[LittleMissMagic]

I think that was a wise decision. Disney land/sea vacations are not the best value.... I'd say you get more bang for your buck booking separately... or even better... with two separate vacations.

Disney Cruises are lovely, but boy, are they pricey! However, Carnival Cruises are a lot of fun. Yes, you might find yourself at the evening show thinking, "This isn't Disney," but what do you expect? There's still tons of fun packed onboard. Plus, most Carnival ships offer multiple waterslides for all ages, while Disney ships only have the one waterslide at the Mickey pool for kids 12 and under, I believe.