Hi Pamela! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for stopping by!
It sounds like you have a fantastic group trip planned for next fall. Staying near your group will make setting off on your adventures that much easier! At a
Disney Resorts Hotel Collection property, you will be living in the magic during your entire trip. What could be better?
The way to have this preference noted on your account is by
calling Disney Reservations so they can take your request after booking. If you have not yet made your reservation, you will see the option to enter others you will be traveling with during the booking process. Making the request both ways is definitely alright to do! Of course, there are no guarantees that this request can be honored, but Cast Members do what they can to make magic, so I will cross my fingers for you!
Pamela, you will be visiting during the ongoing
50th-anniversary celebrations at Walt Disney World! I’m so happy you’ll be able to experience them for yourself. If there’s any other way to help you as your dates draw nearer, please know that we are here for you always, just a click away!
Wishing you many magical memories,
Clara