Hey Barry! Thanks for visiting us here at planDisney!
It's never too early to get a jump start on planning your next vacation to
The Most Magical Place on Earth! In fact, now is a great time to start planning because Walt Disney World Resort is already ready to roll out the red carpet and start singing "Be Our Guest!" Right now, Guests can already book a Guest room AND purchase
Theme Park Tickets and make
Park Pass Reservations for next year! Start your countdown now, because it will be here before you know it!
Traveling with a large group can be such a treat. Last summer, my parents took my family and my sister's family to the Resort, leaving us with a party something like yours (including a baby on my hip!). We spent lots of time together but also spent some hours branching off on our own, either at the Resort pool or
Park Hopping to another Theme Park. I would suggest, no matter how you go about setting up your magical vacation, that you all link together through the
Family & Friends list on your
My Disney Experience account or
mobile app. Doing this will allow you and all the members of your party to share plans, dining reservations, and upcoming Lightning Lane attractions if you decide to purchase the new
Disney Genie+ Service to help you "skip" the lines!
If you're looking to book your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel Guest room soon you can always call and speak with a Cast Member at the Disney Resort Hotel Reservations line at (407) 939-1936. While the online calendar is only allowing bookings until December 2022 you're welcome to call and book your room-only reservation now. If you're looking for a complete package that includes tickets and Disney Genie+, I would keep checking the
Disney Parks Blog for updates on when the new packages will be released for next year. In recent years package deals for the next year have been announced in early summer!
While some Guests love planning their vacation on their own (me, me, me!), some prefer to let a travel agent take care of the details. If that interests you I would suggest trying an internet search for an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. These planners have been trained through a program made for Disney BY Disney, so you know they have some great knowledge of how to book you the most magical vacation ever.
Feel free to come back and see us again if any other questions arise. We love to hear from you!
Ashley M