We've just booked to go on the 4th of March to WDW, but I didn't realise that Spring Break was on. From what I hear, it's incredibly busy at this time.
Have I just made a really stupid mistake?
Have I just made a really stupid mistake?
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Is March really THAT busy!?!?!
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ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Early March should not be bad. Spring breaks are scattered over March, so they don't make as big an impact...unless they coencide with Easter week. Last week in March leading into Easter will be bad. (of course that is the week we are going...:brick
The Disney Kid
Well-Known Member
I was there the first week of March 2004. The crowds were pretty light.
I'll be going from the 4th to the 19th but probably do alot of Disney towards the beginning.
NewfieFan
Well-Known Member
The crowds will roll in around the 12th... so doing Disney early is to your benefit! The 1/2 marathon is on the weekend of the 6th and 7th - this will increase crowds on that weekend! Other than that you should be fine!
I'll be there the 2nd to the 10th! Have a great trip! :wave:
pixiesteno
Well-Known Member
We checked in on the first weekend of March last year (2009) and the Princess Marathon was in full works and there was a dance/band comp. at the same time and we did not find that the parks were overly crowded. In fact, the parks were less busy the beginning of March than they were Dec 13 - 18, 2008.
We really enjoyed our stay and we were at All Stars Music with the bulk of the dance/band kids.
We really enjoyed our stay and we were at All Stars Music with the bulk of the dance/band kids.
We'll be visiting our relatives in Jacksonville from the 4th to the 7th so hopefully should miss it.
We'll be staying in our own villa so being in a hotel won't bother me. I don't mind if it's crowded - I just don't want it to be packed. But there's always fast passes.
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Fast Passes are good, plus if you arrive at the parks at opening, you always have about two or so hours of normalcy, even on the most crowded days. As I said, we have been doing the week before or after Easter (due to school break time) the last few years and it is doable with early starts and a plan. I was even able to get all of the ADR's we wanted (easier than during free dining weeks)
The Disney Kid
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I've been there during Daytona. It was a madhouse! Swore i'd never do it again.
I don't think anyone is going to accurately predict crowds, as the economy is creating unpredictable patterns. Disney's major discounting, however, may have a large effect. I know last year I went during the Spring Break season and had a room-only discount (charging Value season rates when it was considered Peak season). The parks weren't crowded at all. I'd be prepared for crowds though.
DizneyPryncess
Well-Known Member
My in-laws time share used to be the first week of March, and it was always fairly low-moderate in crowds. Now their week is in mid-March and it was a huge shock to us. The bulk of Spring Break is mid to late March, and that's when it's bad. Like others have said, whenever Easter falls is very crowded too, and sometimes that falls in March. This year it's April.
SpaceMtn101
Member
spring break in florida vary from first week to third week and most of colleges... it does get busier when colleges are out and then when kids get out around easter
I really don't mind crowds and wil go prepared for that. I just don't want it to be shoulder to shoulder.
Matt and Kelly
Well-Known Member
We were at WDW last March (20th-29th) and I really didn't find the crowds too bad. There were a few longer waits (Soarin' and Toy Story) but that seems to be the norm at any time.
We always arrive at the parks first thing to try and beat some of the crowds in the morning though, so maybe that's why I didn't think they were that bad. I would go again during that time frame...have a great trip!
We always arrive at the parks first thing to try and beat some of the crowds in the morning though, so maybe that's why I didn't think they were that bad. I would go again during that time frame...have a great trip!
ewensell3
Well-Known Member
It's nowhere near as bad as summer. Have a good time!
