Family at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays; father holding son; mother eating a cookie wearing Santa hat
  • On Oct 15, 2025
    Ann from OH Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I was waiting for December 2026 reservations to open but was busy last week when it happened. Every where we are looking to book has almost no availability. Is there any likelihood of more rooms opening up? I’m super bummed that a week in everything is gon

    Welcome to planDisney, Ann!

    We are so happy you found us and decided to be our guest. So please relax, pull up a chair, as planDisney proudly presents your answer.

    You will be happy to hear that with a wave of the wand and a few clicks on my keyboard, I was able to find availability for December 2026. I recommend checking periodically for resort openings, as they do change often. The good news is, there are so many Disney Resort Hotels to choose from. So if you're flexible, I recommend trying something different. My family has a secret mission to try and stay at each resort at least once. And while we haven't made it down the list just yet, we are making some progress. Although we usually select a Value Resort and then splurge in the theme parks.

    My family consists of theme park goers. They all wake up early enough to rope drop and fight their sleep so they can stay as late as possible. So we really don’t spend too much time in our room. This next visit is going to be slightly different. We are splurging on our room, so we have a whole resort day planned out so we can enjoy the views and amenities of our hotel. I’m so excited, not sure how my adventure-seeking little ones will take it though. The good news is that while we will be sleeping in and enjoying the resort, we will be heading to Magic Kingdom in the evening for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. So they will still get their chance to enjoy a theme park that day. 

    Speaking of which, that’s something to consider for your December visit next year! While tickets aren’t on sale for the party yet, you might want to start planning for a night to enjoy this holiday celebration! Or maybe even Jollywood Nights!

    Ann, I hope this eases your worries. I encourage you to log back in and check for availability. With a little bit of Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust, I’m confident you will find a resort! In the meantime, if there’s anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to ask!

    Happy Planning,

    Shantel

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Meet the Panelist: Shantel, Alabama

Hi ya Pals! I'm Shantel, an Army wife and mom of two. I grew up going to the parks, and now we're sharing that tradition with our kids. When I am not visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, I'm at home researching and planning for our next trip. One of my favorite things to do is search for new snacks to try, especially if they are Mickey shaped. I'm definitely living the dream my heart wished for! I cannot wait to answer your questions and help make your vacation even more magical! 
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