We are barely halfway through 2015, and guests are already starting to think about their 2016 Walt Disney World trip. Walt Disney World vacations take planning, saving, and for many families budgeting of time and resources. With the wealth of information available for planning a Walt Disney World vacation, it is not too early to start thinking about your 2016 plans. Not to mention, the remainder of 2016 Disney Cruise itineraries are out for booking as of last week. The time is coming, and packages will be released for 2016 booking before we know it! I’m going to take some time today to answer some questions in regards to booking that 2016 Walt Disney World Vacation!
When will 2016 packages be released for booking? Last year, Walt Disney World allowed 2015 Magic Your Way Packages to begin booking on July 31st. So we can assume from that it will be later this summer. Walt Disney World doesn’t keep this a secret, like they do package discounts. They will announce the date for booking about 2 weeks before it comes available.
I have a Room Only reservation for 2016 right now. May I add tickets and dining to that when Magic Your Way Packages come available? Yes, you can. However, it is important to know that the Room Only and Magic Your Way Package booking procedure are completely separate from each other. Because of this, Disney will refund your one night’s stay plus tax that you deposited to secure that Room Only. In turn, when you add tickets, they will then require a $200 deposit.
Is there an advantage to booking my Magic Your Way Package when bookings open this summer? Yes, for many guests this is an advantage. For one thing, it allows you to have a total package cost and then work that into your budget if you need to make payments. Second, it secures your room category for your trip. If you really want a Theme Park View at the Contemporary, it needs to be booked either as a Room Only now or as soon as possible when package bookings come available. It also gives you the opportunity to do some planning and researching.
How do I know when 2016 Magic Your Way Packages are available? One way is to watch your favorite Disney blogs, like Couponing to Disney. Another option is to check social media, as it will be very clear on there as well. A third option is to get in touch with a travel agent. Many agents have a list of guests to notify via email or phone when packages open for booking. This is a great way to open the lines of communication and get some top notch planning advice.
If I book a Room Only Reservation now, how accurate are the rates? They are accurate as of 2015. So they may change when it is time to make your 2o16 reservation. When they are released, your deposit may need to be adjusted. However, if you are adding tickets, it converts to a package and at that time they need a $200 deposit to secure it.
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