Walt Disney World is already giving guests another reason to start looking ahead to spring 2027.While much of the attention around the resort remains focused on major construction projects and new attractions, EPCOT has now locked in plans for one of its biggest stretches of the year. The announcement gives vacation planners a firm window to work with, along with several familiar experiences expected to be part of the lineup.Some specific details are still being saved for later. Disney has told guests to check back for additional information as the event gets closer.Four familiar experiences give us an early idea of what guests can expect when spring arrives at EPCOT. Disney still has plenty of specifics left to reveal over the next several months.EPCOT Locks In A Huge Spring OverhaulThe EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will officially run from March 10 through May 31, 2027.That gives guests nearly three months to experience the annual spring event, which transforms areas throughout EPCOT with elaborate gardens, Disney character topiaries, seasonal food, and live entertainment.The festival has become one of EPCOT’s signature annual events. It mixes Disney storytelling with horticulture, outdoor displays, entertainment, and limited-time dishes.Disney notes that the festival is included with a valid EPCOT admission, although a theme park reservation may also be required, depending on the type of ticket used.Disney has not released all the details for 2027 yet. In fact, its official festival page currently directs guests to information about the 2026 event while noting that offerings may change.Still, Disney has shared four major pieces of the festival experience that guests can expect to see return in spring 2027.Credit: DisneyA Special Activity for FamiliesGuests can expect Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration to once again offer a different way to explore EPCOT during the festival.The scavenger hunt centers around Spike the Bee and his journey through the park’s gardens. Guests search for Spike as he makes his way through different locations while collecting pollen.It turns the festival’s horticultural displays into an interactive activity rather than something guests simply walk past.Disney has not yet announced all the specifics for 2027, including pricing or whether the process will change from the previous year.New Drinks and DishesFood and drinks will also remain a major part of the festival in 2027.Disney will feature Outdoor Kitchens, limited-time food locations found throughout EPCOT during the event. These kitchens typically offer smaller dishes and drinks inspired by spring ingredients and international flavors.The 2027 menus have not been revealed yet.For reference, the 2026 event included locations such as Trowel & Trellis, BRUNCHCOT, La Isla Fresca, Hanami, and Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market. Disney specifically warns that previous offerings are subject to change, so guests shouldn’t assume every kitchen or dish will return.More information is expected in early spring.Credit: DisneyFamiliar Faces Will Appear Across the ParkOf course, it wouldn’t be the Flower & Garden Festival without the flowers.Gardens and topiaries are part of the 2027 celebration, bringing colorful displays and Disney-inspired creations back across EPCOT.These living sculptures have long been among the most recognizable sights associated with the festival. Disney characters are recreated through carefully designed plant displays, while additional gardens and exhibits give different areas of the park their own spring look.Disney hasn’t announced the complete 2027 topiary roster yet, leaving room for potential surprises when more details arrive.Even without that full list, guests can expect EPCOT’s garden displays and character sculptures to play a major role again next spring.Credit: DisneyGuests Can Enjoy Live MusicThe Garden Rocks Concert Series rounds out the experiences, giving guests another entertainment option to enjoy during their day at EPCOT. Live music has become a familiar part of the festival experience each spring.Disney says the concert series will return to America Gardens Theatre during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.In previous years, Garden Rocks has mixed nationally known musicians with other performers throughout the festival. Disney has not announced the 2027 artist lineup yet, and the company says additional information will arrive this winter.Garden Rocks Dining Packages are also returning. Those packages combine a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed seating for a concert performance on the same day.Credit: DisneySpring 2027 Is Taking Shape at EPCOTThere are still plenty of unanswered questions about EPCOT’s spring lineup, particularly regarding menus, performers, topiaries, and other festival-specific offerings.But Disney has now put some of the biggest pieces in place.The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 10 through May 31, 2027, and guests can expect familiar experiences such as Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, specialty food and drinks from Outdoor Kitchens, gardens and character topiaries, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series to be part of the spring festivities.Disney still has more details to reveal about what these experiences will offer in 2027. For now, guests planning a spring Walt Disney World trip can circle the festival dates and watch for additional announcements.The post Disney World Drops Major Spring 2027 News for EPCOT: 4 Additions Revealed appeared first on Inside the Magic.