Hi Penny! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with this great question!
I completely understand the excitement and anticipation for bookings to open up at Walt Disney World for next year! For me, part of the fun starts in the planning process!
For assistance with booking a Walt Disney World vacation,
telephone lines open at 7 AM EST each day. Since this is the first day that reservations are available for the following year, there is a good chance that there will be an influx of calls on this day. The earlier you can call will likely reduce your wait time.
Depending on what your special request is, it's possible that you can book your stay online using the
Walt Disney World website. Then, once your package is booked, you can call in to make any requests for your reservation. This may help you reduce the amount of time you need to spend on the phone with a Cast Member and will allow you to secure your reservation quickly.
Penny, I'm so excited for you to visit in the new year! There are so many new and exciting experiences to explore at both the parks and resorts. TRON Lightcycle / Run opened to thrill seekers at the Magic Kingdom this year and
Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened to Toy Story fans at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Many of the Disney Resorts Hotels have seen some refurbishments and new room designs as of late. I recently returned from a stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and we were luckily placed in a newly refurbished room! All I can say is, "Wow!"
I hope you have a magical time planning your stay!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Greg