Disney World in March 2024
March is a great month to visit Walt Disney World if you want the opportunity to enjoy long hours without suffering through the heat of the summer months. The first week of March has moderate crowds but this is spring break season in Florida so expect crowds to build from the second week on into April. Keep reading to find out about crowds, closures and special events during your March trip to Disney World.
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Disney World Ride Closures & Refurbishments in March
Magic Kingdom - Country Bears will be closed January 27 - Summer 2024.
Magic Kingdom - Splash Mountain is closed and will reopen as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in late 2024
Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Rock ‘n Roller Coaster will be closed January 8 - Summer 2024.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park - Kali River Rapids will be closed January 8 - March 15, 2024.
Magic Kingdom - Splash Mountain has permanently closed with the Brer Rabbit theme. It will reopen as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at some point in late 2024.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort - Fantasia Pool (main pool) will be closed from January 2024 to April 2024. The resort’s Duck Pond pool will remain open at this time.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - Fuentes del Morro Pool (main pool) will be closed from January 2024 to April 2024. Guests are welcome to swim in any of the resort’s 5 leisure pools during this time.
Disney’s Polynesian Resort - a new tower is being built at so you will see and hear construction at the resort.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter: Doubloon Lagoon Pool (only pool) will be closed from January 2024 to April 2024. Guests are welcome to swim at Ol’ Man Island pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort.
2025 Closure: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck pool will be closed January 2025 - May 2025.
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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in March:
Spring Break Season 2024: Crowds will stay in the moderate-to-high zone for most of March but start decreasing in early April. Highest crowds will be around Easter (March 31). Get to the theme parks before they open to enjoy the lowest crowds of the day or stay until the last two (2) hours of the day.
Thoughts on Early Entry - Every day, all four Disney World theme parks open 30 to 60 minutes prior to the general posted opening time for guests staying at the official Disney World resort hotels and select “Good Neighbor” hotels. This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.
Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Fantasmic! will probably have at least one performance every night in March. When two or three performances are offered, the later performance will always be less crowded than the earlier show. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.
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Special Events at Disney World in March:
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - Beginning February 28, 2024 (Ending date has not been announced). This beautiful event is included with park admission and features whimsical topiaries, special displays, gardening seminars, and Garden Rocks mini-concerts at the American Gardens Theatre stage at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM.
Epcot's Easter Egg-Stravaganza - 2024 Dates to Be Announced. Purchase a map & stickers for $9.99 that helps you find hidden eggs decorated with Disney characters. You can purchase maps and start your hunt at the following locations: Disney Traders, Pin Central, Plaza Towers (Port of Entry) and World Traveler (International Gateway). It is a fun way to explore Epcot.
Mighty St. Patrick's festival at Raglan Road (Disney Springs) - Dates to be Announced. A wonderful week of Irish Music, dancing, face painting & more. Check performance schedule here.
Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.
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The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
Use the month buttons below for lists of Disney World ride closures, attraction refurbishments, special events and crowd warnings by month. We hope this information helps you have a wonderful and memorable vacation.