Disneyland in March

Are you headed to the Disneyland in March? Want to know everything that is happening at Disneyland in March 2023?  Look no further! This post will give you all of the information on what to expect and all of the happenings at Disneyland in March! Everything from attraction openings and closures, special events, weather, crowd calendars and more! 

 

 

March is a great time to visit!  With Spring right around the corner and the weather starting to warm up, it’s perfect! And crowd sizes are not quite to summer level yet so I would say March is a fantastic time to visit!  No matter what time of year you visit Disneyland, there will be so many fun things happening in the parks!!  Here is everything that’s happening at the Disneyland Resort in March 2023!!

Closures

• Monorail- March 20th-23rd
• Tarzan’s Treehouse- Opening TBA
• Mark Twain Riverboat- March 6th-10th
• Silly Symphony Swings- Opening TBA
• French Market- Opening later 2023

 

Openings

• Toontown- March 19th
• Indiana Jones Adventure- March 26th (tentatively)
• Grizzly River Run- March 17th

 

Shows, Fireworks and Parades happening

Here is a quick overview of all of the shows, fireworks and parades happening at the parks in March.  Check out this link to find out the days and times the shows are running on specific dates.

Disneyland

• Wondrous Journeys with Fireworks: Runs one time every evening. Times vary
• Magic Happens Parade: Runs 2 times per day
• Fantasmic: Runs 2 times per day on weekends only
• Storytelling at Royal Theatre: Runs multiple times per day
• Tale of the Lion King: Runs multiple times per day

Photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

California Adventure

• World of Color One: Runs 2 times per day
• Alice in Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party: Runs multiple times per day
• Culinary Demonstrations at DCA Food and Wine Festival:  Friday and Saturday only
• Disney Jr. Dance Party: Runs multiple times per day

Check out the schedule for more atmospheric entertainment and specific showtimes happening throughout both parks as well as Downtown Disney

Photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

Disney 100 Celebration

Happening all year long!  You can find the park and the characters dressed to the nines in Disney 100 Celebration gear!

• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is open!
• World of Color One is new in DCA
• Magic Happens Parade is back in Disneyland
• Tons of new specialty food and drinks around the parks
• Brand new fireworks show- Wondrous Journey with Fireworks

Photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

Food and Wine Festival

Runs March 3- April 25th

The Food and Wine Festival takes place in California Adventure and features food and drinks at kiosks around the park.  You can get bites, wine, beer and specialty beverages.

• Friday-Sunday’s during the festival, chefs will prepare their favorite recipes on stage. Featuring some celebrity chefs as well!
• Fun for the whole family! There will be an activity zones and demonstrations for everyone in the family.
• Live music
• And Soarin’ Over California returns to DCA during the Food and Wine Festival!

 

Disneyland After Dark Events

Princess Nite March 7th and 9th

After Dark Events are separate ticketed specially themed events that take place after park hours at Disneyland.  The event and festivities begin with a 3 hour pre party from 6-9pm at Disneyland Park.  At 9pm the private party begins and goes until 1am! There is specialty food, entertainment, and photo ops as well as characters and collectible merchandise.

If you are planning to visit Disneyland on either of those days, keep in mind the park will close early and will be a little more busy with people attending the private party.  You will have to leave the park at 8pm those 2 nights, but if you have a park hopper, you can hop over to California Adventure!

 

Tickets for the party start at $129 per person. *At the time of writing this post, tickets are sold out.

Weather

The weather in Southern California in March is typically mid 60’s to low 70’s. It will get chilly at night so bring something warm to wear after the sun goes down with lows in the 50’s. March is usually the end of rainy season although this year has been a big surprise!  There was even snow on March 1st!  I recommend watching the weather before you go and pack accordingly.  Always bring a warm outfit or two just in case and pack a few pieces of rain gear such as ponchos, umbrellas and waterproof shoes!

 

Crowd Calendar

With Spring right around the corner and spring breaks happening in March, you may experience a little higher crowds, especially on the weekends and towards the end of the month.  However, just because the crowds are higher does not mean you can’t still have a great time!  The last trip I took was during the holidays and it was packed!  We were still able to do everything we wanted and had the best time!  Plan well, buy Genie + and have a positive attitude and you will have an amazing time! Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be the busiest day of the week so if you can avoid those days, you will see lower crowds.

*Keep in mind this is just a prediction.  Crowds may be higher or lower on any of these days

Reservations

You still need reservations to enter Disneyland and can make those when you buy your tickets through Get Away Today or Disneyland.  Make sure the dates you want are available before purchasing your tickets.  And if they aren’t, check back every day because sometimes new reservations will pop up. And you can now park hop starting at 11am instead of 1pm!  YAY!

Save with Get Away Today

Want to save a little money on your next trip to Disneyland?  Get Away Today has got you covered!  They are always running great deals such as free nights hotels or free park days!  You really can’t beat their prices or their customer service!

Get Away Today is an authorized Disneyland ticket seller and is cheaper than buying directly from Disneyland. Get an extra day free when you purchase a 4 day ticket! It works on both single day tickets and park hoppers!  Click here to book and use code MMSA10 on any vacation package for an additional discount!

Disneyland Tips for March

• Use Genie+ to maximize you time in the park! Click here for information on how to use Genie +
• Check the local weather and pack accordingly
• Make dining reservations for restaurants or utilize mobile ordering!

 

March is a great time to visit Disneyland!  Have the best time ever and let me know if I can help you so you can plan the most magical vacation ever!