Visiting Walt Disney World in March 2025
March is a popular time to visit Walt Disney World! The weather is just right for enjoying the swimming and water attractions, without being too hot like in the summer. Plus, with spring break in full swing, it’s the perfect time for families to plan a magical vacation without having to worry about taking the kids out of school.
However, it’s important to note that when visiting Disney World in March, the parks can get quite busy… especially during the last two weeks. Sometimes, Easter falls in March as well, adding to the crowds. But in 2025, Easter falls on April 20th, which should help spread out the crowd a bit. With a little bit of planning and strategy, you can still have an amazing time at the parks. So don’t let the crowds discourage you – March can still be a wonderful time to experience all the Disney magic!
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Planning a Disney World vacation in 2025? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer in the coming year! (You can also still check out our 2024 guide here!)
News and Updates for 2025
- Beginning July 24, 2024, Walt Disney World will roll out new, simplified names for its services. Disney Genie+ will be rebranded as Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while Individual Lightning Lane will be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass. These updated passes will merge features from current services and the previous FastPass+ service, allowing guests to book experiences in advance. With the upgrade, guests can make Lightning Lane plans 7 days before arrival for resort guests and 3 days before for non-resort guests.
March At-a-Glance
- March is a warmer month, but you will still want to wear layers. Mornings and evenings will still be a bit chilly, but afternoons will typically be warmer.
- March is one of the busiest months of the year. With spring breaks happening all across the country, the parks will be busy… especially during the last two weeks of the month.
- Major refurbishments are usually finished in March, but there may still be a few. Disney tends to schedule their refurbishments during less busy seasons, but some of these may still be finishing up early in March.
- Easter is on April 20, 2025, so spring break crowds should be a bit more spread out than usual. Depending on when Easter falls, March crowds can be quite intense as sometimes it coincides with spring breaks. This year, however, should see crowds a bit more spread out.
March Events
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival usually begins in late February and runs through late May. This beloved festival transforms Epcot into a breathtaking springtime wonderland. Visitors can enjoy a stunning display of flowers and topiaries, indulge in delicious outdoor food, and listen to live music at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Exclusive festival merchandise and scavenger hunts (including the popular Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt) add to the experience, making it a must-see event for flower and nature enthusiasts.
*Epcot festivals tend to bring more local crowds on evenings and weekends, so plan on visiting Epcot during the week if crowds are a concern.
Walt Disney World (as well as ESPN Wide World of Sports) typically hosts several athletic events each month. These events don’t usually have a major impact on crowds in the parks, but they will likely affect resort availability and crowds at Disney’s value resorts. Here are the events scheduled so far in March:
- Youth Flag Football World Championships – February 28-March 2, 2025
- UCA All-Star National Cheerleading Championship – March 8-9, 2025
- Disney Spring Training – March 10-April 20, 2025
Mardi Gras falls on March 4, so that week will likely see an increase in crowds. St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17, but this shouldn’t necessarily affect crowds too much.
March Refurbishments & Closures
*We’ve included all current refurbishments here on this list… even ones that may be open in time for March 2025. (Please note that this list could change at a moment’s notice.)
Magic Kingdom
- Tron Lightcycle Power Run is now open!
- Splash Mountain closed permanently on January 23, 2023, to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The newly re-themed attraction opened to the public on June 28, 2024!
- Country Bear Musical Jamboree closed on January 27, 2024. An updated brand-new show will debut on July 17, 2024!
- Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed for refurbishment from July 8 – August 21, 2024.
- Jungle Cruise will be closed from August 26 – September 17, 2024.
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open!
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is now open!
- Test Track closed on June 17, 2024, for a multi-month refurbishment. A reopening date has not yet been announced but will likely be sometime in 2025.
- Frozen Ever After will be closed from November 2-6, 2024.
Hollywood Studios
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid is permanently closed, and will be replaced with a fully reimagined production called “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.” The new show is expected to debut in Fall 2024.
- Jedi Training Academy: Trials of the Temple has permanently ended.
Animal Kingdom
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug will be closing at some point to make way for a Zootopia Tree of Life Show. No dates have been announced.
- Primeval Whirl is permanently closed
- It is anticipated that Dino-Rama, as a whole, will likely close at some point to make way for a major expansion. Disney has shared plans for potential replacements, such as a Moana Mini-Land, which includes detailed concept art. Additionally, there is the possibility of a Zootopia Expansion beyond Dino-Rama. Although these proposals are promising, it should be noted that they have not yet been approved or funded by Disney. Therefore, the fate of Dino-Rama remains uncertain, but it is evident that its days are limited.
Other
- Blizzard Beach closed on March 17, 2024, for winter refurbishment. No opening date has been announced.
March Weather
Overall, the weather in Orlando is quite pleasant in March. So if you’re looking to visit Disney World without the extreme heat, this may be the perfect time to go. The average high is 78 degrees and the low is typically around 58 degrees. It is also typically a dryer month in terms of rain. Compared with both January and February, the days are certainly getting a bit longer as well, which will allow more daylight hours in the parks. Layers may be necessary for the morning hours or late evening, but overall March is an excellent time to visit in terms of weather.
March Disney World Crowd Calendar
Crowd calendars are very popular, but they can also be a bit unpredictable. It’s best not to completely rely on them when making your Disney World vacation plans.
While crowd calendars can be a big help in knowing what to expect, keep in mind, they are predictions at best. When designing our calendars, we take a look at events, school calendars, ticket prices, park hours, holidays, and typical monthly patterns. But unfortunately, our crowd calendars cannot predict other things such as weather, travel advisories, pandemics, or last-minute openings or closings of shows and attractions.
On top of that, many are choosing to travel differently these days. Quiet months have become popular due to runDisney events as well as other Disney events and promotions, while busier seasons have seen a downward trend in the last couple of years.
When it comes to March crowds, earlier in the month is better as many schools throughout the country are on spring break later in the month. In a typical year, spring break is generally one of the most crowded times of the year to visit Disney World! So if crowds are an issue for you, you may want to avoid the second half of the month. It is worth noting that Mardi Gras week (the first week of March) could also see an increase in crowds.
Ready to start planning your visit to Walt Disney World in March?
Here are some resources to help you get started!
Walt Disney World Resort Guides:
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Disney Value Resort Hotels
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Disney Moderate Resort Hotels
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Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels
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Disney Deluxe Villas
Walt Disney World Dining Guides:
Walt Disney World Attraction Guides:
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Attraction Guide for Magic Kingdom
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Attraction Guide for Epcot
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Attraction Guide for Hollywood Studios
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Attraction Guide for Animal Kingdom
There’s nothing better than knowing what to expect on your Disney World vacation. Our monthly guides can help you visit with a plan!
January | February
March (you are here) | April
May | June
July | August
September | October
November | December
Planning your first Walt Disney World vacation? Be sure to visit my step-by-step guide to begin!
