I made our Jan 09 rezzies last week. I *think* you can book rooms 499 days out? But no packages until later in the year-- late summer, I think. Be warned... you will be quoted this year's highest rates for your room-- I was quoted peak rates even though we are going at a value time of year. The rates will be adjusted once the 2009 room rates are available though, and you can convert to a package later in the year!