Disney World March 2026 Schedule: Events, Closures & More
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has taken over the park, Cinderella Castle painting continues at Magic Kingdom and spring is on its way. Here’s a look at more of what’s on the Disney World March 2026 schedule of events. Ongoing refurbishments are below as well. This is what you have to look forward to in March at Walt Disney World Resort.
Must See and More at Disney World in March 2026
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Runs March 4 to June 1 in 2026
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival brings character topiaries to World Showcase and other areas of the park as well. See the innovative designs of Disney’s talented horticulture and landscape artists come to life in colorful arrays of plants and flowers.
You can also enjoy the following additions for this festival:
- Garden Rocks Concert Series
- Outdoor Kitchen food booths featuring seasonal small plates available for purchase
- Explore a butterfly garden and have up close encounters with these whimsical, winged wonders
- Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt
- The Festival Exhibit at CommuniCore Hall gives “a bee’s eye view of a garden that’s larger-than-life, as it transitions from day to night.”
- Added, themed play areas for kids
Small changes happen throughout the festival like different performers in the concert series and different Outdoor Kitchen menus offered:
- The Florida Fresh booth is open from March 4 to May 25.
- The Epcot Farmer’s Feast booth is open from March 4 to May 10. This booth also has a menu that changes with an Early Bloom Menu from March 4 to April 5 and the Springtime Menu April 6 to May 10.
Epcot Flower Festival Concerts
The Garden Concert series is in the America Gardens Theatre and included with admission.
Show times are 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm.
Performers for this month are:
- The Music Of ABBA (NEW) March 5, 6 and 7
- Simple Plan March 8 and 9
- Blue October March 13 and 14
- Billy Ocean March 15 and 16
- THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members March 20, 21, 22 and 23
- Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone March 27 and 28
- 38 Special March 29 and 30
See more on the Epcot flower and garden festival.
Bob Iger Steps Aside as CEO, Josh D’Amaro Takes The Reins
Bob Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company on October 1, 2005, taking over for Michael Eisner. The acquisitions of Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel are major milestones in Bob Iger’s legacy. Iger initially stepped down from the role in February of 2020 but returned less than two years later after an unsuccessful run by Bob Chapek.
Josh D’Amaro will begin his time as Chief Executive Officer on March 18, 2026. He has worked at the company since 1998. Josh D’Amaro’s more recent leadership roles have included Chief Commercial Officer at Walt Disney World, President of Disneyland Resort, President of Walt Disney World Resort and Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
With D’Amaro chosen to lead the company, Disney presents confidence and ambition for its parks sector which is widely recognized as its most celebrated line of business.
Cinderella Castle Painting Continues
Also good to know, when visiting Magic Kingdom, be aware the castle painting is happening and may appear to be more than one color from certain angles. The moat is also drained for this project.
Disney World March 2026 Schedule of Refurbishments
Additionally, if you’re visiting Walt Disney World in March, remember the following are also down temporarily for refurbishment or currently under construction:
Magic Kingdom Closures
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin with estimated May 2026 reopening with new vehicles.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with 2026 reopening featuring new track, enhanced lighting, new effects and refreshed Rainbow Caverns scene.
Epcot Closures
- All attractions are operating as of March 2026.
Hollywood Studios Closures
- Disney Jr. Play and Dance! is closed and will welcome a new show in 2026.
- Magic of Disney Animation is being built in the Animation Courtyard, bringing the space back to its former use after Star Wars Launch Bay.
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster reopens this summer starring The Muppets.
Animal Kingdom Closures
- Wildlife Express Train reopens this summer welcoming new offerings at Conservation Station.
- Conservation Station is closed for refurbishment with the drawing experience going away to welcome the Bluey and Bingo meet and greet expected to open May 26 and stay through the end of Cool Kids’ Summer on September 8, 2026.
- Dinoland has permanently closed to make way for the Tropical Americas land coming to the park.
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