January crowds vs March crowds

[jemtx]

Debating a trip right after NYE (around 1/2-1/6) or in early March (around 3/7-3/12). Looking for pleasant weather, but also really worried about crowds. I know it’s unpredictable and there really isn’t a quiet time of year anymore, but what is everyone’s experience with crowds at these two times of year?
TIA

 

[1_2_N_V]

Your March dates are before the Orlando area schools spring break so the crowds shouldn’t be too bad. We stayed on site the week before their spring break last year and the crowds were more than manageable.

 

[jemtx]

Your March dates are before the Orlando area schools spring break so the crowds shouldn’t be too bad. We stayed on site the week before their spring break last year and the crowds were more than manageable.

Thanks for the info. I forgot to check for local spring breaks. In general would be the March crowds be lower than January?

 

[1_2_N_V]

I haven’t been there in January before... I know they have Marathon Weekends, Festival of the Arts, and sometimes host Cheer competitions. I would research those dates for 2020 and see when the best time to book would be.

 

[Hopefully]

I would post this question on the Theme Park Forum since it is not Resort related

 

[JennyDrake]

March is college break season for colleges--different schools have different breaks. January would have lower crowds IF it isn't over the RunDisney weekend.

 

[jemtx]

I would post this question on the Theme Park Forum since it is not Resort related

Okay. Sorry about that. Thanks.
I’m not sure how to move a message though. Can a moderator help?

 

[Denise W]

Click on the “report” link on the bottom left of your posting and ask the moderator to move your thread.
Denise

 

[AprilDreamsOfDisney]

I've been once in January and multiple times in March - no question that the January trip was much MUCH less crowded!

 

[Hopefully]

I would post this question on the Theme Park Forum since it is not Resort related

Nothing to be sorry about. Just trying to help

 

[mamamelody2]

Both of those times are rather busy, but lately early January has been worse. VERY busy the first week or so after NY. Also, it's more iffy for weather. I would go in March given those 2 options. Flower and Garden will be going at Epcot also!

 

[Minnie1222]

I usually go the 2nd or 3rd week in March. Honestly I find the crowd level to be the same as my previous trips in Jan, Feb, April, June, July, Oct, Nov, and December. The only time I found the park not crowded was the first and second week of September, but this was at least 15 years ago so things may have changed since.

 

[CarolynFH]

March 7-14 is Spring Break for many if not most Texas public schools. Not as big an impact as Jersey Week but some.

In January, the Marathon Weekend is the 8th through 12th and MLK Day is the 20th. IME the Marathon doesn’t impact park crowds so much.