Hi Helen, and thanks for bringing your question to planDisney! There’s nothing more exciting than planning a vacation to the Most Magical Place on Earth. So let’s talk pricing so you can start budgeting for your trip!
Booking for 2026 Disney World vacation packages isn’t open yet, but we can take a look at pricing for September 2025 to give you a ballpark idea of how much your trip might cost.
Looking at the
Disney World website, I searched for a vacation package for your party size for 10 nights at the beginning of September 2025. If you stayed in a Family Suite at
Art of Animation Resort, the current cost is approximately $9,000 USD. That includes the 10-night hotel stay and 10-day theme park tickets with admission to one park per day. That price will vary depending on your dates, resort hotel, 2026 price increases, and any
discounts that might apply to your vacation package next year.
Now, let’s discuss resort hotel options! Art of Animation is such a fun resort hotel because you’re transported right into the middle of your favorite movies, like Lion King, Cars, and Finding Nemo. The Family Suites give you a bit more room with two bathrooms, a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a living room with a double-sized Murphy bed and double-sized sofa bed, and a kitchenette.
For something more affordable, you could also check out the Family Suites at
All-Star Music Resort or book two Standard Rooms there. If you’re looking for more space, I like to stay in the 2 Bedroom Villas at one of the
Deluxe Villa Resorts. In addition to the two bedrooms, these rooms have a full kitchen and a washer and dryer—a life saver when you’re traveling with little ones!
Last year 2025 booking for Disney Resort hotels opened in late February, so we should hear more soon on when you can book 2026 stays. Keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for an announcement in the coming weeks.
September is an extra festive time to visit Disney World because the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and the specially ticketed event
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are usually happening.
Magic Kingdom is BOO-tiful this time of year with the Halloween decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. and my family loves to wear themed costumes to the party.
I hope this sprinkles some pixie dust on your vacation planning! Don’t hesitate to visit us again at planDisney if you have any other questions.
JoAnna