Aloha, Pamela! Welcome back to planDisney. I'm thrilled you're here as you plan to spend the most wonderful time of the year at the Most Magical Place on Earth! When
Walt Disney World Resort hauls out the holly, it really is a dream come true.
Traveling with a large family, you are living the 'Ohana! It sounds like you will have a holiday to remember.
The website says that Guests with a valid Disney Resort Hotel Reservation can
book dining reservations starting 60 days before their check-in date for the length of their stay (up to 10 nights). I could not find a definitive list of which hotels are included in this benefit, beyond the
Disney Resorts Collection hotels. Just to make sure I was giving the best information, I checked with a Cast Member. She confirmed that the
Holiday Inn Orlando in Disney Springs® can be booked for the length of stay. This hotel's webpage also lists "Advance dining reservations across Walt Disney World Resort restaurants" among the many benefits of staying at this resort.
I can't help falling in love with your hopes of starting one of your days with Lilo, Stitch and their
Best Friends Breakfast. To avoid a visit to
Heartbreak Hotel, you might plan for this later in your trip. Christmas is so busy! I just checked all the dates in the week leading up to December 25, and they were all booked for parties of 15—and even parties of 4. This is such a delightful experience that it books so quickly.
You might consider having two adults in your 'Ohana to make reservations for 7 and 8 Guests and try to get times as close together as possible. You may not be able to sit together, but it would increase your chances of enjoying breakfast with this adorable duo. If you can't find a reservation here,
1900 Park Fare is another great character breakfast option!
Pamela, I hope you have a holly, jolly Christmas! The Disney Parks Blog released an article on the
festivities coming to Walt Disney World to celebrate the season. Cue the sugarplums dancing in my head! If you have any other questions as you plan this or any other Disney vacation, we are always happy to welcome you to
planDisney!
Mele Kalikimaka!
Jana