Top Disney World Resorts Are Booking Out Nearly a Year Ahead

Overview

• Several flagship Walt Disney World hotels and villa categories now routinely fill close to a year in advance, leaving little for later planners.
• Disney Vacation Club rules give home-resort members an 11‑month booking window versus seven months for non‑home resorts, creating a decisive advantage.
• Resorts most frequently cited for early sellouts include Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian, and the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
• Construction at Bay Lake Tower has reduced inventory, which is contributing to faster sellouts at that property.
• On‑property perks and convenience drive loyalty, and travelers are being urged to lock in dining reservations and Lightning Lane plans as soon as lodging is secured.