Hey Howdy Hey Kris and welcome back to planDisney!
Walt Disney World Resort is a place for Guests to visit time and time again. There are so many familiar favorites that have withstood the test of time and there are also so many other expansions of attractions, experiences and parks that allow for new experiences every trip. While many do anxiously plan far ahead for trips, Disney does have a limit to how far in advance you can plan a trip. Let's go over the details so you can set a reminder to plan for 2026.
While Disney does recognize Guests plan for months if not years for a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney tries to give Guests a
good 12-month, if not longer, window to book their vacation. Typically most availability will open for the following year around the late spring or early summer months. Availability will open around late fall to early winter for the following November and December timeframes. If you are trying to book for December of 2026, you will have to wait until the fall or early winter of 2025 before availability online opens.
One thing you might want to consider for your trip in 2025 is taking advantage of a bounce-back offer. Typically Guests that stay at the Walt Disney World Resort will be offered a significant discount on a future booking as long as they do it during or shortly after their stay. Make sure to put it on your "to-do" list during your visit to stop by the front desk and ask a Cast Member for more details. They may have limitations to certain times of the year but as the offer rolls out for 2026, they will have the most up-to-date information.
An exciting part about a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is planning the vacation. I hope you are having fun exploring all that awaits your trip in September of 2025. Please let us know if you have any other questions, we are always happy to help!
To Infinity and Beyond,
Nick