Disneyland in March

Disneyland in March brings classic spring vibes, spring break and plenty of magic. Plus, one of my favorite events of year is back! Keep reading for all the basics and an in depth guide for Disneyland March 2024.

This article covers important calendar events and closures in March, how these events might affect crowds levels, dressing for the Anaheim weather in March and discount tickets available for the month.Disneyland in March guide

Disneyland in March Calendar of Events

Are you ready to live it up at Disneyland in March? It’s a wonderful time to visit even during Spring Break and I’m here to share why and how to navigate all the fun you’re about to have at Disneyland. 

 

Fountain Spring Trees Disneyland

Disneyland in March Hours:

  • Disneyland Park Monday through Thursday opens 8:00 or 9:00 am and closes at 9:00 or 10:00 pm. Friday through Sunday opens at 8:00 or 9:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm or midnight.
  • California Adventure Park Monday through Thursday opens 8:00 or 9:00 am and closes at 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 pm. Friday through Sunday opens at 8:00 or 9:00 am and closes at 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 pm.
  • Park hopping begins at 11:00 am for those with valid tickets and reservations.
  • Early Entry is now on a daily rotation, see the schedule here

March Events and Important Dates 

  • Magic Happens, my favorite day time parade is now showing
  • March 1 welcomes back Food & Wine Festival, my favorite seasonal festival of the year!
  • March 21 is the last day of Mickey’s Mix Magic projections with fireworks on select nights, it’ll take a break for a few weeks before returning again later in 2024

 

Disney Food and Wine Sip and Savor

 

March Crowds at Disneyland

Crowds are a common concern for Disneyland guests—it’s tricky to navigate finding the best days with longer park hours, more open rides, a full entertainment schedule and low crowds.

 

 

Spring break Disneyland

 

I always say go when it works best for you, then I can help you work out the logistics like what rides to go on and when. It’s the main reason I created Disneyland Plans—step by step ride guides with optimal wait times and more. 

If you’re super concerned about crowds I suggest you skip:

  • The first day and weekend of Food & Wine Festival
  • The first and last few nights of Wondrous Journeys, especially at night time

We might see lower crowds on these dates:

Anything is possible, and when it comes to crowds it’s highly likely that even our best time guesses could miss the mark. However, I think these dates might be a good choice.

 

Disneyland spring flowers

 

  • Daytime before any After Dark events tend to be a bit lighter on crowds, so don’t let the “early” closing time deter you, it can actually be a smart choice
  • Weekends in March for lower crowds because most Spring Break visits like to take advantage of weekdays
  • While the SoCal tickets have weekend options, those are usually so spread out since they’re good for 6 months this year. 

Add this info to any Disneyland crowd calendars you might see (they’re not my favorite) and plan accordingly. 

Dressing for March Weather

My usual packing for Disneyland includes at the very least a hoodie, even sometimes in July I reach for that hoodie at night. Layers are key and getting a locker can really help.

 

What to wear to Disneyland in March

 

  • If it’s wet and rainy at Disneyland see my must haves for rainy days
  • Lightweight joggers or pants with flexibility are nice for spring days
  • T shirts in long or short sleeve so you can roll them up if the temps rise

March Disneyland Discounts

2024 is the year for Disneyland discounts—Disney wants you to come for a vacation so there are a few options and discounts to help you visit Disneyland cheaper!

 

Disneyland Spring flag retreat

 

Kids’ Special Ticket Offer for as low as $50 per day, visit on select weekdays January 8 – March 10. Simply enter any valid date and the special rate will automatically load.

Southern California Ticket Offer good for visits January 2 through June 2, 2024.

Extra Day Free gives you 5 days for the price of 4, it’s an ongoing special you can find listed with my partners at Get Away Today here.

Add Universal Studios Hollywood or other area theme parks tickets for under $100 per person.

Do you have more questions about your Disneyland visit this time of year? Or maybe you’re considering another month for your visit—find the yearly Disneyland calendar here. Plus,  download your step by step Disneyland Plan now or submit a request for a one on one planning help. 

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