Hi Darcy,
Welcome to planDisney!
First, let's celebrate your upcoming trip to the Walt Disney World® Resort! Second, let's get you that number because you only have a few months to plan! Contact a cast member in
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations. Before you call, I do want to offer a few things to consider.
Take a look at the
Disney Resorts Collection hotels and decide which resort hotels each family might prefer. Although you could all stay at the same resort hotel, you could certainly choose different ones! Consider the amenities at each resort hotel. My family prefers resort hotels with table-service dining options in addition to quick-service dining. And we prefer resort hotels with multiple
transportation options. This December, we have a split stay booked with one night at
Disney's Riviera Resort and five nights at
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Disney's Riviera Resort has access to Walt Disney World® Bus Service and the
Disney Skyliner while Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has access to
Walt Disney World® Bus Service,
Monorail Transportation, and
Water Transportation.
Consider a few other vacation package details including the number of days you want with
theme park tickets and if you want one of the
Disney Dining Plans. I always suggest at least 4-Day Theme Park Tickets so that you can visit each theme park at least once. And, my family prefers the Disney Dining Plan because we enjoy having a few table-service meals during our visits and we make good use of the resort refillable mugs that come with the plans.
Darcy, while a cast member can certainly help you book your vacation package, it does help if you have some ideas to help them price the best possible package for each family. I will add that given the time of year you plan to visit,
advanced dining reservations will be important to make, so be sure to review the details on your
advanced dining reservation booking window. Note your dining reservation booking window date on a calendar, and then be prepared to make those reservations when the day arrives! Sending you a little extra pixie dust trusting that each family will get a vacation package booked soon and then your countdown will begin!
Magic and memories,
Donyell