Hi Diane,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I love the convenience of booking my Walt Disney World Resort vacation online but for some reservations, you do have to call. You can make a Room Only reservation at one of the
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels up to 499 days in advance of your desired check-in date. However, until
Vacation Packages and Room Rate information is released for the following year, you will need to call (407) 939-1936 to make your reservation.
I am more of a last-minute kind of planner so I was surprised the first time I tried to make a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel reservation for the following year and was unable to online. Vacation Packages and Room Rates for the following year are typically released in the summer.
Disney Parks Blog is a great source for current and updated information about happenings at the Most Magical Place on Earth. I checked and it looks like the information for 2020 was released on June 18, 2019, and the information for 2019 was released on June 19, 2018. I have no idea when the information will be released for 2021 but I would start paying close attention to the Disney Parks Blog in mid-June.
Diane, thank you for visiting us with your question. I hope as you plan your vacation you will let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions.
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Amy H.