DCL Bus or Car Service

[EGHopeful]

We will be heading back to WDW for just one evening after our cruise and would like to have the max time there as possible. That being said, we will be there for several days prior to our cruise, but since we will be returning Dec 31st I'd rather watch fireworks than spending time flying across the cross country. We will have 1 remaining park day on our bands.

Due to the changes (1 departure time) DCL has made, would you suggest getting car service back to WDW? Hopefully someone who recently used DCL can let me know the approx arrival time to the resorts. The last time we went from a DCL cruise to WDW we were in the park (EPCOT) around 10am. Which was perfect.

TIA

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We will be heading back to WDW for just one evening after our cruise and would like to have the max time there as possible. That being said, we will be there for several days prior to our cruise, but since we will be returning Dec 31st I'd rather watch fireworks than spending time flying across the cross country. We will have 1 remaining park day on our bands.

Due to the changes (1 departure time) DCL has made, would you suggest getting car service back to WDW? Hopefully someone who recently used DCL can let me know the approx arrival time to the resorts. The last time we went from a DCL cruise to WDW we were in the park (EPCOT) around 10am. Which was perfect.

TIA

There has been a change in the DCL transportation from port to resorts. The first resort buses don't depart until 9:00 now. The earliest you might be at your resort could be around 10:00, but probably a bit later. For me, that's plenty of time at the parks. But only you can decide whether it's enough for you.

Yes, you'd probably be able to get to your resort quicker/earlier using private transfers.

 

[Billinaz]

Rent a car. We have a full size from Avis next month for $40.

You can return it to the Holiday Inn by Disney springs.