Newbie--where do I start?

[dizzyinwdw]

DH and I have been talking a disney cruise for at least a year. Next year we want to make it happen! We are thinking April 2017. Is it best to use an agent or costco for our first trip? 3 or 4 day (I would LOVE to do the Alaska or one of the Europe tours next summer but think that might be better suited for a second trip after we make sure we have sea legs!). I'm fairly well versed in planning WDW vacations but never cruised. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 DS age 7 and 10 at time of cruise.
TIA!

 

[Disneypeach]

I just booked a DCL cruise thru costco and the agent I got was wonderful...I've booked several cruises thru them...plus you get the "cash card" after your trip. Have fun!

 

[JaneFan619]

If you are used to researching and finding answers to your questions on your own you should be able to book through Costco. I booked through Costco for the first time after using a TA for all my other cruises. One difference I've experienced myself is that for making requests or changes to the cruise that don't impact the price I have to call Disney. If the change impacts the price of the cruise (adding ground transportation) I have to call Costco. I've grown accustomed to just shooting my TA an email but it hasn't been too big a deal so far.