A statue of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in ToonTown at Disneyland.

Going to Disneyland in March brings the promise of spring, and what better way to celebrate the season than by visiting Disneyland, the happiest place on earth. This post will guide you through the magic that awaits at the resort during the month of March. A time when crowds are mostly moderate and the weather pleasant.

We’ll explore everything you need to know to make the most of your Disneyland experience. Whether it’s your first time or just haven’t been in a while. Let’s get into the benefits (and negatives) to visiting Disneyland in March. Let’s get into it.

March Weather in Anaheim

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Statue near the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel.

March is when Anaheim emerges from its winter slumber and begins transitioning into spring, offering fairly pleasant weather. Here's a breakdown of the average weather conditions throughout the month:

Daytime Temperatures: Expect daytime highs ranging from 65°F to 75°F. The weather is comfortably mild, providing a perfect atmosphere for a day in the park.
Nighttime Temperatures: Nighttime lows typically range from 48°F to 55°F. While it can be cooler in the evenings, a light jacket or sweater should keep you comfortable.
Rainfall: March sees a minimal amount of rainfall in Anaheim. On average, there are about two to three rainy days during the month.

The weather is the main reason why I love going to the parks in March. Especially the prospect of rainy days. Rain scares away a lot of guests, often leading to lower wait times. Since there are so few rainy days, though, it isn’t something you should concern yourself with if you’re not a fan of rain. Chances are you’ll experience plenty of clear, cool days.

Is Disneyland Crowded in March?

Haunted Mansion ghost painted on the elevator at the Disneyland Hotel.

A major concern for those venturing to Disneyland is how busy the parks will be during their visit. Disneyland is the second most visited theme park in the world. Consequently, you’ll never avoid crowds completely, but there are ways to soften the blow, so-to-speak.

Post covid, crowd patterns and guest trends have changed so significantly that it’s become a craft shoot as to how busy the parks will be. Times of year that were once considered slow periods, are now even busier than summer (lookin’ at you, Halloween).

Other factors, like magic key sales, local ticket offers and promotions have also been big draws. Despite continuing to raise the price of entry (and everything else, for that matter), the demand for Disney is there and doesn’t appear to be slowing down.

That said, there are still certain crowd patterns that hold true to this day, despite the insanity of a post-covid world. I don’t guarantee anything, but I’m confident in the advice you’ll find below.

Mr. Potato Head at Toy Story Mania at California Adventure.

One event that’ll surely have an effect on crowds is the annual Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. This event has been running for a number of years now and has only gotten more popular each passing year.

My wife and I were there for 2024’s event and that, coupled with the kids ticket promotion that we’ll discuss below, caused a swell in crowd levels that were definitely noticeable. Dates for the 2025 Food and Wine Festival haven’t been released yet, but in 2024 it started on March 1 and ran through the entire month and into April.

Converseley, Easter falls in late April in 2025, so it’s possible that Spring Break crowds, even the early ones, won’t arrive until the first week of April, at the earliest. As with any holiday at Disneyland, expect the crowd levels at the resort to be colossal during this time.

A photo of the decor inside Tiana's Palace restaurant at Disneyland.

Additionally, Disney is running the aforementioned kids ticket promotion, offering parents a massively discounted kids ticket priced at just $50 per day. These tickets are good starting in January and expire, used or not, on March 20.

You can expect to see an additional swell in crowds towards the later half of March, as the promotion’s expiration date approaches. My advice would be to avoid the ten days or so leading up to March 20. You may be better off visiting during the first week or the last, once the promotion has ended.

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Ticket Prices & Magic Key Blockout Dates

A phot of live action Ariel in Fantasyland at Disneyland.

Due to their dynamic pricing structure, single-day tickets prices are based on predictive demand. Essentially, if, based on their proprietary data, Disney thinks a particular day will be busy, that day is going to command a higher price.

Conversely, if it looks like it’ll be a “slow” day, they’ll cut you a break on the price to entice you to visit on that day over another one that’s busier.

This strategy may appear to be price gouging on the surface, but it’s actually smart business. It helps Disney to regulate crowds by encouraging guests to go on a slower day by offering a lower priced ticket and allows them to maximize profits off those willing to pay, no matter what.

In March, single-day ticket prices are as follows:

Single Day Adult: $126 - $196
Single Day Child: $116 - $186 ($50 for the first twenty days).

A photo of Pluto at Storyteller's Cafe in the Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland.

March 4, 5, and 11 are the only days priced at the lower amount of $126. The highest price, $196, only appears on March 15, 16, and 22. The rest of the month, with the exception of the final week, appears to be mostly in the middle of the spectrum, with an average cost of $164.

You have until March 20 to purchase and use the $50 child ticket. If you’re visiting during the first twenty days of March, definitely take advantage of that offer. After that, dynamic pricing kicks in and mirrors the pattern of the adult ticket.

*NOTE: Keep in mind that these prices are for single-day, ONE park tickets. The price is the same for both Disneyland Park and DCA. If you want to park hop, you’ll have to pay an additional $65-$75, per ticket.

A photo of dining tables in San Fransokyo at California Adventure.

Magic Key holders will need to consider the blackout calendar for their particular key. Blockouts for Magic Keys are as follows:

Imagine Key: This key is blocked on all Saturday and Sundays, the last three Fridays, and the entire final week.
Enchant Key: This key is blocked on all Saturdays and the entire final week.
Believe Key: This key is blocked on the last three Saturdays and the entire final week.
Inspire Key: No blockout dates.

Special Events in March

A picture of Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure.

So, there are only two confirmed events at Disneyland in March 2025. In 2024, Disney ran After Dark event, Disney Channel Nite, for two nights in March. However, Disney recently confirmed three After Dark events for 2025. Unfortunately, Disney Channel Nite was not one of them, nor did any of the confirmed events have dates in March. The one confirmed event is:

DCA Food & Wine Festival: Likely taking place March 1 - near the end of April
Disneyland 70th Anniversary: Taking place all year

Food and Wine does a great job bringing in additional guests, namely locals who want to try all of the new food and drink offerings. This event, in combination with the kids ticket deal, will likely cause a swell of crowds during the first few weeks of the month. After the promotion’s expiration date (March 20) you’ll see a noticeable dip in attendance.

Additionally, Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration will be taking place, as Disney typically holds these milestone celebrations all year long, and possibly longer. We already know that the “Paint the Night” parade and the new attraction, “Walt Disney - A Magical Life”, featuring the first-ever Walt Disney animatronic, will be featured.

Attraction Refurbishments (Closures)

Decor in the queue line for Roger Rabbit's CarToon Spin at Disneyland.

Refurbishments are an important aspect of park operations. They’re needed for safety improvements, new additions, routine maintenance and more. The first few months of the year is a traditionally slow period for the parks and, conversely, this is when many refurbishments occur.

There were many refurbishments in 2024, many more than I thought there would be. This was likely due to Disney’s desire to get as many done as possible to prepare for the 70th anniversary celebration. While there will surely be more refurbishments coming, I don’t anticipate there being a lot.

Disney generally only releases this information 45-days ahead of time, so until mid-February, we won’t know the full month’s refurb schedule. Once it becomes available, I’ll be sure to update this post, so keep an eye out for that information.

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