When to Book

Home / Information / When to Book

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:

11 Months in Advance

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 Studio
  • 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

10 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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

9 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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





8 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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

7 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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

3-6 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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

1-2 Months in Advance (or earlier)

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 time lines. 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.

Thank You

Over 18 Years of Serving You

Wizard with sorcerer's hat with guest photos sign