Good news for fans of EPCOT's most artistically rich festival: Disney has officially extended the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and the difference is noticeable. The festival will run from January 15th through March 1st, 2027 — a stretch that's meaningfully longer than the five-to-six-week window that has been the norm, which typically wrapped up in mid- or late-February.
For years, festival-goers have wished for more time to experience everything the event has to offer, from eye-catching art installations and chalk art displays to interactive activities, nightly Broadway-style performances, and an impressive lineup of themed food and dishes. The extended calendar finally gives visitors a fighting chance to do it all without feeling rushed.
The 2027 calendar does keep things moving at a brisk pace, though. Just nine days after Festival of the Arts concludes, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival picks up, running from March 10th through May 31st. That's a quick turnaround between two of EPCOT's most popular annual events, so planning ahead will be especially worthwhile for anyone hoping to catch both. If you're already thinking about planning a Disney World trip around these festivals, locking in dates early is a smart move.
Disney has also announced dates for 2027 After Hours events and new hotel discounts alongside this festival news, suggesting the resort is rolling out its 2027 planning details in a fairly comprehensive wave.
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This report comes courtesy of the Disney Food Blog.
