EPCOT has another major stretch of 2027 officially on the calendar, and Disney is starting to give guests a better idea of what those months will bring.
There are still plenty of details waiting to be announced. Disney hasn't revealed complete menus, entertainment lineups, or all the experiences planned for the season.
However, the early information gives guests several familiar things to watch as spring approaches. With dates now set and several returning offerings taking shape, visitors can start getting a clearer picture of what Disney has planned for EPCOT.
Disney Sets the Dates for a Major EPCOT Event
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will return from March 10 through May 31, 2027.
That run gives guests nearly three months to experience one of EPCOT's signature annual celebrations. The festival brings gardens, Disney character topiaries, seasonal food and drinks, activities, and live entertainment throughout the park.
The festival comes with a valid EPCOT admission. Some guests may also need a theme park reservation, depending on the type of admission they use.
Disney still has plenty left to announce for 2027. The company currently directs guests to information about the 2026 festival while warning that individual offerings may change.
Still, several familiar experiences give guests an idea of what they can expect next spring.
A Scavenger Hunt Adds to the Fun
Spike the Bee gives guests another reason to explore the gardens rather than simply admire them from a distance.
Guests can expect Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration to once again bring an interactive scavenger hunt to the festival. The activity sends visitors searching for Spike at different locations as the character collects pollen around EPCOT.
The experience adds another activity for families to enjoy as they move around the park.
Disney hasn't announced all the specifics surrounding the 2027 version yet. Pricing and any potential changes remain among the details still to come.
Spring Flavors Take Over the Menu
Food and drinks have become another major part of the event, and guests can expect Outdoor Kitchens to bring seasonal flavors around EPCOT during the 2027 festival.
These limited-time locations typically serve smaller dishes and beverages. Menus often incorporate spring ingredients alongside flavors inspired by different parts of the world.
Disney hasn't released the 2027 menus yet.
The 2026 festival featured locations including Trowel & Trellis, BRUNCHCOT, La Isla Fresca, Hanami, and Bauernmarkt: Farmer's Market. Those names shouldn't automatically be considered part of the 2027 lineup, since Disney warns that offerings can change.
Guests should learn more about the upcoming Outdoor Kitchens in early spring.
Disney Characters Return in Living Form
Flowers remain at the heart of the festival, but Disney takes the concept beyond traditional garden displays.
Guests can expect gardens and character topiaries to return to EPCOT during the 2027 celebration. These detailed creations use plants to recreate recognizable Disney characters and have become closely associated with the annual event.
Additional gardens bring different horticultural displays throughout the park, giving guests plenty to see between attractions and festival offerings.
Disney hasn't revealed the complete list of character topiaries planned for 2027, leaving room for additional announcements before March.
EPCOT Will Turn Up the Music
Guests will also enjoy live entertainment during their festival visits.
The Garden Rocks Concert Series will return to America Gardens Theatre during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The series has previously brought nationally known musicians and other performers to EPCOT.
Disney hasn't released the 2027 performer schedule yet. The company says more information about the lineup will arrive this winter.
Garden Rocks Dining Packages will also return. These packages pair a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed seating at a Garden Rocks performance later that day.
EPCOT's Spring Calendar Is Coming Together
Disney still has months to reveal the finer details of its 2027 plans, but guests now know when one of EPCOT's biggest annual events will take place.
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 10 through May 31, 2027. Guests can expect Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration, Outdoor Kitchens, gardens, character topiaries, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series to help shape the experience.
Specific menus, performers, topiary characters, pricing, and other details will provide a clearer picture as Disney releases more information.
For guests planning a 2027 Walt Disney World vacation, Disney has settled the most important detail: EPCOT's major spring celebration now has official dates, with several familiar festival experiences expected along the way.
