Hi there Lisa,
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your question today. Sounds like you're planning an exciting trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth... woo hoo!
When you reserve both a Disney Resort and theme park tickets, it's considered a vacation package. I love this option, and find it quite flexible. For a
refundable deposit of $200, you get to lock in your dates (or even just tentative dates!) and start that awesome vacation countdown. Often I do this, and then keep an eye on the
Disney World Special Offers page in case a discount is featured that works with our plans. It's easy to modify your reservation online by logging on to
My Disney Experience, under "My Plans". Note that your final payment on a vacation package balance is due 30 days before guest arrival.
As for how soon before your trip you can change your reservation dates, you may change or cancel a package booking with no penalty up to 30 days prior to arrival. Changes made within 30 days of arrival may incur a $50 change fee per package. Usually any changes to make the booking an earlier date need to be done over the phone, by
calling Disney Resort Reservations. You may be able to change to a later date online, by using My Disney Experience. But if not, a Cast Member will be happy to help you adjust your reservation.
I hope you're able to
visit in 2025! In addition to lots of pixie-dusted experiences they've got planned, there's also an awesome perk for all Disney Resort guests... free admission to a Disney Water Park on arrival day!
I hope this helps, and that your plans come together beautifully. We're always happy to help, so please
visit me again at planDisney with any other questions you may have.
Magical memories await!
Tami