Welcome back to planDisney, Shirley! Planning for a big crew is so much fun, and the great news is you've got lots of time to get your plans in place. Since there are a lot of different types of "reservations" available, I'm going to go over every type of reservation you might mean, and you can take whatever advice applies to you!
If you're talking about a
Resort Hotel reservation or vacation package, you can book right now on the Walt Disney World website. With a group of 15 people plus two infants, you will definitely need multiple rooms, so it's good to book early to make sure that you're all accommodated at the resort of your choice. Pick out the resort, choose the number of rooms that fit your party, and complete separate reservations under the adults' names. After booking, go into the
My Disney Experience app and link everyone in Family & Friends. I also recommend calling
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations and Tickets to add a "traveling together" request to your reservation and request any connecting rooms if that's something you're interested in.
While we're talking about rooms, let's also talk about
park tickets! You can bundle them together with your resort hotel reservation as part of a vacation package, or you can purchase them separately on the Walt Disney World website as early as right now. I recommend buying those tickets as soon as your dates are set in stone and check them off your to-do list.
If you're asking about
dining reservations, those open 60 days before your vacation. For a late-November 2026 arrival, that puts you in the September 2026 window. For a party of 15, book as soon as your window opens and be flexible with times. It's often easier to grab a few smaller tables around the same time and ask at the podium to sit together or close together. It's not a guarantee, but Cast Members will always try to accommodate your requests if it's possible!
Finally, if you mean
park reservations, the standard date-based tickets purchased directly through Walt Disney World don't require them anymore. You'll only deal with park reservations if you have an
Annual Pass or another unique ticket type that still uses reservations. If that's your situation, check the availability calendar as your dates approach and lock in your reservations as soon as you're ready. Reservations are flexible, so you can modify them if your plans change!
I hope this answers your question, Shirley, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica