Hi Meghan!
Welcome to planDisney! With bookings available for most of 2026, Guests can now get a head start on planning their trips for next year. This means securing your hotel reservations, park tickets, and even more.
I plugged in some dates to the "Build Your Vacation" toolbar located at the top of the Walt Disney World website, and while not every date range I tested showed availability, there were some dates available for May bookings at the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. If you are having trouble searching using the online website, your best bet is to
call the Disney Resort Hotel Reservations line and ask a Cast Member for assistance. They will be able to thoroughly search the reservation system and provide you with all your options.
The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel is located perfectly near a variety of parks and Disney Resorts hotels. You are within walking distance to Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, while also having water transportation available.
Disney's Boardwalk is just steps away with some fantastic dining options along this path, including Flying Fish. I recently tried this restaurant and loved the dining experience. The food was incredible and the ambiance was top-notch. I highly recommend stopping here during your stay.
If you're having trouble finding availability at the Dolphin Hotel, the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and Swan Reserve sit right next door. The Swan Hotel is a sister resort to the Dolphin Hotel, while the Swan Reserve joined these two a couple of years back. All three are beautiful properties that offer amazing amenities and recreation.
Meghan, I hope you have a magical time during your stay next year! Stop back and
see us again at planDisney with any more Disney vacation planning questions!
Greg