Hi there, Cody!
It's always a delight when one of Mickey's Floridian neighbors stops by planDisney. I'm so happy you're here!
While it's never too early to begin dreaming of your next visit to
The Most Magical Place on Earth, it can be a bit too soon to complete the booking process. At this time, Walt Disney World Vacation Packages and Room Only Reservations are available for booking through the end of 2025, and unfortunately, there is currently no firm date for the release of 2026 reservations. We can, however, look at the timing of previous announcements for an idea of what we might be able to expect this year.
From 2020 to 2023, vacation packages for the following year were released in late May and early June. I would say that this leads me to believe we can expect an early summer announcement for 2026, but since most 2025 dates became available in late February 2024 I'm truly not sure what the timeline will be. The surprise feels a bit like magic, doesn't it?
Although we don't yet know when next year's reservations will become available for booking, we can expect the announcement to be made on the
Disney Parks Blog and
Walt Disney World's social media, so I encourage you to follow along there for updates.
While you're here, I also wanted to remind you that while you can secure your 2026 reservation as soon as they are available, discounts likely won't be offered for your trip at that time. If you're like me and always hoping to save a bit on the front end of your Walt Disney World vacations so that you can use the savings once you're in the middle of the magic, you'll want to remember that
various special offers are often announced as travel dates approach. These can typically be
applied to existing reservations, so you'll want to keep an eye on the Walt Disney World website's
Special Offers page as well as the Disney Parks Blog for announcements and details.
While I was unable to provide you with a definitive answer, Cody, I hope that what I did share was helpful! If you're in need of further planning assistance once you've booked your vacation, feel free to
stop back by planDisney. I'm always happy to help!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie