March 9 - 13 or April 20 - 24, 2026

[VancouverIslandDisney]

I regularly visit WDW but have never been to DL.

I am being forced to use my vacation accruals before the end of April so am considering taking the RV down from Vancouver Island to California. Since I’ve never been I’m not sure the best time to go.

My birthday is during the March week which is why I’m thinking that may be a good time but not sure about spring break. If that would be too hectic, then I’d have to wait until the week in April due to work responsibilities and deadlines.

Any pros/cons to either of these weeks?


Thanks!

 

[LKing]

If you are interested in Food & Wine or Season of the Force, the March dates would be better. During Food & Wine, Soarin is Soarin over California.

https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-resort-2025-event-dates-and-details/

Regarding Spring Break, Disneyland has Magic Keys blocked the last week of March/beginning of April. Easter is April 5. I think you are early enough in March and late enough in April to avoid Spring Break crowds.

 

[Cal-Pie]

I'd choose April (even though I'll be in the parks during your March dates). All three of my children, who are attending 2 different universities and our local school district, have spring break the week of March 9. While not peak spring break, crowds will definitely be amping up. I think late April is the sweet spot for low crowds and fair weather for driving the coast.

 

[disneychrista]

I too am debating dates for my trip. I would avoid mid February to mid April due to Spring breaks. My debate is the first weekend of February or the last in April.

 

[Tinkaboo]

Last of April sounds perfect...I'll be there too sometime! Will miss all the spring breakers!

 

[hsmamainva]

We will be there April 14-21! Our first trip! We hope we are missing most of spring break.

We will be there for my daughter’s birthday on the 18th & Dapper Day on the 19th!

 

[disneychrista]

We will be there April 14-21! Our first trip! We hope we are missing most of spring break.

We will be there for my daughter’s birthday on the 18th & Dapper Day on the 19th!

I think you will miss the tail end of Spring Break.

Good to know that Dapper Day is on the 19th. We will make sure to avoid that weekend.

 

[maleficent55]

I think you will miss the tail end of Spring Break.

Good to know that Dapper Day is on the 19th. We will make sure to avoid that weekend.

I would be doing the opposite, I don't think Dapper Day is so crowded that it needs to be avoided and I love the vibe of Dapper Day, definitely fun to see the outfits and participate if you're inclined...

 

[disneychrista]

I would be doing the opposite, I don't think Dapper Day is so crowded that it needs to be avoided and I love the vibe of Dapper Day, definitely fun to see the outfits and participate if you're inclined...

If was just me it would be different. Not sure the person I am going with would enjoy this. I am trying to avoid anything that could bring extra crowds. I know that crowds in general are unavoidable and regardless of when we decide to go there is that potential.