The holidays are a popular time at Walt Disney World, especially Christmas and Halloween. But, what about Easter at Disney World?
Even though it’s not as big of a celebration in the parks, there are special ways Disney World celebrates Easter.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on March 31 and the following events will only run for a limited time.
Here’s what you can find:
Easter Events at Disney World
The Grand Cottage
The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is back for 2024.
Located in the lobby of the resort, it’s a cute little stand where guests can purchase Easter treats (just like they can at Grand Floridian’s gingerbread house during the holidays).
All sorts of goodies are sold here. We don’t have the complete list for 2024 yet, but there are typically cookies and cakes and chocolates, plus lots more, like:
- Bunny Pop Flower Pot: Chocolate flower pot filled with jelly beans and three chocolate bunny pops (New)
- Fruity Cereal Mickey Pop: Mickey-shaped fruity cereal crisped treat
- The Easter Treat Box: Dark chocolate filled bunny, carrot blondie pop, marshmallow pop, carrot cake chocolate bark, confetti pop, and meringue nests
- Easter Marshmallow Pop: Three large marshmallows dipped in a yellow chocolate coating topped with Easter quins
- Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based)
- The Grand Egg: White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans sprayed in spring colors
Note: Both the Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup and Fruity Cereal Pop will also be available over at Gasparilla Island Grill (Quick Service restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian) from March 3 through April 1.
The Grand Cottage is open daily from March 3 through April 1 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
The Egg-stravangaza Scavenger Hunt (say that 5 times fast) is an Easter-themed activity that’s available for a limited-time at Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival.
You can purchase a map and stickers for $9.99 (plus tax) at either Disney Traders (in World Showcase plaza; towards Mexico) and World Traveler (at International Gateway), while supplies last.
Once you’re finished, you can bring your completed map to any of the locations listed above, where you’ll receive a prize, which this year is one of six different Easter egg charms.
Important: You don’t need to complete the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt in one visit or finish it all to receive the prize.
This is similar to other festival-exclusive scavenger hunts, like Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt that occurs every year throughout the entirety of Flower and Garden.
Elaborate Chocolate Easter Egg Displays
One of the most impressive Easter celebrations to happen at Disney World are the giant chocolate Easter egg displays.
Pastry chefs create these massive pieces of edible art in the shape of Easter eggs that also feature favorite Disney elements, like characters and park icons.
Look for them to be ready beginning March 3 and running through April 1.
- Grand Floridian (Available March 3–April 1) – Easter display including eggs inspired by Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Beauty and the Beast, and Disney snacks
- Contemporary Resort (Available March 3–April 1) – Easter display including eggs inspired from Elemental and Hercules
- Beach Club (Available March 3–April 1) – Easter display including miniature versions of the topiaries you can see over at the International Flower and Garden Festival
- Yacht Club (Available March 3–April 1) – Easter display inspired by Moana
Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Meet and Greet
We don’t have the exact dates or meeting times for 2024 yet, but typically, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny are only available to meet the week before Easter. If that pattern holds true, look for them to make their first appearance March 24.
As for where you can find them, we expect that you once again will be able to meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Liberty Square Gazebo, aka the “Bunny Lane Garden,” in Magic Kingdom.
A Disney PhotoPass photographer is also available to take photos.
Easter Pre-Parade
While not a full-fledged parade, Disney World is known for having an Easter-themed cavalcade of sorts that runs about 15 minutes before each showing of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom.
You can usually see it closer to Easter, like a day before the actual holiday and then on Easter.
While it could change, in the past the pre-parade has featured Cast Members in Easter attire, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, characters from Fantasia, and operatic chicken Clara Cluck.
The song “Easter Parade” and “Spring, Spring, Spring” also played.
A previous staple of the Easter Parade – the Azalea Trail Maids – have not been a part of the parade for several years now.
Is Easter Busy at Walt Disney World?
Easter is usually one of the busiest times of year to visit Disney World due to it being a holiday and many guests having time off work and school.
Here’s what we predict for Easter crowds in 2024:
- March 11-22 – heavy Spring Break crowds
- March 23-31 – heavy crowds due to Spring Break and Easter
- April 1-7 – heavy crowds continue due to the Easter holiday
- April 8-17 – moderate crowds return
Of course, it’s important to remember that you can’t compare this year’s crowds to previous years. When we predict that crowds will be “heavy,” we mean that on those dates, the crowds will be heavier when compared to the rest of the year.
If you’re worried about navigating Easter crowds, check out our Crowd Calendar for more tips. Be sure to also take a look at how Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours — and to see if you’re eligible to take advantage of either or both!
Easter Merchandise
Disney World always has merchandise on sale for most holidays and Easter is no different.
Look for items both in the parks and online on The Disney Store.
Build Your Own Easter Basket
At the resorts, you can sometimes have the option to build your own Easter basket or even purchase pre-made baskets.
Pricing will vary, but typically includes a small fee for the basket supplies plus the cost of whatever you want to put in the basket.
Some aren’t cheap and range in price. We’ve seen them priced at around $99, $103, $104, and $123. It just depends on what you purchase.
Easter Religious Services
Information on religious services has been more difficult to track down in recent years. In the past, there were services held on Easter Sunday at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the Fantasia Ballroom, usually at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for Catholic Mass and at 9:15 a.m. for Protestant Service.
If you’re interested in services, reach out to the front desk of your resort for more information. We recommend doing it in person and not over the phone, though, since calling directs you to a central switchboard not located at your resort.
Reservations and/or registration were never required to attend.
We’ve also seen resorts post signage with a list of local churches offering in-person services or live-stream offerings. The churches were St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica.
Special Easter Treats
Every year, the parks and resorts have Easter goodies available to purchase for a limited time.
Magic Kingdom Park (Available now through March 31)
- Mickey Spring Caramel Apple: Granny Smith apple covered in caramel, dipped in yellow-colored chocolate coating with Springtime M&M’s Milk Chocolate candies, and drizzled with white chocolate (New)
- Mickey Spring Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in yellow-colored chocolate coating with Springtime M&M’s Milk Chocolate candies and drizzled with white chocolate (New)
- Mickey Spring Cereal Treat: Crisped rice cereal treat dipped in yellow-colored chocolate coating with Springtime M&M’s Milk Chocolate candies and drizzled with white chocolate (New)
- Spring Popcorn: Caramel popcorn with Springtime M&M’s Milk Chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, and crushed vanilla cookies drizzled with yellow-colored chocolate coating and white chocolate (New)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Mara (Available March 24 through April 6; mobile order available)
- Carrot Tart: Carrot cake, cream cheese-citrus mousse with caramel insert, chocolate shell, and toasted coconut (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available March 18 through April 1)
- Carrot Cake Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with toasted marshmallow, pineapple, and shortcake topped with a specialty carrot cake
Beach Club Marketplace (Available March 24 through April 6; mobile order available)
- Carrot Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla ‘carrot’ decorated cookie (New)
Disney’s BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli (Available March 24 through April 6; mobile order available)
- Hot Cross Buns
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Mobile order available)
- Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based) (Currently available through April 1)
- Fruity Cereal Pop: Fruity cereal crisped treat (Currently available through April 6)
The Grand Cottage
- Bunny Pop Flower Pot: Chocolate flower pot filled with jelly beans and three chocolate bunny pops (New) (Currently available through April 1)
- Fruity Cereal Mickey Pop: Mickey-shaped fruity cereal crisped treat (Currently available through April 6)
- The Easter Treat Box: Dark chocolate-filled bunny, carrot blondie pop, marshmallow pop, carrot cake chocolate bark, confetti pop, and meringue nests (Currently available through April 1)
- Easter Marshmallow Pop: Three large marshmallows dipped in a yellow chocolate coating topped with Easter quins (Currently available through April 1)
- Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based) (Currently available through April 1)
- The Grand Egg: White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans sprayed in spring colors (Currently available through April 1)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available March 24 through April 6; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only)
- Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Le Petit Café (Available March 24 through April 6)
- Easter Egg Macarons: Strawberry-honey, blueberry-coriander, and orange-milk chocolate flavors (New)
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Market at Ale & Compass (Available March 24 through April 6; mobile order available)
- Carrot Fudge: Chocolate fudge with a vanilla ‘carrot’ decorated cookie
Available at Various Lounges and Table-Service Restaurants Throughout Disney Resort Hotels
- Gin Daisy: Empress 1908 Gin, Grand Marnier, grapefruit soda, lemon juice, hibiscus grenadine, blackberry, and raspberry (Available through May 31)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Mobile order available)
- Easter Bunny Petit Cake: Layers of vanilla chiffon, berry compote, and cream cheese mousse (New) (Currently available through March 31)
- Easter Basket Panna Cotta Cup: Layers of passion fruit, coconut, and strawberry panna cotta (New) (Available March 22 through 31)
The Ganachery (Available March 20 through April 1)
- Milk Chocolate Bunny Piñata with crisp pearls and marshmallow treats (New)
Paddlefish (Available March 31 only)
- Easter Special: Arctic Char with miso, sweet corn, exotic mushroom, and edamame
Terralina Crafted Italian (Available March 31 only)
- Easter Special: Short rib ravioli with brandy cream sauce and wild mushrooms
- Spring Fling: Giffard Creme de Pamplemousse Liqueur, Malfy Con Limone Gin, and elderflower
- Mimosa Flight
Vivoli il Gelato (Available through April 30)
- Chocolate Bunny: Milkshake with chocolate and chocolate chip gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings
Easter Brunches
In addition to all the regular places you can get brunch, you can make reservations via the My Disney Experience app or online for Easter Brunch at select Table Service restaurants.
Here’s what’s been released so far:
Ale & Compass (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
Available from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM on March 31, 2024. During this time, the regular menus will not be available, instead you’ll choose from these 2 options:
- Crab Cake Benedict, featuring Poached Egg, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Arugula with Lemon-Herb Hollandaise
- Bacon and Vermont Cheddar Burger with Caramelized Onion on a Parker House Bun with Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Herbed Mayonnaise
Steakhouse 71
Available from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on March 31, 2024.
Here’s some of what is featured on Steakhouse 71’s 2024 Easter Brunch menu. The regular menus will not be available during the holiday brunch:
- Walt’s Prime Rib Hash: Seared Prime Rib, Fried Potatoes, Caramelized Onions and Peppers, topped with a Fried Egg
- Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two Poached Eggs and a Crab Cake with Hollandaise atop Toasted English Muffins served with Breakfast Potatoes
- Bacon & Eggs: Maple-Lacquered Pork Belly, Smoked Cheese Grits and a Perfect Egg
- French Onion Soup: Rich Beef Broth, Crouton and Gratinée Cheese