Spring break is one of the most hectic times to visit Disney World. Here are 8 tips my family swears by to make crowded park days better.

Sarah GillilandMar 4, 2024, 21:15 IST

Magic Kingdom is pretty much the most popular park all year.Sarah Gilliland

There are certain times of the year, like spring break, when Disney World can get really crowded.
The crowds often make for long lines, and the skip-the-line service for rides can sell out.

Spring break is one of the most popular times of year to visit Disney World. The weather is usually mild, and many kids across the country are off school, making it extra convenient.

When my family went last spring, it ended up being a wonderful experience, and it was nowhere near the most crowded we've ever felt at the Disney parks.

Here are some of the tips we used to navigate the unavoidable crowds.

Find fun ways to pass the time in line.

The lines in Fantasyland tend to get really packed in the middle of the day.Sarah Gilliland

Prepare to splurge on line-skipping services if rides are important to you.

Lines for newer rides, like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, can be especially long.Fiona Clair

Magic Kingdom can be especially crowded, but moving clockwise around the park can help.

Magic Kingdom is pretty much the most popular park all year.Sarah Gilliland

Take advantage of the free Disney transportation options.

We found the Skyliner to be the most efficient transportation option.Orlando Sentinel / Getty Images

Make sure to get there really early if you're planning on rope-dropping.

There are certain windows of time you want to avoid heading into a park.Katherine Welles/Shutterstock

Stay late for rides or shows if you can.

The later Fanstasmic was a little less crowded than the first time slot.Sarah Gilliland

Use the app instead of waiting in line when you can.

You can use the app to mobile-order food and check out at some stores.PREMIO STOCK/Shutterstock

Consider planning a rest day during your trip.

The hecticness of the parks during spring break isn't exactly relaxing.DavidMartinPhotos/Shutterstock

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