Hey there, Samantha! Welcome to planDisney!
January might feel like it's a ways away right now, but starting a countdown to your arrival at
The Most Magical Place on Earth is sure to help the time pass quickly! Did you know you can already call the Disney Resort Hotel Reservations line and start booking your "Room Only" reservations at
Disney Resorts Collection hotels right now?! That's right, even though the online calendar only allows bookings up to December 31, 2022, Cast Members are able to help you book your Guest room before vacation packages for next year even arrive. If you want to change your reservation to a package later you can still do so. Start that planning process and the countdown that comes with it!
Samantha, I'm sure you know that Walt Disney World Resort is forever changing, and while many character experiences, like meeting the Big Man Mickey Mouse himself, will always be there, sometimes our other friendly pals come and go. A little bit of magic just came back to the Resort two days ago when
characters again become available for hugs and autographs! This was definitely something I missed on my last trip to the Resort and I can't wait to see my children hug their favorite characters again!
If you want to know exactly which characters will be at each Theme Park each day, Walt Disney World has you covered! Just sign in to your
My Disney Experience account or
mobile app and summon
Disney Genie Service! Here, you'll be able to scroll through all the rides, attractions, and character experiences within the four Theme Parks and see their wait times on the Tip Board. Once you've purchased your
Theme Park Tickets you'll be able to link your tickets to your account and even personalize your Disney Genie by sharing which entertainment options are most important to you and your party. Here, you'll be able to specify your interests and be able to see where you can find all your favorite characters all around the Resort!
Take a look around the Disney Genie and see what wishes it can grant you today!
Ashley M