Orlando Parks: Low Waits & Big Changes This March

Greetings, fellow adventurers! Ripley here, scurrying through a wonderfully quiet morning in Kissimmee. While the skies are a bit cloudy today, the real news is the beautifully light crowds across all the major parks. It is a fantastic day to enjoy your favorite attractions with minimal waits before the weekend rush begins.

🎯 Don’t Miss This

  • Grand Floridian Tea Room Reopens
    The charming tea room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is back on March 19, featuring a delightful, refreshed menu inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
  • EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
    This vibrant festival is in full bloom through early June, showcasing beautiful topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and live music.
  • Muppets Take Over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
    The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios is transforming with a Muppets theme, set to reopen in summer 2026 for a rockin’ new experience.
💡 Pro Tip

With low wait times across all parks this morning, it is the ideal time to knock out your must-do headliners. As rain is expected later in the week, planning visits to indoor favorites like “it’s a small world” or The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man will keep you dry and happy!

🎬 Watch Before You Go

📰 Today’s Top News

  • Disney World Rolls Out Major March Updates

    Walt Disney World is implementing several changes this month, including longer park hours due to Daylight Saving Time, the return of the EPCOT Eggstravaganza scavenger hunt, and the reopening of the Grand Floridian Tea Room with a new Alice in Wonderland theme.

  • Universal Orlando Announces Return of Volcano Bay Nights

    Universal Orlando confirmed that Volcano Bay Nights, a limited-capacity, after-hours event at the water park, will return on select evenings from May through August 2026, offering shorter wait times and special experiences.

  • Universal Epic Universe Portal Temporarily Closed

    One of the four immersive portals at Universal Epic Universe, leading to the How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk land, was temporarily closed on March 9 for planned maintenance and repairs.

  • Butterbeer Season Returns to Wizarding World

    Butterbeer Season has returned to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, allowing fans to enjoy new variations of the beloved drink and shop for exclusive merchandise through May 31.

🎢 Today’s Crowd Calendar

Animal Kingdom
Low
Magic Kingdom
Low
Universal Studios Florida
Low
EPCOT
Low
Islands of Adventure
Low
Hollywood Studios
Low
Epic Universe
Low

🌤️ This Week’s Weather

Wednesday
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90°
67°
cloudy

Thursday
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84°
66°
rain

Friday
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80°
64°
rain

Saturday
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85°
65°
rain

Sunday
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84°
66°
rain