EPCOT's 2027 Flower and Garden Festival Runs March 10 Through May 31

Published September 10, 2026

Disney announced today that the 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will run from March 10 through May 31 at Walt Disney World. As of Thursday, September 10, 2026, the resort has confirmed the return of the event’s signature topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series.

The nearly three-month spring event transforms the park with elaborate floral displays, vibrant gardens, and topiary figures inspired by Disney characters. The festival’s food component, the Outdoor Kitchens, will also return. These temporary food booths are stationed throughout the park, offering a mix of brand-new dishes and returning favorite food and beverage options focused on fresh flavors.

The Garden Rocks Concert Series will resume at the America Gardens Theatre. The live performances will feature a mix of chart-topping musical artists and local Orlando talent. Admission to these concerts is included with standard EPCOT entry, but standby seating is limited and available on a strict first-come, first-served basis.

For guests seeking guaranteed concert seating, Garden Rocks Dining Packages will be offered again. These packages allow guests to book a meal at a participating EPCOT table-service restaurant, which then provides a voucher for reserved seating at a specific showtime later that evening.

What we know

• Festival Dates — March 10 to May 31, 2027.
• Garden Rocks Concerts — Returning to the America Gardens Theatre with standby seating included in park admission.
• Dining Packages — Will be offered at select EPCOT restaurants to guarantee concert seating.
• Outdoor Kitchens — Returning to serve garden-inspired specialty food and drinks.

Disney has not yet announced the lineup of performers for the Garden Rocks Concert Series, the specific dates when dining packages will become bookable, or the menus for the Outdoor Kitchens.

What it means for your trip

If you are visiting Walt Disney World this spring, you should plan to allocate extra time to EPCOT to explore the outdoor kitchens. The food booths offer substantial portions that can easily replace a traditional sit-down lunch or dinner reservation, allowing for more flexibility in your schedule. If there is a specific musical act you want to see during your trip, booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package is highly recommended. Standby lines for popular artists often require waiting over an hour, which eats into valuable park time. Once Disney releases the dates for these packages, you can set a SupaPark Drop Watch to alert you the moment a hard-to-get reservation frees up from a cancellation.

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