Hello, Esther! Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel and asking your question. You have certainly come to the right place for help planning your trip to the Disneyland Resort next summer!
One of your first stops in the planning process should be
DisneyPlanning.com. You can view all sorts of videos that provide great information on planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth.
Then, you will want to look into the different
vacation packages available through the Disneyland Resort Hotels and Good Neighbor Hotels. If you a book a package, which will include hotel accommodations and theme park tickets, you only have to pay $200 at the time you book. You can then make payments on your package until 30 days before your arrival date. These payments can be made in any amount and at any time as long as the package is paid in-full by that 30-day prior to arrival mark. I find this to be really convenient and budget-friendly as you don't have to pay a large sum of money all at once. And since you won't be visiting until June, you can spread out your payments over several months.
After your hotel and theme park tickets are taken care of, you can then
explore dining options and decide which restaurants for which you want to make reservations. Advanced dining reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance online or by calling (714) 781-3463. For any signature or character dining, I suggest making reservations as soon as possible to ensure you get your ideal dates and times.
Finally, if you have more questions as you continue to plan, please return to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I simply adore helping Guests plan magical vacations to the Disneyland Resort!
-Linda M.