Hi, James! Welcome to planDisney.
There’s something so exciting about putting a
Walt Disney World trip on the calendar years in advance. It gives you something to look forward to on those tough days. Honestly, knowing you’ve got a Disney trip coming up just makes life feel a little brighter (and makes waiting in the busy check-out line at Tesco more tolerable).
As for when May 2027 reservations will open, Disney hasn’t announced those dates yet. Based on recent patterns, packages for the following year tend to open in the spring-to-summer window, roughly 12–14 months ahead. For example, 2026 bookings (through Oct. 31, 2026) opened on April 22, 2025, with November–December 2026 added later. So for May 2027, keep your eyes on April–June 2026 for the big drop, and watch official channels (like
Disney Parks Blog) for the announcement.
Here’s a tip: once bookings do open, go ahead and secure your room with a deposit, even if your plans aren’t 100% locked in. You can always make changes later, but you’ll secure yourself a room and
tickets, plus have that "we’re officially going to Disney!" moment.
Mike