Walt Disney World in the Spring 2023: Enjoy Seasonal Festivals, Events, Avoid Crowds

Visiting Walt Disney World in the Spring has a few pros/cons along with yearly festivals that are fun to partake in for families and groups. When making your decision to visit Walt Disney World, the biggest question most folks have are ‘when should I visit?’ and this guide will help you decide if a Spring travel date is the best choice for your family!

We’ll start off with looking at the 2023 Spring events before discussing the pros/cons of a Spring visit to Walt Disney World.

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TRON Lightcycle Run Opening

TRON Lightcycle Run is coming to Tomorrowland in Walt Disney World! This new rollercoaster is a futuristic ride where guests get to hop on their own motorcycle straight out of the TRON film. Magic Kingdom Park’s TRON Lightcycle Run will open April 4th 2023.

EPCOT International Festival of Arts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a collaboration with Disney Theatrical Productions with this year’s festival running from January 13th – Feb. 20th 2023. This fan favorite festival is an exciting showcase of music and art taking place in Epcot will favorite offerings being the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, art galleries including the popular Chalk Art exhibit, festival food booths, performance art and guests workshops.

You can read all about this popular festival in our EPCOT International Festival of Arts guide.

St. Patrick’s Day

If you happen to be in Disney World on St. Patrick’s Day make sure to take the time to go to the World Showcase’s United Kingdom Pavilion to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day fun. Read more about other Walt Disney World St. Patrick’s Day offerings.

Easter at Walt Disney World

Easter at Walt Disney World can be a great way to celebrate the holiday. There is so much to do from the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt, Easter Procession, dining options, meeting the Easter bunny, and viewing the Easter egg creations. This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 9th. Easter can be crowded at Walt Disney World so we highly recommend getting advance dining reservations and allowing enough time to arrive at the parks early.

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

Spring begins to bloom as the Walt Disney World the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival begins! This annual event brings beautiful gardens, playgrounds, and great entertainment. Even if you aren’t into gardening, be sure to get a picture by the freshly trimmed hedges near the Imagination pavilion.

Highlights of the festival include outdoor kitchens, Disney-themed topiaries, breathtaking garden spaces, wildlife habitats, exhibits, a “How-To” Garden, tours, and an outdoor concert series.

The International Flower and Garden Festival runs from about early March to the beginning of July.

Pros of Visiting Walt Disney World in the Spring

Walt Disney World in the Spring can be a great time of year to visit from the festivals and warmer weather. Here are all the best pros for visiting Walt Disney World in the Spring:

• More discounts- it’s common for Walt Disney World to release spring discounts to entice guests to visit especially in early spring after the popular holiday season dies down.
• Chances for lower crowds- if you avoid the ever popular Spring Break weeks in March and April, you can visit Walt Disney World with extremely manageable crowd levels in January and February. You should also take care to avoid holidays like Presidents Day which will always draw large weekend crowds even in slower times of the year like January and February.
• Mild temperatures- spring weather in Walt Disney World is much more mild than the upcoming summer months which typically bring hot, humid, and rainy weather. You can still experience heat and humidity but it won’t be nearly as intense as it gets during the summer.
• Spring exclusive events- some events, like the Festival of the Arts and the International Flower & Garden Festival, only take place in the spring. So if seeing some of these festivals at Epcot are top of your priority list then visiting this time of the year will give you the chance to enjoy them.

Check our Walt Disney World calendar for new happenings at the parks to make sure you see everything you want for your trip.

Cons of Visiting Walt Disney World in the Spring

Personally, what cons could be possible when it comes to Walt Disney World?! But in all serious, there are pros/cons to every time of year and it’s good be prepared for what the cons are of visiting Walt Disney World during Spring:

• Spring Break crowds-  Spring Breaks during middle March-early April can bring significant crowds not just to the Walt Disney World area but to Florida in general which you may see higher airplane fares, packed beaches, and long wait times inside the theme parks. If you arrive at the theme parks early each day with a good ride strategy and book your dining reservations in advance you can effectively navigate these crowds but it’s best to be prepared for them.
• Refurbishments- spring is a common time, especially early spring in January and February, is a common time for Walt Disney World to take care of scheduled refurbishments. Disney is good about trying to stagger these refurbishments the best they can so it doesn’t largely impact your trip. This can be a huge con for many guests that are looking to plan their once in a lifetime trip. For repeat guests, this might not matter quite as much. Be sure to check the Walt Disney World calendar.

Some of these cons may be minor to some families but for others certain refurbishments or weather concerns could be a deal breaker. Be sure to pick the best time for your family!

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