Hello Neal! Thanks for visiting planDisney! I'm glad to see that you are getting a good jump on your planning!
I think you've selected a good time of the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort! This year, Easter falls at the beginning of April, so you are wise to avoid that time of year. The other important thing to keep in mind is that the Walt Disney World Resort is still operating under reduced capacity, so crowds are not likely to be what we would typically expect. Of course, capacity limits are always subject to change. I just checked out the
Disney Park Pass System Calendar for the weeks you are considering. As of now, the weeks are "green" for all parks in March! That's a good sign for you! Green means all parks are currently available for reservations.
Neal, my family has been making the transition from kids to teens. I have three sons, two of which are teenagers. Our Disney vacation experience has changed as our kids have grown up. We now spend more time at Disney's Hollywood Studios where the boys enjoy the thrill rides such as
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Despite their age, they still love anything related to Star Wars, so
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a must visit! Another favorite is Disney's Animal Kingdom where my sons won't ever miss
Avatar Flight of Passage. They also enjoy
Expedition Everest! Also, on our last visit, my sons really enjoyed
Test Track at EPCOT. They have definitely reached a point where they are in search of thrills! Disney never seems to fail regardless of age!
Finally, your sons might enjoy
Disney Springs! They may or may not be into shopping, but I'm guessing they might enjoy good nightlife! Disney Springs has some great eateries and bars! I always recommend
City Works Eatery and Pub and
Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar. I really think your sons will enjoy both! Also, I've been looking for something new to do with my teenage sons during our next visit. I'm excited to take them to see
Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. This show, a collaborative effort between Disney and Cirque du Soleil, begins in February but I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek at the show last December. The acrobatic talents are displayed by the Cirque performers are really cool. I know my sons are really going to enjoy this show for a night out at Disney Springs.
Neal, I hope this information is helpful as you start your planning. Please come back to planDisney if you have more questions!
Hakuna Matata! Jonathan G.