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  • On Feb 8, 2026
    Deborah from France Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, We consider coming to WDW in 2027. According to you, which period would be less crowdy between Feb 20th / March 6th or April 17h/ May 1st ? TIA!

    Bonjour, Deborah! Welcome to planDisney. I'm so happy that you're getting a headstart on your 2027 Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Dream it early and plan it big!

    There are so many new and exciting experiences coming to the Walt Disney World Resort that should be open and ready for you when you arrive. There should be recently updated Audio-Animatronics on Frozen Ever After, a newly re-imagined Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad should be all shiny and new when it reopens later this year after its lengthy refurbishment. And that's just touching the tip of the iceberg. Plus, there's likely more that we don't even know about yet. It's certainly an exciting time to be a Disney Parks fan!

    While there isn't an exact science to predicting crowd levels, times when students are off from school and holidays are typically busier than others. Since your April 17 to May 1 dates may overlap with some spring breaks, I would go with your February 20 to March 6 dates. When the 2027 dates are released, I recommend you take a look at the tickets page of the site and use the key at the top of the calendar to help you make your decision. It should break down which dates are considered Value Season, Regular Season, and Peak Season.

    Now, I have no insider information, but I do know that the Walt Disney Imagineers have hinted that the Pueblo Esperanza section of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park should be opening at some point in 2027. So be sure to follow along with the Disney Parks Blog as your trip gets closer. It may be obvious, but saying that it will be open in 2027 is a big window, so there's no guarantee the worlds of Encanto and Indiana Jones will be ready when you're there. But my fingers, toes, and merman fins are all crossed that you'll get to experience it.

    Deborah, be sure to keep Disney Parks Blog bookmarked so you know when 2027 dates go on sale. And be sure to reach out again if you have any other questions!

    The miracle is you,
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, New Jersey

Well, hello there! I'm Matt, and I'm a Disney-loving husband, teacher, and uncle from New Jersey. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you discover the moments that become part of your symphony of memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Matt

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