Congratulations for planning a Walt Disney World Vacation during Spring Break!  The weather is great and there is a world of fun to discover at Disney World.  The downside is that you will not be alone.  This is one of the most crowded times of the year to venture to Orlando, Florida to visit the Disney World Resort.

Fear not, with a little planning and some helpful advice, you can tour like a pro and make sure that your Spring Break trip is spent enjoying the shows and attractions instead of standing in line.

Disney World Spring Break Vacation Advice

1. The most important advice you will receive is to arrive at the parks approximately 30 minutes prior to opening.  Even during the busiest seasons, you can still enjoy the parks with minimal lines during the first 2 hours that they are open each day.  By arriving prior to the opening time, you maximize this initial slow time and experience the attractions that you have been waiting so long to see!
   
2. Use Disney World's free FastPass system.  Disney World allows each guest to reserve access to one of their most popular attractions at a time by using their FastPass system.  It is free to use and will greatly reduce your time spent waiting in lines.
   
3. From personal experience we target 20 minutes waiting in line as the threshold.  We have gone entire weeks during the busiest part of Spring Break without having to wait longer than that for ANY attraction.  To accomplish this you need to follow steps #1 & #2 above and have the discipline to skip attractions when they get lines longer than 20 minutes.  This sometimes means making sure that you visit your must see attractions as soon as the park opens or make sure you get a FastPass for them.
   
4. Plan on taking a break in the early afternoons.  Shortly after lunch is when the parks get to be at their busiest.  This is a good time to go back to your room to relax, enjoy the Resort Pools, or explore some Disney World Resort hotels that you haven't been to before (Disney's Grand Floridian, Disney's Wilderness Lodge, & Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge are all MUST see Disney World attractions in their own right!)
   
5. Make sure that you make all Dining Reservations prior to arriving for your vacation.  There is nothing more disheartening than seeing families being turned away from restaurants in the evening because there are no opening and they didn't make reservations.  This is an absolute must if you have booked the Disney Dining Plan for your vacation.
   
6. Remain flexible.  Although you should have a plan for each day of your trip, don't be afraid to be flexible.  Remember that your goal should be to have a great family vacation and that is more important than following your preplanned  schedule to perfection.
   
7. If all else fails go to Epcot.  If things start to get too crowded, just head to Epcot.  This Disney World theme park can handle the extra crowds and with the International Flower & Garden Festival there are many things to see and enjoy beside the normal attractions.

Although there may not be any truly slow seasons at Disney World there are definitely still some extremely crowded times to visit.  The current Spring Break Season is one of the busiest times of the year.

If you are planning to visit the Walt Disney World Resort is during one of the busy times there are still ways to have a great vacation without spending all of your time waiting in lines.

Disney World Parks: Crowd Beating Tips

• Even if you are not a morning person, arrive at the theme parks approximately 30 minutes prior to opening.  You will get to see the park opening show and you will be treated to approximately 2 hours of the lightest crowds of the day. 
• If you have a must see attraction that you have been looking forward to, do it first.  That way you do not get disappointed if it becomes too busy later in the day. 
• The Magic Kingdom attracts the largest crowds.  This is especially true during the busy seasons.  Consider planning on visiting for the first 3-4 hours after opening and then again for the last 3 hours of the day. 
• The best day to visit the Magic Kingdom is at park opening the morning after they were open late the previous night for Extra Magic Hours.
• During peak season consider investing in the Park Hopper option for your tickets.  This will allow you to change parks if the one you are in becomes too crowded.  Nothing is more frustrating than feeling trapped in a crowded park.
• Make use of the Disney FastPass system.  This free system allows you to avoid long waits in line for the most popular Disney attractions, by giving you a time range later in the day that you can return to a short (usually 10 minutes) line.  This can free up a lot of your day and still enable you to ride your favorite attractions.
• Hit the most popular attractions when the park opens and plan to see the attractions that can handle large numbers of people (example: shows with large theaters) later in the day.  This will significantly reduce your time spent in lines.
• Epcot handles large numbers of people without feeling crowded compared to the other parks.  It is a good place to head to when the park you are visiting is getting overwhelmed.
• Don't forget about the Disney Parades, shows, and live entertainment that happens throughout the parks.  This will entertain your family and you don't have to wait in lines to see ( Visit Epcot For The Live Entertainment ).
• If you don't wish to see the parades, that is often a good time to catch some rides, as large numbers of people do watch the parades.
• BE FLEXIBLE.  If what you have planned is not working out, change your plans.  Don't get frustrated, you are on vacation at Dsney World.

Great Disney Activities Beyond The Theme Parks

• Each Disney World Resort is a destination by itself.  Take the afternoon to check out some of them.  The Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Wilderness Lodge, the Polynesian Resort, Contemporary Resort, and the Grand Floridian are all great places to visit.  Each has unique features to check out, and good places to eat lunch.
• Take advantage of the wonderfully themed Resort Pools.  The Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa resorts all have great themed pool areas that make a great break away from the crowded parks.
• Explore Disney's Boardwalk Area.  There are shops, restaurants to check out, as well as, the Boardwalk, Yacht Club, & Beach Club Resorts to explore. 
• Rent a watercraft.  Many of the Disney World Resorts have marinas where you can rent a variety of watercraft.
• Visit Downtown Disney.  There are tons of shops with unique items, including the incredible World of Disney Store.  There are also a large variety of Restaurants featuring all kinds of cuisine to please any palette.

By Planning Ahead You Can Have Great Disney Vacation In Any Season
By doing some research like you are doing right now, you can have a great Disney World Vacation no matter what the season.  Remember that there are tons of activities to do at Disney World that are outside of the main theme parks ( 28 Things To Do At Disney World That Don't Require Park Tickets ).

The single most important tip to remember is to arrive at the parks for opening.  You will be able to accomplish more during this time, than any other time of the day.

Lastly, if you are planning to eat is Disney's Table Service Restaurants make reservations as early as possible ( Disney takes reservations starting 180 days prior to your visit).  It is not uncommon for the on-site restaurants to be completely full and not take any walk-up customers.