Jackie,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
While Disney has not yet released dates in 2023 for package reservations for you to see on the website, you can make a
resort hotel room-only reservation for up to 499 days out. So as of the time of this answer you can book resort hotel rooms through most of September 2023. So, you could book your hotel for a January stay right now! This would help you secure your preferred vacation destination hotel. However, to do so you would have to call Disney directly at
407.939.1936.
Why don't you see the option to reserve a room on the website? The Walt Disney World site currently lists packages for travel dates through the end of 2022. While there is no official date for when Disney releases reservation packages for 2023, in the past they have done so in the late May/early June time frame. That is when you would be able to see package prices for 2023 on the website. Now I am not promising that you are days away from seeing those 2023 packages posting on the website, but if past history holds, it should not be too long.
By the way, if you book a room-only reservation now, as those packages are released for 2023 you should be able to apply most (but not necessarily all) to that initial resort hotel reservation, adding in those other elements you will want for your trip. You can find
Special Offers listed on the website, but I also recommend regularly checking the
Disney Parks Blog, as they will often be the first place to announce any special programs.
BONUS TIPIf you don't know which resort hotel to pick, start looking at the
planDisney Pocket Guides to the resorts. The overviews can help you narrow your search down with information on transportation options, dining, and resort amenities.
Write me back if you have any other questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug