Hey there, G! Welcome to planDisney. We're happy you're here!
I'm so excited that you're planning a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort – and with a big group, too! In my experience, there's nothing like traveling with your favorite friends and family to make a special trip
even more magical. But before we can get you on the latest
thrilling attraction, we have to make sure that you have your vacation package booked and ready to go. Let's talk about how to find just the right
Disney Resorts Collection hotel to call "home" for your upcoming trip!
G, it's great to hear that your dates are flexible for your vacation! This is the best way to make sure that you find just the right Disney Resorts Collection hotel for you and your travel party. Vacation packages and reservations are made by Guests 24 hours a day, so there currently isn't a calendar where you'll be able to see real-time availability for Disney Resorts Collection hotels. The best way to view and compare resorts is to head to the main
Walt Disney World Resort page. Here, you'll be able to "Build Your Vacation" by entering your first set of desired dates and Guests in your travel party, then click "View Rates." You'll be able to see the available resorts that can accommodate your group for those travel dates. Continue to shift those dates around and see the updated resorts that are available to you!
To accommodate the size of your travel party, you may want to focus on the
Deluxe Villas available. However, since you'll be traveling with a larger crew, you also might want to consider booking two rooms instead of one larger room, then request rooms that are either nearby or connecting. While these types of requests can't be guaranteed, Cast Members will always do their best to make these requests a reality! Depending on which route you choose, you may have the best experience
calling a Cast Member to help book your reservation. They'll be able to help you locate and compare Disney Resorts Collection hotels that will be just right for you and your crew. My best tip would be to have a few ideas of your desired resorts and dates so they have a jumping-off point for you!
If you have any other planning questions, please write to us again! We'd love to help you with making
advance dining reservations, accessing
virtual queues, or navigating the
My Disney Experience app. You can even tune into the
planDisney Podcast, where panelists (who are Guests, just like you!) share their best tips and heartfelt advice when traveling to Disney destinations.
You've got a friend in me!
Michelle