Overview
- Coverage identifies three high-crowd windows: March 7–15 (Southern schools), March 21–29 (Midwest and Texas), and March 28–April 12 (Easter peak), with events like EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival intensifying weekend demand.
- Parks are already posting elevated waits, and outlets report Disney’s dynamic Lightning Lane pricing is expected to reach about $35–$40 per person during peak periods, with the new Premier Pass likely to sell out quickly on heavy days.
- Universal Orlando is projected to see surging attendance as Epic Universe boosts the resort’s draw, with thrill rides frequently topping 120 minutes and Express Pass broadly recommended during the Easter peak.
- Orlando International Airport warns of potentially record passenger counts for Spring Break 2026, and local reports expect 20–30% traffic increases on I‑4 and the Florida Turnpike during the mid-March surge.
- Visitor guidance emphasizes arriving for rope drop or staying late, securing 7 a.m. bookings, placing mobile food orders early, and opting for alternative parks or water parks on the busiest dates.