Hello there Wendy!
Welcome to planDisney, and thank you for sending in your question. What a practically perfect way to celebrate a wonderful occasion like your 50th Anniversary... congratulations! You've made an excellent choice in
Disney's Polynesian Resort. A blissful stay there is truly like a vacation in itself, it's my absolute favorite.
We do not yet know when Disney World vacations will be available for reserving 2027 dates. Historically, the next year's vacation packages are released from early Spring to early Summer. So next year around this same time of year in 2026, I recommend watching the
Disney Parks Blog for that exciting announcement! When you make a reservation a down payment will be required, and then you can easily make payments of any amount and frequency online under
My Disney Experience - My Plans. For vacation packages (Disney Resort + theme park tickets) that final amount is due 30 days prior to arrival. For a resort-only reservation, the balance will be due upon check-in.
Wendy, I have to share that I celebrated along with my parents for their 40th Wedding Anniversary at Walt Disney World a few years ago... and it was absolutely wonderful! Be sure to swing by Guest Services to receive your free "Happy Anniversary!" celebration buttons. This allows Cast Members and other guests to greet you with their happy wishes. It was my dad's favorite part! And you'll also want to make an
advance dining reservation for an extra special venue like
Narcoossee's to mark this delightful occasion. We enjoyed an unforgettable "surf and turf" meal there of steak and lobster.
What a magical countdown you've got, while you plan for this extraordinary Disney World memory in 2027! Please send me another
message at planDisney if I can assist in any way. And always remember, just the second star to the right, and straight on 'til morning... here we gooooo!
Off to Neverland,
Tami