Walt Disney World in March

Walt Disney World in March comes to life with colorful floral arrangements, comfortable weatherand yes, the beginning of spring break crowds. Even though the parks can be busy, Walt Disney World is still a great destination to consider when traveling in March.

There’s plenty to see and do at Walt Disney World in March, including some Fan-favorite seasonal events like the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Keep reading to start planning your next Walt Disney World vacation this March.

What’s happening at Walt Disney World in March

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

The biggest event that begins in March at Walt Disney World is the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. EPCOT’s second festival of the calendar year focuses on everything is colorful and floral. The park comes alive with beautiful floral arrangements and characterful topiaries. Historically, the Festival of Flowers and Gardens starts the first week of March and runs until the beginning of June.

If you’re hungry, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is home to Outdoor kitchens serving a range of food and drink products. Unlike the Food and Wine Festival or Festival of the Holidays, the food served at Flower and Garden embraces everything about spring. Think flavors like honey and citrus.

In the evening, the American Adventure Pavilion vibrates with the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Concerts are included with theme park admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want guaranteed seats for your favorite band, you might consider booking a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package, which includes a dining reservation at an EPCOT restaurant and a reserved seating section for that evening’s concert.

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Women’s History Month at Walt Disney World

Mars is Women’s History Monthand Walt Disney World celebrates this annual celebration with limited time food and drink items around parks and resorts. Available all month, these items celebrate beloved Disney heroines as well as the culinary chefs of Walt Disney World. Be sure to check out these limited time items if you’re visiting Walt Disney World in March!

St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World

Although there are no major holidays like Christmas or Halloween in March, there are St. Patrick’s Day March 17! No matter how much you lean into the St. Patrick’s Day vibe each year, there’s no denying that this holiday always has a certain level of excitement because it ushers in the spring season. Walt Disney World celebrates St. Patrick’s Day every year with an array of limited-time food and beverage products at parks and resorts.

You can also see some limited time merchandise items like t-shirts or Mickey Mouse stuffed animals, but these are generally rare. Bring your green t-shirt if you’re visiting Walt Disney World during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday!

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Walt Disney World in March

In general, The weather at Walt Disney World in March is very pleasant. If you live in the north and are looking for warmer temperatures toward the end of winter, central Florida is an ideal location. According to Weather Spark, the average high in Orlando for March is 77 and the average low is 59.

March is definitely the time when we start to see a departure from those cooler winter temperatures, but it is we are still far from summer weather. Cold weather may still set in – I was at Disney Wold in March on a year when morning lows were in the 40s. You may still experience a few warm days, so you’ll want to keep a close eye on the forecast leading up to your trip. My advice is to pack for cooler and warmer days (basically, dress in layers).

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Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World in March

Prepare for spring break crowds

March is when we start to see schools taking time off to spring break. The first few days of the first week of March are generally safe, but from around the second week you can expect to see crowds increase. From mid-to-late March, expect busier than average days at all theme parks.

The busiest crowds during spring break are usually concentrated around the Easter weekend. So some years March may not be the busiest spring break month, but you should still prepare for longer wait times and overall busier parks.

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See Character Topiaries at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

In my opinion, The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is the prettiest of all EPCOT festivals. The floral arrangements and topiaries are stunning and worth taking the time to experience during your day at EPCOT. Topiaries are inspired by beloved Disney characters — see if you can find your favorite! There is usually one or two new topiaries that appear every year, which keeps things fresh and interesting.

View the Garden Rocks Concert Series Schedule

EPCOT has some really interesting musical acts for the Garden Rocks concert series. If there is a show you are interested in, I highly suggest making a restaurant reservation through the Garden Rocks Concert Series Meal Package. These packages include a dining reservations at participating EPCOT restaurants with a section of seats reserved for one of the evening’s concerts. The lines can be long, so this is an easy way to ensure you get a seat and a great meal.

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Walt Disney World in March was originally published on The World of Spark.

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