Disney by the Numbers

When it comes to planning a Disney vacation, numbers are VERY important! No those aren’t budget numbers (though those are important too!), I’m talking about different dates that come up as you’re planning your magical vacation.

Let’s starting with the first number you’ll encounter, when can you first book your Disney vacation package? You can book a Walt Disney World vacation package up to 499 days in advance! What I love about this is, with only a $200 deposit, your room is held and it gives more than enough time to budget. I also love a countdown!

Our current countdown! Only 16 days left!!

The next important number will be 180 days before you check in. At 180 days you can start booking your Dining Reservations! I know it sounds early, but you’d be amazed how quickly Be Our Guest gets booked up on the 180^th day to check-in! Disney Dining reservations can be made for most sit-down or in Disney speak, Table Service restaurants in the 4 Walt Disney Parks and Disney Springs.

At 180 days you can also book reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League which transform your child into their favorite princess, knight pirate or mermaid. Be on the look out for a future post for more information about these fun extras!

When you hit 60 days before check-in (if you’re a Disney Resort guest), you’ll be able to make your FastPass+ selections. Every member of your traveling party can select 3 FastPass+ Reservations in one of the 4 Disney Parks for each day of their stay.

Should anything happen that you can no longer go on your magical vacation, your $200 deposit, and any payment that you’ve made up to 45 days before your check-in is 100% refundable.

30 days before your check-in is when your final payment must be made by.

If you want to receive your customized MagicBand to your house before you leave for your trip, you must complete your MagicBand customization at least 11 days before your check-in date. MagicBands are in essence your ticket to the magic, look out for a future post for more on MagicBands!

To make sure you are able to get all the pictures from your magical vacation, add Memory Maker to your vacation package at least 3 days before your check-in date. Memory Maker gives you access to all the photos taken you take with Disney photographers, look out for a future post for more on Memory Maker!

Want to avoid renting a car? Make sure to add Disney’s Magical Express to your vacation package at least 2 days prior to your check-in. Disney’s Magical Express is a free service offered to Walt Disney World Resort guests that will take you from Orlando MCO airport to your Disney Resort Hotel and bring you back to Orlando MCO airport when its time to say goodbye.

Now you’re ready to leave for your magical Walt Disney World vacation! Ready to start planning? Let me take the stress of all these numbers away from you! Start by filling out the form in the Request More Information or Disney Quote Request drop-down.