Welcome to planDisney, Debra! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question today. It sounds like we've got a lot in common because I'm always thinking about my next Disney trip, even if it means planning pretty far in advance. It looks like you're planning a trip for next summer, so let's chat about when you'll be able to book it and some of the other details about vacation packages!
At the moment, vacation packages and
Disney Resort Hotel bookings are open through the end of December 2025. We don't quite know exactly when reservations for next year are going to open, but it should be sometime in the next few months. Keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog so you can be among the first to know when summer 2026 reservations open up!
When you book a vacation package for Disney World, meaning that you purchase a package that bundles your tickets together with a stay at a Disney Resort Hotel, you place a small deposit at the time of booking and the rest of your balance is due no later than 30 days before your check-in day. You can choose to pay in installments at your discretion, or you can pay the entire amount any time between when you book and that 30-day mark. You're still able to make other plans, including booking
dining reservations and
Enchanting Extras, even if your trip isn't fully paid off, so there's no hurry to finish paying your balance any earlier than 30 days before your check-in. Just take your time, plan at your own pace, and get excited for the magic that awaits!
Have a magical day, Debra!
Jessica