Since the majority of Disney Cruise Line passengers sailing out of Port Canaveral are coming from out of state, it’s integral they have a hotel room the night before their departure.

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So, whether you’re cruising after a Disney World trip, exploring the Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area, or flying into MCO the night before, these are some of the best hotel room options available.

Yacht Club Resort

So, if you’re starting your vacation with some time at Walt Disney World prior to your Disney Cruise, there are lots of on and off-property hotel options to choose from.

Cinderella Castle

If a Disney resort is your hotel of choice, then the Yacht Club might be your most thematically appropriate option. The resort is full of nautical touches –– including access to the Yachtsman Steakhouse, The Crew’s Cup Lounge, and access to the Stormalong Bat pool area- that will get you into the appropriate headspace for your seafaring journey

Yacht Club Lighthouse

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Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral

If you’re planning to explore the Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area prior to your cruise, the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral might be your best bet. This modern hotel features rooftop views of live rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,  as well as views of cruise ships going out to sea or fishing boats unloading their haul out of the port. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool and restaurants, as well as proximity to Cocoa Beach and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport

Finally, if you’re simply planning on flying into Orlando International Airport (MCO) the day before your departure, the Hyatt Regency at MCO provides the accommodations you’ll need just after stepping off your flight.

Orlando International Airport

In addition to transportation from the hotel to Port Canaveral with the Disney Cruise Line shuttle.

Port Canaveral

When planning your next Disney Cruise, keep these hotel options in mind as you’re deciding how to structure the early part of your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more hotel tips.

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