Hiya Mary Sandra,
Welcome back to planDisney! It is great to see you again! There is something so magical about the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. The decorations are stunning, and everything feels so special. I have a vacation planned for the holidays this year, and I cannot wait for my little holiday-obsessed toddler to see those massive Christmas trees and enjoy
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I know she is going to love it, so I need to start thinking about making it an annual event. I’ve also been keeping an eye out for the November/December release dates.
On that note, great question, Mary Sandra. If you had asked me earlier this summer, I would’ve guessed mid-summer for the release dates. I’ve been looking at past years, and I’ve seen the
reservations open anywhere from mid-summer to as late as early Fall. Last year, for example, the new dates for November and December were released in September. If I had to guess, that is when we may see the dates open up this year. However, this is just a guess, so there is no guarantee that it will happen. One thing is for sure: I still recommend checking the website frequently (and don’t forget
Disney Parks Blog) over the next few weeks so you can catch the announcement.
I hope this was helpful, Mary Sandra, and I also hope that my guess is correct. I can’t wait to make reservations for 2026! Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.