⚡ Daily Disney QUICK HITS

Soarin' Around the World: Final Day Is May 13 — If riding the current global version matters to you, mark that date. The attraction closes May 14 for the transition to Soarin' Across America, which opens May 26. That's a 12-day closure window where neither version is available.

EPCOT Extended Evening Hours Tomorrow — Monday, March 16 is an EPCOT Extended Evening Hours night (9pm–11pm). Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests only. Frozen Ever After, Guardians, Remy, and Test Track with dramatically shorter waits. If you're eligible, this is your best EPCOT play of the week.

Magic Kingdom Open Until 11pm All Week — Park hours for March 16–22 run 9am–11pm daily, with Happily Ever After at 9:30pm and Starlight parades at 8:15pm and 10:30pm. That's a 14-hour park day if you want it. You don't need all 14 hours — but having them available means you can split your day and still get everything done.

St. Patrick's Day Is Tuesday — Raglan Road at Disney Springs hosts its annual Mighty St. Patrick's Festival with live Irish music, dancers, and special menu items. It's one of the best atmosphere nights of the year at Disney Springs. Reservations are long gone, but walk-up bar seating is usually available if you arrive early.

📊 Today’s Crowd Size Snapshot

Magic Kingdom — Heavy. Sunday spring break crowds in full effect. Storms this afternoon will help — if you're willing to stay, the evening could be excellent.

EPCOT — Heavy. Festival + weekend + spring break. Rain will thin the Outdoor Kitchen lines this afternoon. Lean into indoor rides (Guardians, Frozen, Remy) during the storms.

Animal Kingdom — Moderate-Heavy. Rain hits this park harder than the others — fewer covered walkways, more outdoor queues. If storms look serious, consider pivoting to Hollywood Studios instead.

Hollywood Studios — Moderate-Heavy. Almost everything major is indoors. This is your best rainy-afternoon park by far. Rise, Runaway Railway, Toy Story Mania, and Tower of Terror all keep running.

Strategy: Morning at your top-priority park before the storms. Resort break during the 1–3pm window. Then pick Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom for the evening when crowds thin out post-rain. Don't fight the weather — use it.

 🌤 Day Weather Forecast for Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Trend: Storms today and tomorrow, then a dramatic cooldown Tuesday — highs in the low 60s, which is unusual for mid-March Orlando. Bring a light jacket if you're still here. Wednesday and Thursday warm back into the 70s with low rain chances. If you have park days left this week, Wednesday through Thursday is the sweet spot for weather and potentially lighter midweek crowds.