Hey there, Rena!
Thanks so much for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question. I'm happy to help!
Planning a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation can be quite overwhelming, but it will all be worth it once you arrive and get to enjoy all of the magic. I bet your family is already counting down the days! You are absolutely correct in that the website will only allow you to book packages through December of this year. That's because package prices for 2020 have not been announced yet, and that typically won't happen until later in the year. However, you can book a room only resort reservation by calling 407-WDISNEY (407-934-7639). These reservations can be booked now and then later converted into a package once those prices are announced. Doing it now would ensure that you get the resort and room type that you want though.
Once your reservation is complete, just keep checking on the
special offers or the
Disney Parks Blog for an announcement about Vacation Packages for 2020. Then all you'll need to do is make another quick phone call and a friendly Cast Member can assist you in converting your existing room only reservation into a package reservation. It's that easy!
So Rena, I hope this helps and please don't hesitate to let us know if you think of anything else. Happy planning!
~Carrie