Hiya, Jenny! Welcome to planDisney!
It sounds like you're making plans to visit
The Most Magical Place on Earth in January, and I can't think of a better way to kick off the new year! You'll still be able to enjoy everything that
The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration has to offer, from the glowing
Beacons of Magic to the
celebratory sweets. You're sure to find magic waiting for you around every corner!
Jenny, I know you're wondering if there's still an ability to have a Disney Vacation Account, allowing you to save and make payments on a vacation package to Walt Disney World Resort. Unfortunately, this option has been discontinued. I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, but Hakuna Matata! No worries! I have another option for you that I think you're going to enjoy.
When you book a vacation package that includes a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel and
theme park tickets, you only need to pay a $200 deposit to secure your reservation (price subject to change). After paying your deposit, your final balance will be due 30 days prior to your trip. That means that you'll be able to make small payments towards your magical vacation during the time between, if that's something that works well for you! I like to pay off my vacations little by little along the way so I'm all set and ready to go before my final balance is due. The best part is that the $200 deposit is refundable up to 30 days before your trip (if life takes a not-so-magical turn and you decide to cancel). To me, this allows me the most flexibility to save and make payments on my vacation package!
Once your vacation package is booked, don't forget to make your Theme Park Reservations with the
Disney Park Pass system! This is an important step in reserving the parks you wish to visit on each day of your trip. And if you're looking for a way to get excited about everything that's in store for your magical vacation, keep your eyes on the
Disney Parks Blog and your ears on the
planDisney Podcast!
I hope I was able to help you with your question today, Jenny! If anything else pops up, please visit us again. Remember - you've got a friend in me!
To infinity and beyond!
Michelle