Walt Disney World announces 2027 EPCOT festival dates and park updates

Walt Disney World has announced several upcoming event dates and operational changes for its theme parks. At EPCOT, the 2027 International Festival of the Arts is scheduled to run from January 15 through March 1. This event, presented by the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, will feature the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, themed food studios, and interactive scavenger hunts.

The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will take place from March 10 to May 31. Highlights include character topiaries, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and various outdoor kitchens. Additionally, the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is currently underway, running through November 21.

Regarding park operations and dining, Magic Kingdom will host Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party during October, which will result in early closures for regular guests on specific event nights. In Disney Springs, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is set to close permanently on September 14, 2026, ending a nearly three-decade partnership with the celebrity chef.