Should You Celebrate Easter at Disney World?
Does Disney do anything special and how crowded will it, really, be?
We put a lot of emphasis on celebrating Halloween and Christmas at Disney World, but no one really talks about the smaller holidays at Disney World. Meanwhile, weekends like Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, and Fourth of July are some of the busiest times at the happiest place on Earth.
So, what about Easter? It may be a smaller holiday, but does Disney do anything special? And, what do the crowds look like during Easter weekend? Here’s everything you need to know about going to Disney World during Easter time.
What Is the Crowd Level During Easter at Disney World?
If you look at our crowd calendar, you’ll notice that Easter weekend (April 18-20) is red, which means “heavy crowds.” In fact, even the days before and after Easter are red.
That’s not because Easter is a popular holiday to celebrate in Disney, but rather because many school students’ spring breaks fall over the Easter holiday — so parents use this time to take a vacation. We’d expect lots of people and long lines for a few days before and after Easter. It’s impossible to know which days, however, because different school districts have different spring break dates.
But, if you’re locked in on hopping to Orlando for Easter, what can you expect in the parks?
Does Disney World Do Anything Special for Easter?
Disney does not go all out for Easter — so don’t expect Halloween- or Christmas-level decorations and theming around the parks — but, they do have some festivities.
The best place to find Easter decor and activities is, actually, at the resorts.
Disney Resorts at Easter
You can find Easter egg displays — similar to Disney’s Christmas gingerbread displays — at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort this year. Each giant egg is expertly themed and designed by a member of Disney’s culinary team — even the pastry team is in on the eggs. The Easter egg displays are a can’t-miss attraction that typically open in March.
In addition to the egg displays, the resorts and Disney Springs also offer an array of Easter-themed foods. While the 2025 Foodie Guide hasn’t been released yet, you’ll find lots of sweet treats shaped like bunnies, carrot cakes, and, of course, Mickey treats with an Easter flair. The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be open again this year selling special treats through the Easter season.
However, the Disney World parks don’t tend to get in on this offering, so you’ll have to resort hop if you want to enjoy the themed food and drinks.
You can check the MyDisneyExperience app closer to Easter to find the menus, but, for reference, in 2024 the following restaurants had special menus.
The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee at Disney’s Boardwalk
Gasparilla’s Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs
The Ganachery at Disney Springs
Paddlefish at Disney Springs
Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs
Vivoli Il Gelato at Disney Springs
Don’t worry, the parks do partake in some Easter festivities.
Disney Parks at Easter
At Magic Kingdom, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny make an appearance both in a parade and for a meet and greet. It hasn’t been announced when they will hop into Magic Kingdom, but it's rumored it might only be on the weekend (April 19 & 20). The Easter bunnies tend to pop up near Liberty Square or near City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A., according to PlanDisney.
The bunnies also take part in the special, short Easter parade that precedes the Festival of Fantasy Parade. Once we get closer to Easter, you can check “Today’s Showtimes” in your MyDisneyExperience app to learn more about the parade.
Additionally, in 2024, Magic Kingdom had special Easter-themed foods, including a Mickey Spring Caramel Apple, Mickey Spring Cake Pop, Mickey Spring Cereal Treat, and Spring Popcorn, that were available through the holiday.
Of course, Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival will be taking place during Easter. That event is already quite springy and bright, thanks to the gorgeous topiaries and exhibits.
In addition to the festival, however, Epcot typically hosts its Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt where each country in the World Showcase has a different character egg for you to spot. When you find an egg, you’ll add a sticker to your map — whether or not you collect all the stickers, you can still go home with a prize. There is a catch, though, unlike Epcot’s Kidcot, which is a free way to entertain your kids in World Showcase, the scavenger hunt will cost you $9.99 to participate. So, even if you don’t finish the hunt, make sure you get your prize before heading out.
Disney Parks Hours for Easter
Last year, Disney World was open for extended park hours during spring break time and Easter Sunday.
At the time of publishing, the hours for Easter weekend have not been released yet for 2025, but you can check the Walt Disney World Hours & Events Calendar as Easter gets closer for the most up-to-date information.
There you have it, that’s all she wrote on Disney’s Easter weekend. So, if you were hoping for a big celebration on your spring break, this might not be the weekend for you — we’d recommend an October, November, or December trip for that. However, if you already have your Easter trip booked, no need to worry, there are plenty of fun things you can find once you’re on property — it’s why Disney’s app is your best friend!