Disney World April 2026 Schedule: Events, Closures & More
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival continues with some small menu updates and a fresh line up of concert performers in bloom. Spring break crowds were largely at the most magical place on earth in March so crowds are potentially lower this month. There are even some good to go days mid April. Here’s a look at more of what’s on the Disney World April 2026 schedule of events. Rides that are currently closed for refurbishment or recently permanently closed are listed below as well.
Must See and More at Disney World in April 2026
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Runs Through June 1: April Concert Lineup
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is still bringing magical topiary experiences and delicious seasonal bites to your park days.
Small changes happen throughout the festival like different performers in the concert series and different Outdoor Kitchen menus offered. Here are April’s updates:
- The Epcot Farmer’s Feast booth has a menu that changes. There is an Early Bloom Menu from March 4 to April 5. The Springtime Menu debuts on April 6 and stays until the booth closes on May 10.
Epcot Flower Festival Concerts
The Garden Concert series is in the America Gardens Theatre and included with admission.
Show times are 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm.
Performers for this month are:
Element April 1 and 2
Chubby Checker April 3 and 4
Sugar Ray April 5 and 6
The Hooligans April 7, 8 and 9
Information Society April 10 and 11 (NEW)
Rick Springfield April 12 and 13
Southbound April 14, 15 and 16
Berlin April 17 and 18
The Commodores April 19 and 20
Viva Latina April 21, 22 and 23 (NEW)
Firehouse April 24 and 25 (NEW)
Air Supply April 26 and 27
SoundUp April 28, 29 and 30
See more on the Epcot flower and garden festival.
Good to Go Days Listed for Mid April
As of the beginning of the month, both Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15 are good to go days at all four parks for Disney World annual passholders. That means a park reservation is not required. This simplifies the process to visit the parks a bit. Remember more reservation free days can be added throughout the month as well.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Events
The next runDisney race weekend is this month from April 16 through the 20. This is the Springtime Surprise weekend and it has events that take place before the parks open for the day. However, there may be some slight delays in the early morning as parts of the road system at Walt Disney World Resort become the race course.
runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K
April 17
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K
April 18
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler
runDisney Springtime Surprise Yoga
April 20
Disney After Hours Event Nights in April 2026
Early in the year, Disney hosts these special late night park takeovers that offer low waits and complimentary treats.
Annual Passholders get a nice discount of $30 off on these for certain events. If you look online, you will see the option up top to select Product and Prices for All Guests or Products and Prices for Annual Passholders.
The ticketed event Disney After Hours takes place in the following parks this month:
Magic Kingdom
April 13 $199
April 20 $199
Epcot
April 9 $179
April 15 $179
April 23 $179
April 30 $179
Hollywood Studios
April 29 $179
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopens April 8
You may find this attraction open sooner than the official reopening date. Soft openings are common with attraction refurbishments or debuts but not always reliable. If you are there before April 8 and see the ride open on the app, you may want to enjoy it as soon as you can in case it’s only open for a limited time that day.
Park Closures and Ride Refurbishments in April at WDW
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World in April, remember the following are also closed:
What’s Down at Magic Kingdom
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially reopens April 8
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with 2026 reopening featuring new track, enchanced lighting, new effects and refreshed Rainbow Caverns scene
- Big Top Souvenirs
What’s Down at Epcot
- All attractions are operating as of April 2026
- Refreshment Port is temporarily closed
What’s Down at Hollywood Studios
- Disney Jr. Play and Dance! is closed and will welcome a new show in 2026
- Magic of Disney Animation is being built in the Animation Courtyard, bringing the space back to its former use after Star Wars Launch Bay
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster reopens some time this summer starring The Muppets
What’s Down at Animal Kingdom
- Wildlife Express Train and the Conservation Station where it leads are down for refurbishment (The Bluey and Bingo meet and greet is expected to open here May 26 and stay through the end of Cool Kids’ Summer on September 8, 2026)
- Dinoland has permanently closed
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