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Top 10 Reasons To Visit Walt Disney World RIGHT NOW – Spring 2018 Edition

Posted by: PaulaK March 13, 2018

Spring is a fantastic time of year to visit Walt Disney World. If you’re thinking about taking a spur of the moment trip but need a good reason to drop everything and head to Central Florida, here are ten of them.

10. Nor’easters

Do you live in the Northeast? The area has been hit with three Nor’easters in the month of March alone! Pack a bag while waiting for the airports to get back on a normal schedule, then catch the next plane to Orlando. No one will blame you.

9. Spring Break

Spring Break is right around the corner for many school systems. Why not surprise your kids with a trip to Walt Disney World? They’ll have a fantastic time without missing school, and you’ll get a break from the real world as well.

8. Daylight Savings Time

With Daylight Savings Time here, you’ll have an extra hour of sunshine each day in the parks. You’ll feel like you can get more done because of that hour. Florida is the Sunshine State, and if you visit right now you’ll be able to enjoy that sunshine. The almost daily summer storms have not yet moved in, so you will be able to savor your time outdoors.

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7. PhotoPass on Instagram

If you use Instagram there is now a new reason to love it. You can find your PhotoPass pictures on Instagram! Just head to the Disney PhotoPass Service Instagram page. While the service isn’t going anywhere, you should still head to Walt Disney World immediately so that you can try it out and let others know how it works. It’s all in the name of research.

6. Children’s Activity Centers

Many kids ages three through 12 love the Children’s Activity Centers that are located at some of the Deluxe Resorts. The sad news is that they are all closing on July 31. If your kids want to experience them one more time, you’d better head to Walt Disney World soon. The good news is that a new experience is coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, starting on April 13. It will be for kids ages four through 12, and it will have a Pixar theme. Reservations will soon be open, and you do not need to be staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

5. Spring Training

Major League Baseball Spring Training is currently underway. You can watch the Atlanta Braves at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex through March 24. If you have always planned to catch a game but haven’t gotten around to it you should not put it off any longer. Next year will be the final one that the Braves play at Walt Disney World.

4. The Edison

The Edison at Disney Springs opened in early 2018 to large crowds. The restaurant that turns into a nightclub at 10:00 is still hot, but the crowds have become slightly more reasonable. You’ll also want to check out Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and Enzo’s Hideaway. All three are in the same complex at Disney Springs, and the food and the atmosphere are amazing.

3. UP! A Great Bird Adventure

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to hit its 20th anniversary, and a new show is on the way to help celebrate. UP! A Great Bird Adventure will feature Russell and Dug from the popular Pixar movie UP. Different birds will also be part of the show. UP! A Great Bird Adventure will debut on April 22, so you do have a little bit of time to plan your trip.

2. Toy Story Land Opens June 30

Toy Story Land is going to open on June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That means that many families are planning summer trips to Walt Disney World in order to experience Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. When they’re done in the new land, they’ll then hit Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Star Tours. They’ll also want to watch the shows. Summer crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be the heaviest that they’ve been in a long time, possibly ever. Visit now so that you can hit everything in the park with shorter waits. You can always plan another short trip just for Toy Story Land if you want.

1. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The 25th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is underway, and it is more beautiful than ever! The popular topiaries featuring favorite Disney characters are back. This year features 15 outdoor kitchens. You’ll also find several gardens, The Goodness Garden Butterfly House, and a fun play area for the kids. The Garden Rocks concert series has returned as well. Artists include Simple Plan, Survivor, Rick Springfield, and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. If you want to catch a show but not wait in line, book a Garden Rocks Dining Package. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs daily through May 28, with the concerts taking place three times nightly Fridays through Mondays.

About PaulaK

I grew up in Western Massachusetts. When I was nine my family went to Disneyland and I was hooked. I grew up, attended New England College in Henniker, NH and eventually moved to Virginia. I worked as a disc jockey, married and became a full time mom when our daughter was born. Fast forward several years. In 2010 we moved to Central Florida and my Disney obsession grew. I now work as a freelance writer and spend my spare time in the parks. Under the name Paula Brown I penned the novels Dream Wanderers and The Coffee Cruiser. I also am a co-author of Dining at Walt Disney World: The Definitive Guide. I'm obsessed with Star Wars, so this is a good time to live in Central Florida. I've been a vegetarian for well over a decade, a choice that my daughter eventually made as well. While my husband still hasn't joined us fully he has given up most meats except for seafood. I was relieved to find that vegetarian dining is not difficult at Walt Disney World.