April 2017: Easter Weekend / Flower & Garden Getaway

[AJT607]

We've gone during mid-June the past two years and we've found it to be a little bit crowded but very manageable.

I know its a long time away and hours can change but we were planning the following rough schedule - does it seem appropriate?

Thursday:

• Early flight, arrival at Epcot-area resort (probably BCV or BWV) between 8-10am
• Spend a few hours in Epcot just exploring the Flower & Garden Festival
• Hop to Animal Kingdom late afternoon to get in some rides and *hopefully* see Rivers of Light
• Head back to the resort (or depending on park hours, hop to Hollywood Studios for Fantasmic/Fireworks)

Friday:

• Rope drop Magic Kingdom until crowds get bad around lunchtime
• Lunch at Magic Kingdom OR Epcot
• Afternoon of FP+ Attractions at Epcot and exploring F&G
• Dinner in Epcot + Illuminations

Saturday:

• Rope drop Magic Kingdom (full day)
• Lunch at Magic Kingdom
• Possible resort time mid-day, if needed
• Dinner at Ohana
• Wishes/Celebrate the Magic
• Stay at Magic Kingdom through park close

Sunday:

• Rope drop Animal Kingdom
• Stay at Animal Kingdom until around lunchtime
• Possible resort time mid-day, if needed
• Hop to Hollywood Studios for FP+ attractions and Fantasmic/Fireworks

Monday:

• Rope drop Epcot (possible PPO breakfast)
• Possible visit to Disney Springs if we really want to stop over (visited this past June and didn't see anything that made it worth the trip over)
• Flight home late afternoon/early evening (between 6pm-9pm)

 

[Dentam]

I'd avoid Easter week/weekend like the plague. Been there, done that. The crowds were BAD.

 

[AJT607]

Hoping since its just two adults (no kids) it won't be terrible. Thoughts?

 

[Dentam]

Hoping since its just two adults (no kids) it won't be terrible. Thoughts?

It depends on your tolerance for crowds. We're going in late Feb/early March for the opening days of the F&G Festival. Hoping the crowds won't be too bad that early...

 

[Denamac]

We've gone over Easter break a few times. With a plan, we didn't have any problems with the crowds. We would go early and leave around lunch time. Rest/swim for the afternoon, then back for extra magic hours. We are planning your exact dates again this upcoming Easter. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[ybcart7]

Sad that there doesn't
seem to be any evening extra magic hours any longer....whats up with that? Also, the Magic Kingdom is closing at 10....