Hello, Kaysea! Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel and asking your question!
A big high-five for planning your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth well in advance! A little planning definitely goes a long way in my opinion. Currently,
vacation packages are available to book through the end of 2018 and dates for the following year usually open up sometime in the summer. While you wait for your dates to become available, I would start researching the three
Disneyland Resort Hotels and Good Neighbor Hotels. There are lots of different options to choose from to fit any budget. I really like staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel because I love the short walk to the parks and being completely immersed in Disney magic the entire time of my trip.
Another thing to consider is the number of days and which days of the week you plan to visit. I typically spend at least four days at the parks when I visit with my family. This gives us plenty of time to see and do most things on our must-do list while keeping a leisurely pace. We also like to visit on weekdays whenever possible as they are usually far less busy than weekends.
Finally, as you continue to plan your adventure, please return to the Disney Parks Moms Panel with any other questions you may have. We simply love helping people plan magical vacations to the Happiest Place on Earth!
-Linda