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How Far in Advance can I Book a Disney Vacation?
Planning a Disney vacation is always exciting. The anticipation of experiencing the magical world of Disney can be overwhelming. However, before you start packing your bags, the first question that comes to mind is, “How far in advance can I book a Disney vacation?”
Booking a Disney Vacation Package
If you are planning to book a Disney vacation package, you can book up to 499 days in advance. This means you can book your vacation almost one and a half years before your arrival date. However, do keep in mind that Disney only releases packages around 11 months in advance.
If you are planning to book a vacation package, it is recommended that you book as early as possible. This is because certain packages, such as the Disney Dining Plan, can sell out quickly.
Booking Disney Resort Hotels
If you are only planning to book a Disney resort hotel, you can book up to 499 days in advance as well. However, just like vacation packages, Disney only releases hotel bookings around 11 months in advance.
It is important to note that if you book your Disney resort hotel through a third-party website, such as Expedia or Booking.com, you may not be able to book as far in advance as you would if you booked directly through Disney.
Booking Disney Park Tickets
Disney park tickets can be purchased up to 12 months in advance. This means you can purchase your tickets a year before your arrival date. However, keep in mind that Disney sometimes raises ticket prices, so it may be beneficial to wait until closer to your vacation to purchase tickets.
Booking FastPass+ Reservations
FastPass+ reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance for guests staying off-property and up to 60 days in advance for guests staying at a Disney resort hotel. This means that if you are staying at a Disney resort hotel, you have the advantage of being able to book your FastPass+ reservations two months before guests staying off-property.
Comments from Disney Vacationers
“Booking my Disney vacation almost a year in advance gave me the peace of mind that everything was taken care of. Plus, I was able to snag a great deal on my resort hotel!” – Sarah
“Waiting until the last minute to book my Disney vacation was a mistake. I missed out on certain packages and had a harder time finding available hotel rooms.” – John
“Booking my FastPass+ reservations 60 days in advance made my vacation so much smoother. I was able to ride all my favorite attractions without waiting in long lines.” – Emily
Summary Table
| Booking Type | Booking Window |
|---|---|
| Vacation Package | Up to 499 days in advance, but packages only released around 11 months in advance |
| Disney Resort Hotel | Up to 499 days in advance, but hotel bookings only released around 11 months in advance |
| Park Tickets | Up to 12 months in advance |
| FastPass+ Reservations | Up to 30 days in advance for off-property guests, up to 60 days in advance for Disney resort hotel guests |
