Hi, Kelly!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thank you for your great question. I am thrilled to see that you are already preparing for your April 2017 Walt Disney World Resort visit. I hope that you will continue to visit the Disney Parks Moms Panel as you plan your vacation!
You can reserve your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel accommodations 499 days before your arrival date by calling 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639). As you have already noticed, you cannot do this online as the 2017 prices have not yet been released. When you call and reserve your room accommodations you will be charged for a single night's stay based on the current 2016 rates. Once the 2017 rates and packages are released (which usually happens in the summer), your rate will automatically be adjusted to the 2017 pricing. At this time, you will only be able to book your room accommodations. If you wish to book a package, you will be able to do so once 2017 room rates and vacation packages become available.
Quick Tip: If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to
set up your 'My Disney Experience' account to help you access many online and mobile tools that make it easy to plan and share your Walt Disney World Resort visit.
I hope that I have answered your questions and that you have an unforgettable vacation. Please visit us again if you have any more questions!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Priscila