Dates and Details Announced for the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Walt Disney World has officially announced the return of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an extended schedule. The fan-favorite event will run from January 15 through March 1, 2027, giving guests a 46-day window to enjoy the festivities. This marks an extra week of operation compared to the previous year, which ran for 39 days.

The 2027 festival is officially presented by the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game. Following its presence at previous events, Disney Lorcana returns with family-friendly activities centered on card artwork. Guests can participate in the Ink and Find Scavenger Hunt, take part in the Collection Quest, and visit the Illumineer’s Lounge to open booster packs and trade cards. Additionally, the event will feature exclusive promo items and gifts with purchase available only at the festival.

Guests visiting the park can also experience the return of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. Broadway performers who helped originate songs on stage will perform classic Disney hits, with a new pair of artists rotating in every two weeks. Performances take place several times each evening, and admission is included with regular park entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Dining packages that guarantee seating will go on sale at a later date.

Culinary creativity will be on display across the park, with 19 Food Studios offering dishes and drinks designed to look as good as they taste. Disney has not yet released the full kiosk names, menu items, or pricing details.

Artistic offerings remain a central focus of the celebration. Visitors can explore Chalk Art Galleries, watch live painting of Disney characters, and shop artwork displayed by Disney artists throughout the park. Returning interactive experiences include the Animation Academy, the Expression Section paint-by-numbers mural, and Artful Photo Ops, alongside exclusive festival merchandise. Disney will announce specific visiting artists, names, dates, and locations at a later date.

The festival is included with regular EPCOT park admission. More details regarding the full schedule, artist lineups, and food menus are expected to be released as the event approaches.