Hey there, Wayne! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your question - as someone who likes to lock down our vacations in advance, I definitely appreciate you getting your (Donald) ducks in a row for a 2027 trip! I'm happy to share some information for your planning purposes.
The UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship is such a fantastic event! We were glued to the livestream last month, but we have had the opportunity to attend in person before, and it's so much fun. As a veteran dance team mom myself, it's always wonderful to see these athletes get the attention they deserve. Getting to root for your favorite squad and squeeze in some extra magic at
Walt Disney World Resort - what could be better?
The
ESPN Wide World of Sports calendar does not currently list a date for the 2027 event, although historically it is held in mid-January. Varsity Spirit (the event organizers) typically releases these dates later in the spring as their competition season winds down.
As for making a hotel reservation at Walt Disney World, you can expect bookings to open in late spring or early summer. I recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for an announcement. In the meantime, you can explore the different
Resort Hotels so you are ready to rock when your window opens up!
A tip from my experience attending high school nationals at ESPN over the years - pick up a celebration button at your resort hotel or in the parks to commemorate the occasion. At
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (
Magic Kingdom Park) or
Disney's Days of Christmas (
Disney Springs), you can have buttons personalized for a small fee - my girls have theirs prominently displayed!
Wayne, it's been a pleasure lending a helping hand. I am sure you'll be counting down the days until your #1 team takes the floor at The Most Magical Place on Earth! If our planDisney squad can help with other questions about navigating logistics at Nationals or your Disney stay in general, please feel free to reach out again anytime.
Go Team!
Susan