Hello Anne! I see your magical vacation is just a few months away, and you must be busy planning the finishing touches.
Disney Early Morning Magic is a great way to add some extra pixie dust to your trip because it allows you to maximize your time during a limited-entry event.
I was on the phone just this morning trying to book the
Toy Story Land event for our trip this summer. Just like you, I first went online and saw that the dates I wanted were grayed out. When I asked about this over the phone, I was told that Disney announces those dates periodically, and she suggested that I keep checking back every few days on the Walt Disney World website. It looks to me like the dates are released three months ahead of time, so my best guess would be that you'll see the May booking window open in early February.
All the reviews I've heard about Early Morning Magic in both
Fantasyland and
Toy Story Land have been extremely positive (be sure to check out the Disney Parks Blog). You'll get the opportunity to experience popular attractions without having to battle the crowds or the heat, plus you get a hearty breakfast (I have my sights set on the fried chicken served with a tasty cronut and sweet potato barrels)! If you'd like to get more information, call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7350.
If you're in need for any more vacation planning advice, please stop and see us!
~Eean