Need Tips on an April Vacation!!!!!!!

[Russellnest]

I know that March is one of the most busiest months for Walt Disney World because of Spring Break. What about April? Please let me know if someone has ever been there at that time. Would love to read some feed back!

 

[EthansMom]

I'm going in late April. We've never gone at that time of year. However, I can share what I know from this site and the Unofficial Guide. Historically, crowds have been high through March and most of April due to Spring Break. Those crowds have tended to drop off toward late April and stay reasonable through mid-to-late May.

However, because Easter is so early this year, many school districts in the NE have changed Spring Break to coincide with Passover. Thus, many NE schools are on Spring Break during the third and fourth week of April. After hearing this, DH wanted me to change our reservations to May. The only problem with that is that WDW is starting the CinderCelebration in early May and the place is booked up with media and winners of give-away trips.

On the other hand, I have had no problem booking Priority Seating reservations for the times/restaurants that I desired. Also, there are apparently still rooms available at most WDW resorts in April.

So, will there be crowds? Yes. Will it be as bad as going Christmas week? No way.

EthansMom

 

[MickeyMonstersMom]

I was there last April and felt the crowds were quite manageable. However, I did not go into MK. I'm going back the same time this year, and anticipate more people for the same reasons EthansMom gave. Just plan to be at each park at opening and use Fastpass and you should be fine.

 

[BamaTigger]

We are leaving April 16 and staying til the 20th...so while we are there, spring breakers will be there ????????

I was trying to avoid that!! But that is the only time we can get off!!! Oh well, move over spring breakers!!!

 

[I Dream of Disney]

We went last April, and had a great time despite the crowds. Very popular time of year to travel for us Northerners. Plenty of Red Sox and Patriots fans down there on school vacation!

The mild weather made it very enjoyable!

 

[smoochie]

went last year in the last week of April. Still busy, but not too busy. Weather was great.

 

[Russellnest]

Thank you all for answering so quickly! I have been many times to Disney, but this is the first time that I have delt with Spring Break. Everyone seems so confident about going so I might try. Again, thank you all for your help!!!!!!