Let’s celebrate the return of Spring with a trip to Walt Disney World in March!
In this post, I’ll go over everything you need to know about visiting Walt Disney World Resort in March, such as weather, what to pack, what the crowds are like, special events, and what’s closed.
All dates and information subject to change throughout the year. This post will be updated frequently, but for the most up to date information on what’s closed and what’s reopened, check out my post about Disney World closures and what’s new.
Weather in Orlando in March
March ushers in the Spring season, so just like much of the US, the Orlando area starts to warm up a bit compared to January and February.
Temperatures are an average high of 79° F and low of 58° F. Surprisingly March can be a bit rainy, with an average of 2.5 inches of rain.
Although I suppose that means we’ll see lots of flowers and trees blossoming after the dreary Winter months.
Overall, the weather in the Orlando area in March is mild, making it a good time to visit if you want to avoid the hot and humid months!
Temperature and precipitation data is sourced from NOAA.
What to wear to Disney World in March
I still recommend packing layers, as you would in the Winter months, since half of March is still in the Winter season.
At the very least, be sure to pack a jacket or sweatshirt and pants that you can easily mix and match with everything.
As I always say, pack shoes that work for your feet.
That doesn’t necessarily mean showing up in 6-inch heels because they’re cute. But some folks do just fine all day in flip flops while others can’t go without sneakers and orthopedic inserts.
Given the range in temps, it makes sense to pack at least 1 pair of close-toed shoes in case you have a few cool days.
Other than that, always have some sunscreen, sunglasses, and a disposable rain poncho or umbrella in your daily theme park bag. These items will keep you comfortable rain or shine!
Check out my Disney World packing list guide for more tips.
My packing guide includes a FREE printable packing list that will help keep you organized and ensure you don’t forget anything important!
Events and holidays
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on March 5, which also happens to be Figment to purple dragon’s birthday.
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival includes topiaries shaped like Disney characters, gardens and floral displays, the Garden Rocks concert series at the American Gardens Theatre, fun food booths, and more.
Look out for new topiaries this year, featuring Phineas & Ferb.
There’s usually some celebration going on at Raglan Road in Disney Springs, as well as at Epcot on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17).
March is also the start of Spring Break season for schools around the US, including K-12 and higher ed.
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Ride and attraction closures
There are several rides and attractions that are closed in March across all four theme parks, as well as other locations and resorts.
As reopening dates are announced, this post will be updated.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Kali River Rapids is closed through mid-March. As of February 16, the reopening date has not yet been announced.
- It’s Tough to Be A Bug! runs through March 16 and closes forever on March 17.
Epcot
- Test Track closed in June 2024 for a lengthy refurbishment and will reopen in time for Summer 2025.
- Gran Fiesta Tour Featuring The Three Caballeros reopens March 15, 2025.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- As of February 16, there are no closures announced for Hollywood Studios for March 2025.
Magic Kingdom
- Astro Orbiter is closed for a major refurbishment until Summer 2025. When I visited in February, the ride was completely dismantled – the rockets were completely gone!
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed until 2026 for a massive refurbishment.
- The Hall of Presidents is also closed for an update, but its reopening date is not yet known.
Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon
- Blizzard Beach is expected to be open in March, but likely closing in April for refurbishment.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is expected to be closed, likely reopening in April.
- Disney has not yet announced when the two parks will switch spots, as only one is typically open at a time. However, as of February 16, hours for Blizzard Beach are available through early April.
Are you planning to visit Disney World in March?
Are you planning to visit in March for some springtime fun? Let’s chat in the comments below.
Lastly, for more monthly guides, check out these posts:
- WDW in January
- WDW in February
- WDW in March – you are here!
- WDW in April
- WDW in May
- WDW in June
- WDW in July
- WDW in August
- WDW in September
- WDW in October
- WDW in November
- WDW in December
About the author
Meg Frost is the creator of The Park Pixie, where she covers Disney World, Disney+, and Disney fandom.
She holds an M.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University and B.S. in Communication & American Studies from University of Miami in Florida.
This post was originally published on February 6, 2022. It was last updated February 16, 2025.
Lorena Branco
Monday 7th of February 2022
Hi Meg,
Congrats, your site/blog is awesome and very helpful. Looking for a suggestion. We will be travelling to Florida from Montreal (Canada) and plan to go to Disney. Previously (3 years ago) we spent an entire day at Magic Kingdom and my children were fascinated with the experience. The children are now 10 and 6 years old, so we intend to visit the 3 remaining parks between Feb 28th and March 2 (Epcot, Hollywood studios and Animal Kingdom). We are still undecided about staying on site vs. a "neighboring" hotel that still provides park benefits. Would the order in which we visit the parks make any difference? (meaning is there any benefit to visiting a specific park on Monday over a Tuesday or Wednesday?
Regards Lorena
Meg Frost
Tuesday 8th of February 2022
Hi Lorena,
Staying at a Disney resort or one of their approved "good neighbor" hotels gives benefits like early entry or extra late hours. The extra hours differ for each park and day, so if you want to take advantage of those extra hours, you could plan your days around that. For example, on Feb 28, Epcot has extra evening hours from 9-11 PM, so depending on when you arrive, Epcot might be a good pick for that day. You can check out the daily schedule here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/five-day/, which will tell you which park has extra morning or evening hours.
Have a great trip! Meg