Visiting Disneyland in April 2025: Easter Festivities, Pixar Fest, and more!
If you’re considering a trip to Disneyland in April, there are a few factors worth considering. While the weather is typically pleasant during this time, it’s important to note that spring break crowds can be overwhelming for some. Additionally, since Easter falls on April 20th this year, the final two weeks of April may be particularly busy. However, with proper planning, April can still be a delightful time to visit the parks. And while Disney hasn’t released much information yet regarding events and ride refurbishments for 2025, it’s never too early to start planning your Disneyland Resort vacation.
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April At-a-Glance
- April temperatures are quite pleasant but be prepared for some rain showers. Mornings could still be a bit chilly, but for the most part, temperatures are warm. As far as rain, it is no longer considered the “rainy” season, but that doesn’t mean April won’t see some rain. It’s always good to be prepared this time of year.
- Easter falls on April 20, 2025, so expect crowds that week! Easter is easily one of the busiest times of the year for Disneyland so be prepared for crowds that entire weekend.
- Be prepared for spring break crowds. The first two weeks are usually a bit busier due to spring break with the final two weeks of the month being a great time to visit the parks if you want to avoid major crowds.
April Events
Perhaps the most notable event is the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, which will likely take place throughout March and April. The event will feature culinary demonstrations, outdoor marketplaces, family entertainment, live music, festival merchandise, and unique bookable experiences.
The highly anticipated Pixar Fest will likely be back in 2025, but no official announcement has been made yet. Last year, the event lasted from April 26 through August 4. Prepare to be immersed in a world of vibrant decorations, special menus, and unique merchandise, as the theme parks, hotels, and Downtown Disney District embrace the magic of Pixar for a limited time. This celebration of friendship will feature heartwarming entertainment centered around beloved Pixar stories.
April Refurbishments & Closures
*We’ve included all current refurbishments here on this list… even ones that may be open in time for April 2025. (Please note that this list could change at a moment’s notice.)
Disneyland Park
- Splash Mountain closed on March 31, 2023, for retheming. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to debut on November 15, 2024.
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be closed on October 1, 2024, and it will reopen on October 2.
- “it’s a small world” will close on September 16 for refurbishment. Rumor has it that during this time, it will be receiving its popular holiday overlay and reopen on November 15. It is also rumored to be closing again on January 21 for further maintenance, and it will likely reopen in the spring of 2025.
- Jungle Cruise will be closed from September 16 through October 4, 2024.
- Sailing Ship Columbia will be closing on September 23 and reopening on September 27.
- Indiana Jones Adventure will be closing on September 9 and reopening on September 14.
- The Disneyland Monorail closed on August 12, and it will be reopening on September 13, 2024.
- Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will be closing on September 16, and it will be reopening on September 19.
- The Disney Gallery is now closed and will reopen on October 1, 2024.
- The Disneyland Railroad closed on August 5, 2024, and no reopening date has been announced yet.
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln closed on April 16, 2024. Disney recently announced that there will be a new show coming to the Main Street Opera House featuring the first-ever Walt Disney animatronic. This is expected to open in 2025.
California Adventure Park
- World of Color – ONE will be closing on September 9. This refurbishment will likely last for several weeks.
April Weather
Overall, the weather in Anaheim is quite pleasant in April. So if you’re looking to visit Disneyland without the summer heat or winter rain, this may be the perfect time to go. The average high is 71 degrees and the low is typically around 52 degrees. It is also typically a dryer month in terms of rain. Overall, April is an excellent time to visit in terms of weather!
April Disneyland Crowds
Crowd calendars are very popular, but they can also be a bit unpredictable. That being said, the pandemic has made predicting crowds even more difficult than normal.
While crowd calendars can be a big help in planning your trip, keep in mind, they are predictions at best. When designing our calendars, we take a look at events, school calendars, ticket prices, park hours, holidays, and typical monthly patterns. Unfortunately, our crowd calendars cannot predict other things such as weather, travel advisories, pandemics, or last-minute openings or closings of shows and attractions.
During the first two weeks of April, there will definitely be an increase in crowds for spring break, but the end of the month could also see extra crowds this year due to Easter falling on April 20th.
Ready to Start Planning Your Visit to Disneyland in April?
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