Walt Disney World in March

updated for 2024

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in March? Do you want to maximize your fun, know what to expect, and avoid unexpected surprises, such as finding out at the last minute that one of your party’s top priority rides is closed due to a scheduled refurbishment or that your resort is extra crowded due to a dance or cheer competition? Well Hello Magic has you covered. Here is your guide to Walt Disney World in March, the kick-off month to spring break travel season. This informational overview will cover everything from crowd levels, festivals, refurbishments, and special events to the weather in Orlando and more good-to-know Disney World news in March.

 Busiest Dates at Walt Disney World

• Friday, March 1–3: First weekend of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival | Contest of Champions Nationals dance and drill competition (located at Contemporary Resort)

• Friday, March 8–10: UCA All Star National Championship (cheer competition), hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with many cheer athletes, coaches, fans, and family members staying at the value resorts and park hopping

• Monday, March 11–31: Heavy spring break crowds combine with Easter break crowds the week of March 31 (Easter Sunday)

Seasonal Festivals and Holiday Activities 

• Wednesday, February 28–Monday, May 27, 2024: EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. This annual event celebrates all things spring with blooming gardens, fresh flavors, colorful entertainment, and more. For a special interactive festival experience, visit Butterfly Landing presented by Advent Health at World Nature near the Imagination! Pavilion. You will get to see butterflies up close and learn about their lifecycle. You may even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk. 

• Thursday, March 14–Sunday, March 17: Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs

• Sunday, March 3, 2024: Easter egg displays will adorn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. 

• Sunday, March 3, 2024: Offering spring and Easter themed treats, The Grand Cottage returns to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. 

• Sunday, March 31: Easter at Disney. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny make an appearance at Magic Kingdom around this time near Liberty Square or City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. 

• Participate in the Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt for character-inspired eggs around World Showcase in EPCOT. Purchase a game card at various merchandise locations in EPCOT and receive a prize at time of purchase. Starting date TBA.

• Friday, March 1–Sunday, 31. Women’s History Month will be celebrated across Walt Disney World parks, hotels, and Disney Springs in the form of a foodie adventure. Savor delicious food and beverage offerings developed by female cast members and inspired by favorite characters, like Tiana, Moana, and Minnie Mouse.

Closures, Refurbishments, and Openings

• Soarin’ Around the World Is Back! Glide around the globe on Soarin’ Around the World—returning to EPCOT on Wednesday, February 28, 2024!

• 1900 Park Fare reservations. On Tuesday, March 5, Guests can begin making reservations on DisneyWorld.com for character-dining, fan-favorite restaurant 1900 Park Fare, reopening at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, 2024. At a buffet-style breakfast and dinner, 1900 Park Fare Guests will be invited to “Wish Upon a Star” with Aladdin in his Prince Ali look, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Construction on this new attraction (a reimagining of Splash Mountain) is well underway. Scheduled to open in Summer 2024.

• Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is currently closed while undergoing an exciting refresh. This attraction will reopen this summer. 

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is currently closed for refurbishment and scheduled to reopen this summer or when a newly updated reopening date is announced. 

• Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids is temporarily unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance until mid-March 2024.

• Get ready to make a big splash! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopens on Sunday, March 17, 2024. It will be closed for refurbishment until March 16, 2024.

• Blizzard Beach Water Park will be open until March 16, 2024, after which it will be closed for refurbishment beginning March 17, 2024.

• Construction on The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort, the newest property in the Disney Vacation Club collection, is underway. The first loop of new cabins will open on July 1, a second loop of cabins open later in the month, and more cabins will open throughout the rest of the year. On Tuesday, March 1, new Disney Vacation Club Members whose home resort is The Cabins can begin booking at DisneyVacationClub.com or by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. 

• Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort remains closed for routine maintenance through late March 2024. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in any of the five leisure pools at this Disney Resort hotel.

• Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Disney’s Port Orlean Resort – French Quarter remains closed for regular maintenance through April 2024. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Ol’ Man Island Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, formerly known as Voyage of the Little Mermaid, will premiere this fall in Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard theater, which is currently under construction.

Park After Hours*, Extended Evening Hours**, and Special Events Dates

• Magic Kingdom After Hours: Monday, March 4; Monday, March 18

• Hollywood Studios After Hours: Wednesday, March 13; Wednesday, March 20; Wednesday, March 27

• EPCOT After Hours: Thursday, March 7; Thursday, March 28

• Magic Kingdom Extended Evening Hours: Wednesday, March 6; Wednesday, March 13; Wednesday, March 20; Wednesday, March 27

• EPCOT Extended Evening Hours: Monday, March 4; Monday, March 11; Monday, March 18; Monday, March 25 

Fast Facts

*Disney Park After Hours: 10:00 PM–1:00 AM at Magic Kingdom, 9:30 PM–12:30 AM at Hollywood Studios, and 10:00 PM–1:00 AM at EPCOT. Guests can enter the park as early as 7:00 PM, before the event officially begins. After Hours is a separate-ticket special event.

**Extended Evening Theme Park Hours: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Extended evening hours benefits registered Guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select hotels. At 6:00 PM, these guests can request to join the virtual queues for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and TRON: Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom.

Weather in Orlando, Florida

Warm up at Walt Disney World! In March, the average high temperature is around 77°F and the average low is around 57°F. This means it’s t-shirt and shorts weather during the daytime, however pack a light jacket or sweatshirt and pants for mornings and nights. It rains an average of 3.8” in March, which is a light-moderate amount, although not as light as in February, one of the driest months in Orlando. It is always a good idea to pack ponchos when traveling to Disney World, just in case, any time of the year. Generally, showers will pass by shortly with day-long storms being less common in March. In preparation for the bright, warm Florida sunshine, remember to pack sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, swimsuits, and sandals! And, don’t forget your Minnie ears!