EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival Sets Its 2027 Dates

EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival now has official dates for 2027, running from March 10 through May 31. That's nearly three months for guests to take in one of the park's signature seasonal celebrations, which wraps gardens, Disney character topiaries, seasonal food and drinks, and live music throughout EPCOT. The festival is included with valid EPCOT admission, though some ticket types may also require a park reservation.

Several familiar features are expected to make the return trip. Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration — the interactive scavenger hunt starring Spike the Bee — is planned to come back, sending families on a search through the park as Spike collects pollen at various stops. Pricing and any changes to the 2027 version haven't been announced yet.

Outdoor Kitchens will also return, bringing the rotating lineup of limited-time food and beverage spots that have become a festival staple. The 2026 edition featured locations like Trowel & Trellis, BRUNCHCOT, Hanami, and Bauernmarkt: Farmer's Market, among others — though Disney cautions that offerings can change year to year. Full 2027 menus are expected to be shared closer to the festival's opening.

Music fans have something to look forward to as well. The Garden Rocks Concert Series will return to America Gardens Theatre, with Disney saying more details about the 2027 performer lineup will arrive this winter. Garden Rocks Dining Packages — which bundle a restaurant meal with guaranteed concert seating — are also coming back, though specifics haven't been released yet.

Disney has noted that topiary character selections, full entertainment schedules, and other details are still to come in the months ahead. For guests already thinking about a spring 2027 Walt Disney World trip, planning ahead for Disney World tickets is worth putting on the to-do list now that the festival window is confirmed. This report is based on coverage from Disney Fanatic.