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How soon should I reserve a Disney Vacation Club Villa Rental?

We never know what rooms are available until we call Disney Vacation Club Member Services, so in every case, it is always advisable to check. We never say "never" until Member Services says so. That said, here is a guideline as to our recommendations to assist you in avoiding disappointment:

When to Book Travel Notices What's Going on at Disney

At 11 months in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms as they are some of the first to sell out:

Animal Kingdom Villas *

  • Concierge Level Studio
  • Concierge Level 1 Bedroom
  • Concierge Level 2 Bedroom
  • Value Studio
  • Value 1 Bedroom
  • Value 2 Bedroom

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort *

  • Standard View Studio
  • Standard View 1 Bedroom
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom
  • Theme Park View Studio
  • Theme Park View 2 Bedroom

Boardwalk Villas *

  • Standard View Studio
  • Standard View 1 Bedroom
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom
  • Boardwalk View Studio
  • Boardwalk View 1 Bedroom
  • Boardwalk View 2 Bedroom
  • Grand Villa

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa *

  • Standard View Studio
  • Standard View 1 Bedroom
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom

Disney's Riviera Resort *

  • Tower Studioo
  • Standard View Studio
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom

Aulani Villas in Hawaii *

  • Standard View Grand Villa
  • Standard View Hotel Room

* These resorts are subject to Home Resort premium rates

At 10 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort *

  • Theme Park View 1 Bedroom
  • Theme Park Grand Villa
  • Lake View Studio
  • Lake View 2 Bedroom

Beach Club Villas *

  • Studio
  • 2 Bedroom

The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel *

  • Studio
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedroom

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • Studio

Disney's Riviera Resort *

  • Standard View 1 Bedroom

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • Studio

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel *

  • Standard View Duo Studio
  • Preferred View Duo Studio
  • Garden Room Duo Studio
  • Standard View Studio
  • Preferred View Studio
  • Garden Room Studio
  • Preferred View One Bedroom
  • Preferred View Two Bedroom
  • Preferred View Grand Villa

* These resorts are subject to premium rates

At 9 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Animal Kingdom Villas *

  • Grand Villa
  • Savannah View Studio
  • Savannah View 2 Bedroom

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort *

  • Lake View 1 Bedroom
  • Lake View Grand Villa

Beach Club Villas *

  • 1 Bedroom

Boardwalk Villas *

  • Pool/Garden View Studio
  • Pool/Garden View 2 Bedroom

Old Key West

  • Grand Villa

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • 2 Bedroom

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • 2 Bedroom

* These resorts are subject to Home Resort premium rates

At 8 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Animal Kingdom Villas *

  • Standard View Studio
  • Savannah View 1 Bedroom
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom

Boardwalk Villas *

  • Pool/Garden View 1 Bedroom

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • 1 Bedroom

Disney's Riviera Resort *

  • Preferred View 2 Bedroom
  • Preferred View Studio
  • Preferred View 1 Bedroom

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge *

  • 1 Bedroom

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa *

  • Lake View Studio
  • Lake View 1 Bedroom
  • Lake View 2 Bedroom

Aulani Villas in Hawaii *

  • Standard View Studio
  • Standard View 1 Bedroom
  • Standard View 2 Bedroom

* These resorts are subject to Home Resort premium rates

At 7 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Animal Kingdom Villas

  • Standard View 1 Bedroom

Old Key West

  • Studio
  • 2 Bedroom

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

  • Standard 2 Bedroom
  • Preferred 2 Bedroom
  • Treehouse Villa

Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

  • Standard View Studio
  • Lake View Studio
  • Lake View 2 Bedroom Bungalow

Aulani Villas in Hawaii

  • Island Gardens View Studio
  • Poolside Gardens View Studio

At 3 to 6 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Cabin
  • Grand Villa

Disney's Riviera Resort

  • Preferred View Grand Villa

Old Key West

  • 1 Bedroom

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

  • Standard Studio
  • Preferred Studio
  • Preferred 1 Bedroom
  • Standard Grand Villa
  • Preferred Grand Villa

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

  • Lake View Grand Villa

Aulani Villas in Hawaii

  • Ocean View Studio
  • Island Gardens View 1 Bedroom
  • Poolside Gardens View 1 Bedroom
  • Ocean View 1 Bedroom
  • Island Gardens View 2 Bedroom
  • Poolside Gardens View 2 Bedroom
  • Ocean View 2 Bedroom
  • Ocean View Grand Villa

At 1 to 2 months (or earlier) in advance of your check in date, we recommend reserving any of the following rooms:

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

  • Standard 1 Bedroom

For popular dates, breaks and holidays, it is best to be earlier than the recommended timelines. For June, July, August and December all room types book at least 8 months in advance. Beach resorts, including Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island should be booked 9 to 11 months in advance for summer and peak season times. These are only guidelines and do not guarantee actual availability.

You can find last minute availability and occasionally reduced pricing on the Confirmed Reservations page, where Owners list pre-existing stays to rent as-is.

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Travel Notices

Guests should allow for additional travel time during runDisney marathon events, due to some road closures that may be in effect. The dates of these events can be found here.

From April-December 2024, Boulder Ridge Villas will undergo exterior refurbishment work. You may see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours.

From July through August 2024, the exterior of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn tower will undergo maintenance work. Guests may see and hear work during daytime hours.

From August 2024 through mid-September 2024, Leaping Horse Libations will undergo refurbishment work. During this time, a temporary bar will be available on the pool deck from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.


Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is undergoing major refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most resort amenities will remain available, and guests are advised to allow additional time for travel. No estimated completion date has been released by Disney at this time.

As Disney continues to prepare for the proposed expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, guests will be able to see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.

During 2024, exterior painting work will take place throughout Disney's Polynesian Village Resort & Bungalows, with Guest room balconies being affected. Guests may see and hear painting work during daytime hours. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will undergo refurbishment beginning in July 2023 to update several areas across the Resort. While most Resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Guests are advised to please allow for additional travel time. No estimated completion date has been released by Disney at this time, and it is expected the refurbishment will continue into Spring 2024.

The Cascade Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be refurbished beginning April 2024. The cabins will be refurbished four at a time, and Disney Vacation Club guests will not be placed in cabins that are actively being refurbished. You may see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours.

Due to ongoing construction work on the DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday beginning July 13, 2024. Rides may occur on Saturday and/or Sunday, and if available can be reserved on the My Disney Experience app beginning Friday of each week.

From September 2024 through September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower during the refurbishment. The Skyway Bridge between Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary Resort may be intermittently closed during the refurb, so please allow additional time for travel.

From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. The Tidal and Dunes Cove leisure pools will remain open and available during this time.

For all stays at Aulani, the State of Hawaii and the Island of Oahu imposes a daily transient accommodations tax that is charged at check-out. More information can be found here.

For all stays at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the State of California imposes a daily transient accommodations tax that is charged at check-out. More information can be found here.

For up-to-date information on Disney Cruise Lines policies, procedures and practices, please review Disney's Know Before You Sail link located here: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/en-ca/why-cruise-disney/know-before-you-go/.

Walt Disney World has shifted from a 180-day booking window to a 60-day booking window for dining and experience bookings. This shift to a 60-day booking window is designed to allow Guests to make their plans closer to their visits.

What's Going On at Disney?

Below are some of the special events taking place at Disney throughout the year.
For more information on each event please visit Disney's special events page.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Dates:
Select evenings between August 15 - October 31, 2025

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Dates:
Select evenings between November 7 - December 21, 2025

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Dates:
January 7-11, 2026

Disney Princess Half Marathon

Dates:
February 26 - March 2, 2026

Disney After Hours - Magic Kingdom

Ticketed Event Dates:
Future dates not yet released, please check back soon!

Disney After Hours - EPCOT

Ticketed Event Dates:
Select evenings between February 27 - September 25, 2025

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Dates:
2026 dates are not yet released, please check back soon.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Dates:
August 28 - November 22, 2025

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Dates:
November 28 - December 30, 2025

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Dates:
January 7-11, 2026

Disney Princess Half Marathon

Dates:
February 26 - March 2, 2026

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Dates:
January 16 - February 23, 2026

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Dates:
2026 dates are not yet released, please check back soon!

Disney After Hours - Hollywood Studios

Ticketed Event Dates:
Select evenings between January 22-September 3, 2025

Disney Jollywood Nights

Dates:
Select evenings between November 8 to December 22, 2025

RunDisney Springtime Surprise

Dates:
April 16-19, 2026

RunDisney Springtime Surprise

Dates:
April 16-19, 2026

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