A new quiet beach, accommodating 400 guests, has been created with a view of the park. Guests can bunny-hop over to the Magic Kingdom on April 4 for the classic parade. This nationally televised event helps make the celebration special with pastel-colored floats and Disney characters dressed in their Sunday best. Disney's River Country invites you to step back into the summer days of yesteryear and enjoy life's simple pleasures with the All-American Water Party. From April 4 through Sept. 4, guests slip and slide down water chutes at top speeds, float along the white-water rapids or plunge into the water at Bay Cove.
Disney characters are on hand along with live music, fun and games for the entire family.
Downtown Disney Marketplace is right on time with the grand opening celebration of the Artisan watch area April 10-11 at the World of Disney. The event features autograph sessions by limited edition watch collection artists Mark Seppela, Brian Blackmore and Ralph Kent, and several custom paintings by the Disney Design Group. This new guest area features customized character watches hand-drawn by Disney artists. A certified U.S. Postal Service drop box postmarks tax returns right up until the midnight deadline, and a team of Internal Revenue Service representatives offer last-minute tax tips. The Disney Institute is offering photography enthusiasts a chance to capture the magic of nature during a special photo expedition, April 17-23.