Hi Stacey, Traveling mid-April, you will still be hitting the Spring Break crowd, so I do recommend making dining reservations. Reservations can be made 90 days prior to your check-in date by calling 407-WDW-DINE/407-939-3463. To make the most of your
Dining Plan (unless you have the Quick Service) I suggest having one reservation per day for a table service meal.
Downtown Disney is a great area for dining and shopping. I would plan on spending about 2-3 hours here. This is a favorite spot for my family. We love the shops and restaurants. While it is free to go to Downtown Disney, there are a LOT of opportunities to spend money here, so I would set a spending limit and stick with it!
There are 2
miniature golf courses at Disney World to choose from. Fantasia Gardens is near the Epcot Resort Area. Take Disney transportation to the Dolphin Resort. It is located across the street, so ask for directions once you reach the Dolphin.
Winter Summerland is the second miniature golf course. To reach it, take the bus to Blizzard Beach and you can walk from here.
I hope you have fun planning your spring vacation!