March 9 - April 24, 2026. Disney, Universal, SeaWorld - not all spring break weeks are equal. Here's what the data shows.
Covers All Orlando ParksWe analyzed over 100 school district calendars to build this master crowd calendar.
| Week | Dates | Crowd | Who's Here | Best Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 9-13 | 5/10 | Houston, Texas | Sun / Wed |
| 2 | Mar 16-20 | 10/10 🔥 | FL Residents + Dallas + Ontario + Indy | None good |
| 3 | Mar 23-27 | 8/10 | Miami + Chicago + Cincinnati | Sunday |
| 4 | Mar 30 - Apr 5 | 9/10 | EASTER WEEK (Apr 5) + Detroit + NJ | Mon / Tue |
| 5 | Apr 6-10 | 6/10 | Atlanta + Charlotte + Columbus | Sun / Tue |
| 6 | Apr 13-17 | 5/10 | Post-Easter Stragglers | Any Weekday |
| 7 | Apr 20-24 | 4/10 ⭐ | Boston Only | Any Day |
Heads up: Your break (Week 4) overlaps with Easter (April 5). Easter travelers boost crowds to 9/10. Consider Express Pass or strategic timing. Monday/Tuesday are your best days.
Your break (Week 2) is ground zero. It is the absolute worst week. If you have passes, consider skipping and going Week 1 or 3.
Ontario March Break (Week 2) hits the peak collision. Expect max waits. Fly down Week 1 if possible.
Should you drop the extra cash? Here's our verdict based on crowd levels.
* Applies to Universal Orlando Parks (Universal Express). Disney Genie+ / Lightning Lane prices vary by demand.
| Week | Crowd | Express Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/10 | No - Strategy beats payment |
| 2 | 10/10 | YES - Strongly Consider |
| 3 | 8/10 | Maybe - if only 1 day |
| 4 | 9/10 | YES - Easter Week |
| 5 | 6/10 | No - Strategy works |
| 6 | 5/10 | No |
| 7 | 4/10 | No |
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