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EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2027: Dates, Topiaries, and Family Tips

By Janet
Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

Mickey and Minnie flower topiaries at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival — The Mickey and Minnie topiaries at EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival.

Spring at EPCOT is pure joy. The whole park bursts into character topiaries, flowers everywhere, food booths tucked into the gardens, and live music at night. It's included with admission and it's honestly one of the prettiest, most kid-friendly festivals of the year. Here's how to plan it.

When is it?

Official 2027 dates aren't confirmed yet (Disney usually announces closer to the season). Going by recent years, expect it to run roughly early March into early June 2027. I'll update this once it's official.

Why spring is great for families: the weather is gorgeous (warm but not yet brutal), the park is bloom-covered and made for photos, and there's a scavenger hunt and playgrounds that keep little ones busy.

What to expect

Disney character topiaries all over the park, the photo ops are endless (this is the festival's signature).
Outdoor Kitchens, small seasonal plates and drinks tucked into the gardens (pay as you go).
Garden Rocks Concert Series, live bands most nights at the America Gardens Theatre, included with admission.
Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration, a fun scavenger hunt where kids find Spike the bee around World Showcase (paid map, small prize).
Play gardens and butterfly experiences for the little ones.

What to bring

Sunscreen and hats, spring sun is strong and you'll be outside all day
A stroller, refillable water bottle, and a fan for the warmer afternoons
A portable charger (all those topiary photos add up)
Cash or card for the Outdoor Kitchens

Pack for a spring festival day

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Where to stay

Make it a spring weekend. For a relaxed pool afternoon between park days, my resort day pass trick, and for a room booked last minute, how I book Orlando hotels for less.

Plan the rest

Save on entry with my discount Disney tickets guide, and see every festival in my Orlando family events calendar.

Frequently asked questions

When is EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2027?

Dates aren't confirmed yet. Based on recent years, expect roughly early March into early June 2027. Verify on the official Disney site once announced.

Is the Flower & Garden Festival included with admission?

Yes. The festival, topiaries, and Garden Rocks concerts come with regular EPCOT admission. Outdoor Kitchen food and the Spike scavenger hunt cost extra.

Is it good for kids?

Very. The character topiaries, Spike's scavenger hunt, play gardens, and butterfly experiences make it one of the more toddler-friendly EPCOT festivals.

Heads up: some links in this post are affiliate links, including my Amazon storefront, ResortPass, and Hotel Tonight, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy or book through them, at no extra cost to you. 2027 dates are expected but not confirmed, verify on the official Disney site.

Janet

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Sources: Disney Parks Blog, Disney EPCOT Flower & Garden. 2027 dates unconfirmed; verify on the official site.