Hi, Lauren, and welcome to
planDisney! Thank you so much for trusting us with your vacation planning questions. I'm happy to assist you!
Usually, dates for the following year open up around late March to early May, but this could change depending on a lot of factors. Even though I would love to give you an exact date so you can be on the lookout, there is just no way for me to know when it will actually happen. What I can tell you, however, is to stay tuned for news from the
Disney Parks Blog! They are typically the first ones to publish news about special events, limited-time offerings, and, of course, vacation package release dates.
I am also waiting for 2026 vacation packages to be released at the moment, because that's when I'll be turning 30! I have spent every single birthday at the
Walt Disney World Resort since I turned six years old, so this is going to be a pretty special one. If you're also planning something special like a birthday, anniversary, generational trip, gender reveal, or anything else, having this much time to think about it and plan every detail is actually a blessing!
Lauren, while you wait for more 2026 dates to be released, I encourage you to check the
Disney Resorts Collection hotels list and pick two or three that fit your family's travel style, budget, and interests. You could also take this time to
decide if you want to eat at any Table Service restaurants, partake in Character dining, or simply go with the flow. This could help determine whether or not you add a Disney dining plan to your vacation package! Finally, I would also take a moment to look through the
Enchanting Extras Collection list to see if there's anything in there that you would like to add to your plans. For example, I'm definitely planning on booking a Capture Your Moment session for my 30th birthday!
I hope this helps, Lauren! Once 2026 vacation packages drop, please don't hesitate to reach back out to us with any other vacation planning questions you might have. We're always available and more than happy to help here at planDisney! Have a magical day!
Warm hugs,
Ana Paula