If a Walt Disney World vacation is on your calendar for early 2027, Disney has given us a few reasons to start planning. New resort discounts are now available for select spring dates, and Disney has also announced dates for several popular events returning to Walt Disney World in 2027.
With most 2027 dates now available to book, guests can start putting together their vacation plans. Whether you’re looking for a discounted resort stay, hoping to visit during one of EPCOT’s spring festivals, or interested in a Disney After Hours event, here’s what you need to know about the latest announcements.
New Disney World Hotel Discounts for Spring 2027
Disney has released several new ways to save on Walt Disney World vacations in 2027. Here’s a quick look at the current offers:
Room and Ticket Package: Guests can save up to $250 per night on a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package, or longer, at select Disney Resort hotels. The offer is available for most stays from January 3 through July 28, 2027.
Room-Only Offer: Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays on most nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027.
Disney Visa Cardmembers: Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select rooms at the Disney Resorts Collection for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027. Savings vary by resort and travel dates.
Annual Passholders: Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on select rooms at the Disney Resorts Collection for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027.
With several offers available, it can be difficult to know which one provides the best value for your vacation. Your desired travel dates, resort, room type, and eligibility can all affect which offer makes the most sense.
Ready to start planning? Firefly Travels can help you compare the available offers and find the right option. Contact a Firefly Travels vacation planner to get started.
2027 EPCOT Festival Dates for this Spring
Two popular EPCOT festivals will return this Spring, giving guests another reason to plan a Walt Disney World vacation around these seasonal events.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: January 15 through March 1, 2027
The festival returns with visual, culinary, and performing arts throughout EPCOT. Disney has also extended the festival by an additional week in 2027.
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival: March 10 through May 31, 2027
The popular spring festival returns with gardens, topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and other seasonal offerings throughout EPCOT.
If you’re considering a spring 2027 visit, these dates can help you decide when you’d most like to travel.
Disney After Hours Returns in 2027
Disney After Hours will return to select Walt Disney World theme parks in 2027, allowing guests to enjoy popular attractions after regular park closing during a limited-capacity event. Guests can also enjoy complimentary snacks and select bottled beverages with event admission, and they can enter the park a few hours before the event officially begins.
2027 Disney After Hours Dates
Magic Kingdom: Select nights January 11 through July 19, 2027
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Select nights January 16 through August 25, 2027
EPCOT: Select nights January 21 through August 19, 2027
Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can now purchase Disney After Hours tickets. Tickets become available to all other guests beginning September 22, 2026.
Popular attractions during these events include TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.
Final Thoughts
I don’t know about you, but 2027 isn’t even here yet, and it already looks like we’re off to a great start! With new hotel offers, two EPCOT festivals, and Disney After Hours returning to the parks, guests have plenty to look forward to in the first half of the year. And with most of 2027 now available to book, it’s a great time to start thinking about when you’d like to visit.
If you’re ready to start planning your Walt Disney World vacation, Firefly Travels can help you compare your options, find the right resort, and make the most of the available offers.
Ready to plan your 2027 Disney World vacation? Contact Firefly Travels today to get started.
