cheapest way to cruise

[d0peychik]

hey all

im getting ready to book a cruise and we wanted to do both land and sea but i wasnt sure if i should do the land and sea package or would it be cheaper to get a discount code and book my own hotel and just do a 4 day cruise

i plan to go sometime in october

any suggestions would be great thanks

 

[AnnMorin]

It is much cheaper to do it seperatly! I would go with Dreams to get your four day and book the three days either on your own or through priceline!

 

[mmouse37]

Also...check out www.mousesavers.com

they often have codes that anyone can use for booking rooms at WDW. Many people have saved a ton of money using these codes. Plus there are discounts on rental cars as well. It is a great site.

MJ

 

[Viking]

It should be cheaper to do it separately, as the Land/Sea-Packages can't be combined with the Value Resorts (All Stars). The Cruiseline buses don't even stop at the AllStarResorts!! But a TownCar is not more expensive than the buses - Or you have to get a taxi to go to another Disney Resort and board the buses there.

 

[disney3144]

It is DEFINATELY cheaper to do it separatly. We booked the 4 night Wonder Cruise (2Secret porthole rooms) and a room at the Carribean resort for Dec. 2004. It was $3000.00 cheaper to book everthing separatly. If you book pretty far in advance you also get early booking savings.
Jennifer

 

[4u2dream]

We have booked both ways. It is more expensive to book Land/Sea as a package, however, it is all done for you and you don't have to get much involved, just deciding were you would like to stay. If you have the time, which Oct. is quite a ways away, book your own . Call early and book the cruise thru Dreams Unlimited, you'll get a great rate, and then check websites for hotel bargains. Staying on Disney properties can be pricey, but you can find some nice properties close to the gates for 1/2 the price. We have been staying in Lake Buena Vista, at a newer Marriott Residence Inn, 1 bedroom Suite with full kitchen, Carribean decor, beautiful pool and grounds only 5 mins. from Downtown Disney. Includes shuttles to parks and full hot breakfast for around $69.00 US/night. We usually splurge on the ship and try to cut back on the land portion. You can save pretty big $$$, and still have a great vacation.
Good Luck!!