Visiting Walt Disney World in April 2025
April is a fantastic time to visit Walt Disney World for families looking for great weather and fun activities. The mild temperatures make it perfect for enjoying the pools and attractions without feeling too hot. However, it’s important to note that April can be quite busy, especially in 2025. With the runDisney Springtime Surprise taking place from April 3-6 and Easter falling on April 20, along with the usual spring break crowds, the parks are expected to be bustling.
Despite the potential for large crowds, there’s still plenty of magic to experience at Disney World in April. Visitors should plan ahead and have a strategy for navigating the busy days, but with so much to see and do, it’s sure to be a memorable visit. With a little patience and preparation, families can have a magical time at the parks.
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Planning a Disney World vacation in 2025? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer in the coming year! (You can also still check out our 2024 guide here!)
News and Updates for 2025
- Beginning July 24, 2024, Walt Disney World will roll out new, simplified names for its services. Disney Genie+ will be rebranded as Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while Individual Lightning Lane will be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass. These updated passes will merge features from current services and the previous FastPass+ service, allowing guests to book experiences in advance. With the upgrade, guests can make Lightning Lane plans 7 days before arrival for resort guests and 3 days before for non-resort guests.
April At-a-Glance
- April temperatures begin to rise, so don’t forget to pack your sunscreen! Mornings could still be a bit chilly, but for the most part, temperatures are warm.
- Easter falls on April 20, 2025, so expect crowds the week before and after! Easter is easily one of the busiest times of the year for Walt Disney World so be prepared for crowds throughout the second and third weekend of April.
- April is typically less busy than March, but that could be different in 2025. Last year Easter was on March 31, which put it right in the middle of spring break season. But this year will be different as it’s much later (April 20). This will spread out the crowds a bit more, and will also make April a bit busier than normal.
- Major refurbishments are not typically common in April. Disney tends to schedule their refurbishments during less busy months (such as January or February), but that doesn’t mean closures can’t or won’t happen in April.
April Events
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival usually begins in late February and runs through late May. This beloved festival transforms Epcot into a breathtaking springtime wonderland. Visitors can enjoy a stunning display of flowers and topiaries, indulge in delicious outdoor food, and listen to live music at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Exclusive festival merchandise and scavenger hunts (including the popular Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt) add to the experience, making it a must-see event for flower and nature enthusiasts.
*Epcot festivals tend to bring more local crowds on evenings and weekends, so plan on visiting Epcot during the week if crowds are a concern.
The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place April 3-6, 2025. No information has been released yet for 2025, but last year’s courses were inspired by popular Disney classics including Peter Pan, Up, and The Lion King. Runners could also earn a commemorative medal by completing all 3 races for the Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge.
Walt Disney World (as well as ESPN Wide World of Sports) typically hosts several athletic events each month. These events don’t usually have a major impact on crowds in the parks, but they will likely affect resort availability and crowds at Disney’s value resorts. Here are the events scheduled so far in April:
- Disney Spring Training – March 10-April 20, 2025
- USASF The Cheerleading Worlds – April 25-28, 2025
In 2024, Easter falls on April 20, so plan for the parks to be significantly busier than normal the week before and after.
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.)
Magic Kingdom
- Tron Lightcycle Power Run is now open!
- Splash Mountain closed permanently on January 23, 2023, to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The newly re-themed attraction opened to the public on June 28, 2024!
- Country Bear Musical Jamboree is now open!
- Jungle Cruise will be closed from August 26 – September 17, 2024.
- Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will close permanently at some point (likely 2025) as the Rivers of America will be replaced with a newly announced Cars area. Dates have yet to be announced.
- Starlight Night Parade will be debuting in Summer 2025.
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open!
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is now open!
- Test Track closed on June 17, 2024, for a multi-month refurbishment. A reopening date has not yet been announced but will likely be sometime in 2025.
- Frozen Ever After will be closed from November 2-6, 2024.
Hollywood Studios
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid is permanently closed, and will be replaced with a fully reimagined production called “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.” The new show is expected to debut in Fall 2024.
- Jedi Training Academy: Trials of the Temple has permanently ended.
Animal Kingdom
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug will be closing at some point to make way for a Zootopia Tree of Life Show. The new attraction will open in Winter 2025.
- Primeval Whirl is permanently closed
- It is anticipated that Dino-Rama, as a whole, will likely close at some point to make way for a major expansion. Disney has announced that the replacement will be “Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom.” Concepts include Encanto and Indiana Jones, and DINOSAUR will be converted into an Indiana Jones attraction. Dates have yet to be announced for this major project.
Other
- Blizzard Beach closed on March 17, 2024, for winter refurbishment and will reopen on November 4, 2024.
April Weather
Overall, the weather in Orlando is quite pleasant in April. So if you’re looking to visit Disney World without the extreme heat, this may be the perfect time to go. The average high is 83 degrees and the low is typically around 60 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 Disney World Crowd Calendar
Crowd calendars are very popular, but they can also be a bit unpredictable. It’s best not to completely rely on them when making your Disney World vacation plans.
While crowd calendars can be a big help in knowing what to expect, 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. But unfortunately, our crowd calendars cannot predict other things such as weather, travel advisories, pandemics, or last-minute openings or closings of shows and attractions.
On top of that, many are choosing to travel differently these days. Quiet months have become popular due to runDisney events as well as other Disney events and promotions, while busier seasons have seen a downward trend in the last couple of years.
The first two weeks of April will be busy due to spring break crowds and runDisney’s Springtime Surprise. Usually, the crowds lighten up near the end of April, but Easter changes that this year by falling on April 20. So expect crowds throughout most of the month.
Ready to start planning your visit to Walt Disney World in April?
Here are some resources to help you get started!
Walt Disney World Resort Guides:
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Disney Value Resort Hotels
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Disney Moderate Resort Hotels
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Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels
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Disney Deluxe Villas
Walt Disney World Dining Guides:
Walt Disney World Attraction Guides:
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Attraction Guide for Magic Kingdom
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Attraction Guide for Epcot
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Attraction Guide for Hollywood Studios
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Attraction Guide for Animal Kingdom
There’s nothing better than knowing what to expect on your Disney World vacation. Our monthly guides can help you visit with a plan!
January | February
March | April (you are here)
May | June
July | August
September | October
November | December
Planning your first Walt Disney World vacation? Be sure to visit my step-by-step guide to get started!
