Walt Disney World Events and Holidays

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
March 1 - July 5, 2023

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
July 27 - November 18, 2023

Halloween at Walt Disney World
August 11 - November 1, 2023

Holidays at Walt Disney World
November - December 2023

DISNEY WORLD EVENTS HAPPENING NOW / COMING UP

• EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
  March 1 to July 5, 2023

One of the best places to experience spring is at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, this stunning festival features alluring gardens, whimsical topiaries, lively entertainment, beautiful merchandise and delightfully fresh cuisine.

For the first time, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney’s Encanto will make a grand appearance at the festival. Located near the EPCOT main entrance, these new topiaries are sure to be a must-do photo moment to mark your visit. (But remember: We don’t talk about Bruno.) A new Princess Tiana topiary will grace The American Adventure pavilion as well!

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items.

• EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
  July 27, 2023 – November 18, 2023

Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. 

The fun doesn’t stop with the food, however. It extends to exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy. Fans of fromage can take part in Emile’s Fromage Montage, a fun way to try tasty cheese dishes from around the world. Families can embark on Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak – a “Ratatouille”-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique!

The festival will also welcome back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s lineup!

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SPECIAL DAYS OF THE YEAR

EXTRA HOUR EVENTS

Although not as long as the previously offered Extra Magic Hours, Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours are offered to select guests of Disney Resort hotels and some Good Neighbor hotels near Walt Disney World. These extra hours can be a very valuable use of your time if you're willing to give up some sleep on either end of your theme park day(s). We've found that the early morning option can offer lower crowds than in evening as folks don't tend to enjoy waking up super early on vacation.

• Disney After Hours
  Disney After Hours is a special, hard-ticketed event that is held at select theme parks on select nights at Walt Disney World.
  
  
• Early Theme Park Entry
  Early theme park entry is a benefit for registered guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and other select Disney-area hotels.
  
  
• Extended Evening Hours
  Guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels can enjoy extended evening hours on select evenings in select theme parks. 
  

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• Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Overview - January 3 - 7, 2024
• Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend - February 22 - 26, 2024
• Springtime Surprise Weekend - April 13 - 16, 2023
• runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon - November 2 - 5, 2023