I would never let them book my airfare for many of the reasons listed above. You will not know til close to the cruise which airline and/or times. They will stick you where it is the very cheapest for them. You, on the other hand, can pick your flights and times. I would check out www.parksleepfly.com and fly in a day ahead. I'd check out the space center (great for kids) and just relax. The next day you get up and go to the ship early. Boarding in usually earlier than they say (go to the Disney forum @ www.cruisecritic.com) and go and have a nice lunch while waiting for sailing. This is especially good if you are only going for 4 or 5 days. JMHO, Linda