Feb. 17, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET
- Florida theme parks are a popular destination for spring breakers, but this is often the busiest and most expensive time to visit.
- Crowd calendars predict Florida theme parks will be busy for the 2026 spring break season.
Every year, hordes of visitors escape to the Sunshine State during spring break to either unwind by the sandy beach or feel an adrenaline rush at one of the several theme parks.
However, holidays and school breaks are traditionally among the busiest (and most expensive) times to visit the parks. But will 2026 be different?
Here’s what spring breakers need to know before heading to Disney World, Universal Orlando or other theme parks.
When is spring break 2026?
It depends on where you live. For some, spring break begins early in March, while others must wait until mid-April.
Going to Florida theme parks this spring? See crowd calendars
Unfortunately, the usual weeks of “spring break” are among the most crowded.
Several crowd calendars predict that theme parks will become busier starting in late February and continuing through early May, before the summer season begins.
What time of year are Disney World, Florida theme parks least crowded?
Not ready to face the crowds during spring break? Try out another time of year!
Here’s a guide to each blog’s calendar and which times they predict will be the least crowded:
- Disney Tourist Blog: Mid-January, early February, before spring break, post-Easter, early May and mid-September to mid-October
- Love the Mouse Travel: Late January, early February, late April, May before Memorial Day weekend, August, September, mid-November and early December
- Magic Guides: January, most of February except Valentine’s Day weekend, mid-to-late April, May before Memorial Day weekend, specific dates in July, late August, September and October
- The Park Prodigy: End of January, mid-February, mid-to-end August, September and mid-October
- Undercover Tourist: Mid-to-late January, most of February, first week of March, late April, weekdays in May, late August, most of September and most weekdays in October
- WDW Prep School: Late January, most of May, mid-to-late August, September and early December
For more information on specific weekends or methodology, see each listed calendar.
Where are Florida’s main theme parks located?
Before you head out on your spring break trip, make sure you know where you’re going. From Orlando to Tampa, here are the official addresses for each of the top theme parks in Florida:
- Walt Disney World:
- Magic Kingdom – 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- EPCOT – 200 Epcot Center Drive. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821
- Hollywood Studios – 351 South Studio Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Animal Kingdom – 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Universal Orlando
- Universal Studios, Universal’s Islands of Adventure – 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Epic Universe – 1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – 10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612
- SeaWorld Orlando – 7007 Sea World Dr., Orlando, FL 32821
- Legoland Florida – 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
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