Hi there, Lauren. Welcome to planDisney!
I recently suggested to a Guest that we form a calming circle, à la
Mary Sanderson from
Hocus Pocus, whose insights I feel are often overlooked. And I truthfully do find it helpful to think calming thoughts in times like these...no matter what Anxiety from
Inside Out 2 might tell you! So, while your soothing thoughts may or may not include the Black Death or Mummy's scorpion pie like the iconic Sanderson Sisters, let's channel some inner peace from our happy place and find a solution!
There are a few things to note regarding Deluxe Villa accommodations. Firstly, there are fewer of these than other accommodations at the
Walt Disney World Resort. And while anyone can book one of these villas through
the Walt Disney World Resort website,
Disney Vacation Club members tend to get priority access to these rooms as they are typically Disney Vacation Club properties. All that being said, the most important thing to note is that these villas typically open up for booking for members 11 months ahead of time, and since we are not yet 11 months out from the dates you're looking to book, full availability has likely not been released as it hasn't been released for members themselves yet. Since availability can change, I would recommend checking back periodically or
reaching out to a friendly Cast Member at the resort. Also, keep in mind that there are some wonderful alternate accommodations you can consider if there truly isn't availability for your dates.
The suites at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort are spacious and delightfully themed to various
Walt Disney Animation Studios and
Pixar films. It's also conveniently located on the
Disney Skyliner, typically providing quick and easy access to
Disney's Hollywood Studios and
EPCOT. Another hotel that offers suite options and is a great value is
Disney's All-Star Music Resort with its
Family Suites.
No matter what option you go with, it's important to note that if you are booking two rooms, they are usually treated as two separate reservations. Furthermore, while you can request that they be near each other, this cannot be guaranteed. But don't worry, you'll be at the same resort with plenty of places to meet and hang out throughout your stay!
Lauren, best wishes for finding the villas of your dreams. If you have any other questions,
feel free to reach out!
It’ll all turn out right in the end, you’ll see,
Matt