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  • On Jan 19, 2025
    Amanda from West Yorkshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Looking to visit Disney World Orlando 16th -30th May 2026 please can you confirm when the Disney and Springs preferred hotels go on sale please?2 kid & 2 adult, do they do adjoining rooms or family room options please? Best hotel for this room type?

    Hi Amanda, thanks for bringing your question to planDisney! There’s nothing more exciting than planning a Disney vacation, so let’s discuss hotel options for your family’s trip, starting with booking. 

    Currently, Disney Resort hotels can be reserved through the end of December. Last year, 2025 booking opened in late February, so we should hear more news soon on when you can book 2026 hotel stays. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for an announcement.

    For Disney Partner Hotels, including those in the Disney Springs Resort Area, packages through the Disney World website will likely open for booking around the same time. But I spoke to a Cast Member and she said it can vary since they’re not owned by Disney. If you're not looking for a vacation package, you may be able to book a room directly through the Disney Partner Hotels earlier.

    Now let’s talk about room types! While many Disney Resort hotels have adjoining rooms, they aren’t guaranteed. You can call and add the request to your reservation, but I’d recommend booking lodging with more than one room if you’re looking for a bit more space for your ‘ohana! 

    The good news is that there are plenty of Disney Resort hotel options that are bigger than a standard hotel room. One of my favorites is the Family Suites at the Art of Animation Resort because you're transported into your favorite movies! You can book Family Suites themed to Lion King, Cars, and Finding Nemo that have two bathrooms, a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a living room with a double-sized Murphy bed and double-sized sofa bed, and a kitchenette. 

    I also love that this resort is on the Disney Skyliner, making it a breeze to get to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. This Disney transportation makes it feel like you’ve checked off a fun attraction before even stepping foot into one of the theme parks!

    Like Art of Animation Resort, All-Star Movies Resort also has Family Suites and these will be two of your more affordable options. If you’re looking for something with a full kitchen, check out the Deluxe Villas or the Cabins at Fort Wilderness

    Now moving over to the Disney Partner Hotels, some of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels also have options with multiple rooms. These include Drury Plaza Hotel’s 2 Room Suites, DoubleTree Suites, and Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace’s 1-Bedroom Suites. Disney Partner Hotels offer complimentary transportation to the theme parks, but might not run as often as the transportation at Disney Resort hotels. So if that’s important to you, give the hotel a call to confirm the theme park transportation schedule.

    I hope this helps you decide on the perfect resort hotel for your family! If you have any other questions before your trip, we’d love to have you back at planDisney.

    JoAnna
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Hi, friends! I’m JoAnna, an Imagineering nerd and dog mom from New York. I’ve traveled to all of the Disney parks around the globe, but Disney World will always be home.

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