Here at The Pixie Planner, we often get asked "When is the best time to book my Disney vacation?". We find that a lot of our guests ask that question in regards to when costs or crowds will be the lowest, but one thing that is commonly overlooked is the best time to get your packages locked in!
See below for a detailed breakdown of when The Pixie Planner can assist you in finding the best availability and the best pricing for your Disney vacation package!
Disney Vacation Payment Plans
We work closely with a variety of suppliers to bring you some of the best options and payment plans in the business! Not only does combining your admission and accommodations save you money, it enables you to take advantage of our no fees, no interest payment plan. With a small deposit, you can pay at any increments you like as long as your balance is fulfilled 30-45 days before you check in!
Disney Parks (Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort)
“How far ahead should I plan my Disney vacation?”
We recommend booking your Disney vacation about 6-12 months before travel. This ensures some of the best availability and a longer amount of time to where you can take full advantage of the payment plan and stretch it out!
“What if my Disney vacation requires flights?”
While airfare is not eligible to be added to your Disney payment plan, this is something The Pixie Planner can help you with as well! We suggest grabbing your flights somewhere in between 6-10 months prior to your trip.
“What is the best time of year to book?”
You are going to want to get your vacation locked in as soon as you can after Disney releases packages for the coming year!
2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages were released on May 31st, 2023 while 2024 Disneyland packages were released on August 24th, 2023.
While the release dates vary each year, they typically open up around the same timeframes.
These release dates are going to be when your rates are the lowest and availability is the best!
“When is the best time to plan if I’d like to go to the special Halloween event like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or the Oogie Boogie Bash? Is this something that The Pixie Planner can help me with?”
We absolutely can help you secure tickets to these events! The Pixie Planner suggests having all packages for Halloween travel locked in by April. This enables your Pixie Planner to go through the proper steps to ensure we have all the information to get your tickets for your desired dates as they are released!
Disney Cruise Line
“How far ahead should I plan my Disney Cruise?”
We recommend booking Disney Cruise Line vacation packages about 12-18 months before travel. Just as with Disney Parks, this timing allows you to stretch out the payment plans and give you the best options and availability! Dates do tend to sell out, especially during school breaks and holiday sailings!
“What if my Disney cruise requires flights?”
While airfare is not eligible to be added to your Disney payment plan, this is something The Pixie Planner can help you with as well! We suggest grabbing your flights somewhere in between 6-10 months prior to your trip.
“What is the best time of year to book?”
You are going to want to get your vacation locked in as soon as you can after Disney Cruise Line releases packages for your desired timeframe. For example, DCL released late 2024 and early 2025 packages on June 23rd, 2023. If you make your Pixie Planner aware of the times you’d like to go, they will assist you in determining approximately when packages will be released.
Disney’s Aulani
“How far ahead should I plan my trip to Aulani?”
Disney’s Aulani can be booked up to 499 days in advance! We recommend taking advantage so you can have the best pricing, best availability, and the option to stretch out payments on the payment plan!
“What about my flights to Aulani?”
While airfare is not eligible to be added to your Disney payment plan, this is something The Pixie Planner can help you with as well! We suggest grabbing your flights somewhere in between 6-10 months prior to your trip.
We hope that the the information presented here was helpful to you! If you would like information about the international Disney parks, or if you would like to book your Disney vacation, please reach out to your personal Pixie Planner or reach out to us at createmagic@thepixieplanner.com!
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