Easter Activities in Disney?

[DIS0797]

We're going to Disney on Saturday, the day before Easter. For those who have been during Easter in the past, what is going on in Disney for this holiday? I have heard that they have an Easter parade, but a friend said that years ago, a couple of hotels had egg hunts. Do they still do this? Thanks for your help!

 

[Bob P]

Hi,

This is from allears:

EASTER HAPPENINGS:
For those observing Easter, Walt Disney World will host religious services on Sunday, April 12, 2009, in the Fantasia Ballroom of Disney's Contemporary Resort. Note that the parking lot at the Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Resort and Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be operating under parking restrictions. As a result, resort guests staying around the monorail beam are encouraged to take the monorail or watercraft system to the Contemporary Resort and all other WDW Guests must use Walt Disney World transportation to the Magic Kingdom, then transfer to a shuttle bus to the Contemporary. Catholic Mass will be held at 8 and 10:15 a.m.; Protestant Service will be at 9 a.m.
http://allears.net/btp/church.htm
IN EPCOT: On Easter Sunday, April 12, Epcot will host a variety of children's activities. For children 3-9, Easter Egg Hunts will be held at the Future World West Garden beginning at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the day, with a final egg hunt at 5:20 p.m. There will also be egg hunts in the Heritage Garden at the American Adventure Pavilion every 20 minutes from 11:40 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. From 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., kids can meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Heritage Garden. Children ages 6-12 can participate in Relay Races at the Future World West Garden every 40 minutes starting at 10:40 a.m. with a final race at 4:40 p.m.
IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: The Good Times Gathering Spot at Animal Kingdom has returned for the Easter season. Guests can enjoy storytelling through April 15 with Pocahontas, a DJ and Gi-Tar Dan (performing Tuesday-Saturday) from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Camp Minnie-Mickey's Good Times Gathering Spot. There will be greetings from a cast of characters including Chip, Dale and Meeko.
FORT WILDERNESS RESORT AND CAMPGROUND will hold its traditional "Search for the Golden Egg" on April 12. The first clue will be posted at the Bike Barn at 11 a.m., with additional clues posted every hour until the golden egg is discovered.
Other Easter activities will be held throughout the parks and resort hotels. Be sure to ask for specifics at Guest Relations or Lobby Concierge.

 

[DIS0797]

Thanks Bob! We're so excited to be there for Easter, but I didn't want the kids to miss out on an egg hunt if I could help it!