Theme Park News - September 14, 2026

New Walt Disney World Offers Available for Spring 2027

New savings are now available for Walt Disney World vacations in early 2027, including discounts on vacation packages and Disney Resort hotel rooms.

Guests can save up to $250 per night on select 4-night, 4-day or longer Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket packages at Disney Resorts Collection hotels. This offer is available for stays on select nights January 3 through July 28, 2027.

For guests who only need a resort stay, another offer provides savings of up to 25% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027.

Disney Visa Cardmembers have an additional option, with savings of up to 30% on select rooms for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29. Additional savings are also available on select weekend dates from January 8 through February 27, 2027, with stays of five nights or longer.

Availability and savings vary by travel dates and resort. Reach out to your Carry on the Magic travel advisor to see which offer may work best for your 2027 Walt Disney World vacation. If you’re already booked, your advisor can also check whether one of these new offers can be applied to your existing reservation.

2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns to Walt Disney World January 15 through March 1, 2027, bringing visual, performing, and culinary arts to EPCOT.

Since debuting in 2017, Festival of the Arts has become a popular winter event. Guests can browse artwork from Disney artists, step into interactive photo opportunities, help complete the colorful paint-by-numbers mural, and watch artists create throughout the park.

The DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series also returns to the America Gardens Theatre, with Broadway performers taking the stage several times each evening. A new pair of performers will rotate approximately every two weeks, giving guests something different to experience throughout the festival. The full performer lineup will be announced later. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission, with dining packages offering guaranteed seating available at a later date.

More than 20 Food Studios will be located throughout EPCOT, serving creative dishes and drinks with an artistic twist.

Disney Lorcana fans will also find plenty to explore. The trading card game returns with festival-exclusive offerings, along with the Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt, Collection Quest, and Illumineer’s Lounge.

Guests can also enjoy chalk art, live musicians, visiting artists, demonstrations, and other creative experiences throughout the park.

The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs January 15 through March 1, with more details still to come.

2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Dates Announced

Disney has announced the dates for one of EPCOT’s most colorful festivals! The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns March 10 through May 31, 2027, bringing colorful gardens, Disney character topiaries, seasonal flavors, and live entertainment to the park.

One of the highlights of the festival is seeing EPCOT transformed with vibrant gardens and floral displays. Guests can find intricately designed topiaries featuring favorite Disney characters throughout the park, along with plenty of colorful spots for photos. Additional details about the 2027 displays and gardens will be announced closer to the festival.

The Garden Rocks Concert Series will also return to the America Gardens Theatre. The 2027 lineup will include a mix of well-known artists and local Orlando performers. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Garden Rocks Dining Packages will also be available for guests who want to pair a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed concert seating. Performer details and dining package reservation dates will be announced later.

Of course, there will be plenty to eat along the way. The festival’s Outdoor Kitchens return with garden-inspired dishes and drinks from around the world, including both returning favorites and new menu items.

The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 10 through May 31, with more details coming soon.