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Last updated on 02/20/2023
April at Disney World wraps up the busy Spring Break and Easter season. But, typically once you get past Easter, the rest of the month is lovely.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. For each day of the month, we tell you on a scale of 1-10 how busy the entire Walt Disney World Resort is when compared to other days of the year.
2. Then, for each park you’ll see the park hours and any special events that are planned.
3. We also track refurbishments and closings (which you can toggle on and off).
4. We have a handy feature that allows you to automatically add your Advanced Dining Reservation date to your calendar.
5. And, one of the most useful features is the ability to be able to print the calendar so that you can have a paper copy for planning (or to just use as a backup).
Depending on the length of your trip, here’s how many days we recommend for each park:
When it comes time to decide which days are best for each park, here are some general things to keep in mind:
PARK HOURS | PRICES & DISCOUNTS | SPECIAL EVENTS | WEATHER | WHAT TO WEAR | REFURBISHMENTS & CLOSURES | WHAT’S NEW | TIPS
Disney publishes its park hours about 75 days in advance, but those hours can (and very often do) change.
Note: This used to be about 180 days in advance, but since the reopening, they have transitioned to a roughly 75-day window.
As the dates get closer, it isn’t unusual for Disney to tweak either the opening or closing times. And during especially busy times of the year, they may change both.
That means to avoid having your plans sidetracked, you’ll definitely want to keep checking the park hours – including while on your trip.
When it comes to park hours – in general – the heavier the crowds, the longer the parks will be open during the day. Of course, that also means that the parks will be open fewer hours of the day during less busy times of the years.
In April, that means that you’ll typically find the parks open longer over Spring Break. And, if Easter happens to fall during April when you are traveling, expect longer hours around then, too.
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If you are looking for a good deal, late April is a pretty good time to find one.
It isn’t unheard of to see discounts earlier in the month, however, the inventory may be more limited than during less busy times of the year.
Epcot never looks more lovely than during the Flower and Garden Festival, which means April is the perfect time for a visit to this iconic park.
Taking place in the spring (and sometimes early summer) this festival brings dozens of larger-than-life topiaries as well as plenty of food and drink options inspired by all things garden fresh.
Depending on the year, Easter sometimes falls in April and while there isn’t a lot of stuff that takes place, there are a few worth mentioning (like the Easter Egg displays!).
Even though it’s not as big of as a celebration in the parks, there are special ways Disney World celebrates Easter.
Since Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day in 1998, the date holds a special place for that park.
The events change from year to year, but during the week of Earth Day you can typically find things like unique character experiences, merchandise, and even themed foods and beverages.
Walt Disney World is celebrating 50 years!
Extending all the way from October 1, 2021 until April 1, 2023, this celebration will offer guests the opportunities for new experiences, entertainment, and of course merchandise and treats.
By the time April rolls around, most of the chances for super chilly nights have passed.
You can expect for the temperatures to range from lows in the 60s to highs in the low 80s.
Of course, those are just averages so there is always the chance to see those highs soar into the 90s (especially the later in the month you travel).
April typically sees more rain so come prepared with ponchos, multiple pairs of shoes, and umbrellas just in case.
The crowds at the pools definitely pick up by the time April rolls around.
In addition to the pools at the resorts, Disney’s 2 water parks also become more popular.
If swimming is a must-do, and you are worried about the crowds, consider starting your day at the pool and head to the parks later in the day. Most people reverse that plan which means the pools can get quite busy by the end of the day.
When packing for Disney World in April, most people will be comfortable wearing whatever they typically wear in the summer (shorts, capris, etc.).
The mornings and evenings may be chilly, but the chill doesn’t typically last too long.
One place where you may get cold, however, is inside the restaurants.
And in fact, even during the hottest months we keep a light jacket in our park bag because coming out of the sun into an air-conditioned space is sometimes too cold for our liking.
If you’re the kind of person that finds sitting under the AC to be too much, you might want to consider tossing in a light jacket, too.
While routine refurbishments aren’t typically scheduled in April, you’ll likely still run into a few attractions that are closed.
Tron Lightcycle / Run is scheduled to open on April 4, with previews starting in March.
Official park hours are usually released around 75 days in advance.
The "crowd level" compares each day to the rest of the year; it indicates how crowded the entire WDW Resort area is on a scale of 1-10.
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March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular , (Attraction)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, (Dining)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Victoria and Albert's, (Dining)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Restaurant Marrakesh, (Dining)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Monsieur Paul, (Dining)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, (Dining)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, (Attraction)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Voyage of the Little Mermaid, (Attraction)
March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Enchanted Tales with Belle, (Attraction)
March 31, 2020 - April 1, 2023 - All-Star Sports - Temporarily Closed, (Resort)
March 15, 2022 - December 31, 2023 - Boardwalk Renovation, (Resort)
March 15, 2022 - December 31, 2023 - Boardwalk Renovation, (Resort)
June 18, 2022 - December 31, 2078 - Narcoossee’s, (Dining)
August 15, 2022 - December 31, 2078 - Kona Cafe Refurbishment, Kona Cafe will be closing for a complete refurbishment. No reopening date has been announced yet. During the closure, Mobile Ordering will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Kona Island. (Dining)
January 9, 2023 - April 30, 2023 - Pool Refurbishment, The Feature Pool and whirlpool spas will be closed for refurbishment. Guests can use the water play area and Bay Lake Pool during this time. (Resort)
No discounts currently available.
See the chart of past discounts for previous promotion dates.
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