(Clarification: It is currently 2026). In the context of travel history, Disney typically releases its vacation packages for the following year in the late spring or early summer. For example, the 2023 Walt Disney World packages were released on June 8, 2022. Looking ahead for current travelers, the 2026 vacation packages were officially released on April 22, 2025. These releases are highly anticipated as they allow guests to lock in room rates and dining plans (which returned in full force in 2024) nearly a year in advance. Booking as soon as these packages drop is a popular strategy for securing "high-demand" resorts like Disney's Polynesian Village or the newer DVC cabins at Fort Wilderness. If you are looking for current 2026 or early 2027 deals, Disney now frequently offers "Spring" and "Summer" room-only discounts of up to 30%, as well as "Free Dining" promotions for children, which are usually announced several months before the travel period begins to help fill park capacity during non-peak weeks.