March 2017 - any holidays, events or other things to avoid at WDW?

[PeasandCarrots]

We're planning to go to WDW in March of 2017 based on Easter being in mid-April next year. I realize some spring breaks will be happening in March, but besides that, are there any other events/holidays that would make the park crowded? We are currently thinking mid-March. I just don't want to be unaware of some event that would make it more crowded than usual.

Thanks!

 

[Angel Ariel]

Flower and Garden usually starts in march. I'd just be aware of the festival dates for days you want to go to epcot.

 

[soniam]

We went last year from 3/16-21. It was fairly crowded (Touring Plans 7-9 crowd level), especially as the week went on. Easter was in April last year. So, don't discount the effects of Spring Break. However, we are going again this year, 3/14-21. Epcot didn't seem particularly crowded, but it wasn't the first week of Flower & Garden.

 

[richmo]

I've often gone in March, but careful to not go the week up to or after Easter. It seems most (but not all) college spring breaks are either next week or the week after, so maybe the 2nd and 3rd week in March are also on the busy side...but not Easter intense. Of course, elementary/high school breaks are all over the place...

 

[soniam]

Actually, Spring Break for all schools in Texas, primary and college, is usually in March and not associated with Easter specifically.