Hi, Bethany! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
I am so excited that you are starting to plan your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation! In the past, I have booked my
Magic Your Way Vacation Package, which includes your
Theme Park Tickets,
Disney Resort Hotel stay,
Disney Dining Plan (if added), and
many other magical benefits, then when a
Special Offer was available, I
contacted Disney Reservations to see if it was possible to apply it to my reservation. Sometimes, it is possible to add it to your existing reservation, other times, there may be no availability at the Resort hotel in which you are staying or the dates of your stay might not match the offer. That being said, if everything matches up and there is availability, a friendly Cast Member from Disney Reservations can usually make the switch for you without any fees, depending on the type of reservation, timing and Theme Park Tickets you have.
Personally, I like to book my Walt Disney Resort vacation as far out as possible with a minimal deposit. That way, I have a countdown to look forward to, and I like to make small, frequent payments.
I hope this answers your question and that you come to see us again real soon!
Jen