Disney World in April 2026
April is such a beautiful month to visit Walt Disney World - the weather is gorgeous and the flowers are at their finest. Expect mid-level crowds all month except for Easter week, when crowds spike to peak levels. Keep reading to find out about crowds, closures and special events during your April trip to Disney World.
Average High: 82° f
Average Low: 58° f
Average Monthly Precipitation: 2.32"
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Disney World Ride Closures & Refurbishments in April
We will update this section as more information becomes available
Magic Kingdom: Tom Sawyer Island has permanently closed. The area will reopen as “Pison Peak National Park” When it opens, guests will be able to explore the visitor lodge, Ranger HQ, and trails all set within the Disney-Pixar Cars world and will be home to a new off-road rally attraction.
Magic Kingdom - Big Thunder Mountain is closed and will reopen in 2026
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort - Surfboard Bay Feature Pool & Kiddie Pool will be closed from January - late April 2026. The Grand Slam pool will remain open and guests are welcome to use the pools at the other All-Star resorts.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Bay Lake Tower: The Bay Cove pool, water play area, and spa will be closed from January 26 - early May 2026.
The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
Click here for Universal Orlando closures and refurbishments.
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Special Events at Disney World in April:
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - 2026 Dates to be Announced. This beautiful event is included with park admission and features whimsical topiaries, special displays, gardening seminars, and Garden Rocks mini-concerts at the American Gardens Theatre stage at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Click here to see who is performing during your visit.
n Disney usually has extra characters at the Magic Kingdom, including an Easter bunny meet & greet.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend - April 16 - 20, 2026. This won’t significantly affect you in the parks but will affect availability at the hotels and traffic around the resort on the morning of run events. Contact us today to make your hotel reservation.
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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in April:
Spring Break Season 2026: Crowds will stay in the moderate-to-high zone for all of March - Easter Week (Easter is April 5th). They Get to the theme parks before they open to enjoy the lowest crowds of the day or stay until the last two (2) hours of the day.
Thoughts on Early Entry - Every day, all four Disney World theme parks open 30 to 60 minutes prior to the general posted opening time for guests staying at the official Disney World resort hotels and select “Good Neighbor” hotels. This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.
Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios (returning sometime in 2022) - Fantasmic! will probably have at least one performance every night in April. When two or three performances are offered, the later performances will always be less crowded than the earlier show. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.
Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.
Save time and money by having snacks, bottled water and other food items delivered directly to your resort by Garden Grocer - Click HERE for more information.
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The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
Use the month buttons below for lists of Disney World ride closures, attraction refurbishments, special events and crowd warnings by month. We hope this information helps you have a wonderful and memorable vacation.