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Disney World Crowd Calendar March 2021

Disney World Crowd Calendar March 2021


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Spring Break Season!  March 2021 and early April 2021 are typically a BUSY time to visit Walt Disney World.  The crowds will remain Heavy to Insane  through the entire month due to a variety of school spring breaks.  Be sure to follow my recommendations here on the Disney World Crowd Calendar for March 2021.

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival begins in March and runs until Late May and it creates a slight increase in crowds, but affects Epcot more on the weekends than at other times.  The concert lineup for Garden Rocks haven’t been announced yet.  It’s rare that rides are closed during this month, but check my Attraction Refurbishment page closer to your date to verify.  We do know that the Walt Disney World Railroad and Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed.

While March 2019 is typically busy, you can manage them with good touring plans and Fastpass+ usage.   I’ve set touring records during some of the busiest days, so I know what I’m talking about. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World resort, rise early on your Magic Kingdom day and take advantage of the early opening of the Magic Kingdom.

Avoid the trap of visiting a park on its longest hours day.  More people will be there and the wait times can be 30% to 100% higher than other days.

Disney World Crowd Calendar March 2021

What will the weather be like during your March trip?

  • Average high temperature:  78°F
  • Average low temperature:  54°F
  • Mean temperature:  66°F
  • Record high temperature:  92°F (1963)
  • Record low temperature:  25°F (1980)
  • Average Precipitation:  4.01 in.

Weather in Orlando in March tends to be mild, but evenings can feel chilly, so bring a hoodie or jacket.  It still rains some times, but not like it does here in the summer.

Should I use Extra Magic Hours privilege?

(This information is not valid during the Covid-19 recovery) If you are a Disney World hotel guest who is planning to use Extra Magic Hours, use the morning ones.  The morning ones are a great benefit, if you leave after lunch or parade time.  Avoid the parks that offer evening Extra Magic Hours because they have large crowds at night and many rides have long lines (Hollywood Studios and Epcot).  I used to recommend the Magic Kingdom late EMH, but only the final hour has any benefit.  If you choose a Late Extra Magic Hour park, you should plan to sleep in the next day.

A note on Fastpass+ Booking

(This information is not valid during the Covid-19 recovery)  Fastpass+ can be booked 60 days in advance for ONSITE guests and 30 days in advance for OFFSITE guests and Annual Passholders.  You can begin booking them at 7am Eastern Time.  The booking dates are included on my Disney Crowd Calendar below.

Special April Events at Walt Disney World

  • Epcot Flower and Garden Festival – March  through May

To read the crowd level, follow the DATE at the top!  The best park each day is marked in GREEN.

Lowest Crowds
Low Crowds / Best Park
Moderate Crowds / Median Park
Busy Crowds
Insane Crowds / Worst Park

Includes all entertainment options, weather and Fastpass/Dining booking dates!

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If you are viewing on a desktop/laptop, you will see a week at a time with all the full details.  It is printable.  If you are on mobile, it will show in mobile format that will stream down the page.  You must subscribe to Character Locator in order to see more than one day at a time..

My March 2020 Crowd Calendar includes park hours, Extra Magic Hours, special entertainment options, 180 Days Dining Window, 60 and 30 Day Fastpass+ Booking Windows!

Disney World Crowd Calendar March 2021

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Courtney

Friday 6th of March 2020

I'm also confused, going to DHS on 3/15. It's listed as a best park day, but has evening EMH?

Arianna Stanton

Saturday 8th of February 2020

I am going to Disney world in March 27th to April 2nd

Courtney

Tuesday 4th of February 2020

I switched our HS day from Saturday 3/14 to Sunday 3/15 because of added evening extra magic hours. Also gave up 2 fast passes for Smuggler's Run. You have HS listed as the best day on the crowd calendar. Was this a good switch? Should I switch back? TIA!

kennythepirate

Tuesday 4th of February 2020

EMH are not a benefit, they attract much larger crowds

George

Monday 27th of January 2020

NP thanks!

George

Monday 27th of January 2020

Kenny, you have Sunday March 15th listed as having early morning magic from 8-9am at HWS on your crowd calendar, but Disney does not show this extra magic hour.. Is this on there in advance of knowing Disney will be updating soon? Has Disney just been slow at plugging this change in on their end?

kennythepirate

Monday 27th of January 2020

It used to be Early, but they changed to Late, when I updated it, it did not remove the Early ones. Thanks for pointing this out. I have fixed the issue.

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