Welcome to planDisney, Rachelle! I see you were quick to act on the announcement of availability to book
Walt Disney World Resorts for stays in 2025. So exciting! I hope a
day at a water park is part of your arrival plans. It is a great benefit being added for next year and a fantastic way to splash away travel fatigue and jump right into the magic.
I appreciate your question about making payments throughout the year. If your reservation is eligible, you can easily make payments on the Walt Disney World website by logging into your account, going to "My Plans," and finding your resort reservation listing. You should see an option to "Make a Payment" with the information for your resort reservation.
I tried this for an upcoming reservation, and I do not have this "Make a Payment" option. I asked a Cast Member and was told this could not be done online for my resort-only reservation (I just booked a room with no tickets or a package). It still can be done, I just need to call
Disney Resorts Reservations and speak with a Cast Member.
Another option I have used in the past is purchasing
Disney gift cards throughout the year. It's easy to pick one up and add it to the shopping cart at the grocery store. I also look for special deals that may be found around the Christmas holidays at some of the warehouses and big box stores. I combine these on the site and then take them to the Cast Members at the resort to be applied to my resort stay balance.
With a year to plan, you can check out current news on
Disney Parks Blog and
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival to get an idea of the treats and delights awaiting you in 2025.
Please come back to
planDisney with any questions and we will happily spring into action.
Adventure is out there!
Jana