Hi Melissa,
Welcome to planDisney! How exciting that you're planning to kick off the new year at The Most Magical Place on Earth! With the
holiday decorations still up and the
50th anniversary celebration in full swing, you're going to have an incredible time!
Want to know my recommendation as to when to purchase your tickets and make your Disney Park Pass reservations? I would encourage you to
buy your tickets and
secure your places in the parks as soon as your dates are confirmed! If you check the
availability calendar, you'll see that many dates just before your visit are filling up already! I would expect lower crowd levels the week of your visit than the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, but I'd still hate to see you delay making your plans, then discover that there are no more openings at your preferred parks on your planned days. Not only will you be able to enjoy peace of mind once your plans are in place, but you'll also be able to officially start
counting down the days until the magic and fun begin! Hooray!
If your plans happen to change in the interim, I'm happy to let you know that your tickets can be modified and your reservations may be canceled and rebooked. My friend and fellow panelist Diane shared
how to modify your tickets in this helpful answer.
Thanks for stopping by planDisney, Melissa, and please don't hesitate to come back and see us again if you have any other questions. I hope you have a truly magical vacation early next year!
Missy