You’ll want to check out today’s “go-to” breakdown of fan-favorite festivals at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. We’ll be updating this story during the year with useful information (dates and details) and adding Disney holiday parties and events- so, be sure to keep this special page handy.

2024 Disney Festivals

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival – Feb. 28- May 27

The Scoop: This popular springtime event features brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more at EPCOT.

A Must Do: Garden Rocks Concert Series – with great bands performing live daily at American Gardens.

Not To Miss: An amazing new Groot topiary and other beautiful topiaries and gardens.

To Try: Spike’s Pollination Exploration and the Egg-stravaganza Hunt around World Showcase are interactive seasonal scavenger hunts.  And Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth offers the chance to get up close and personal with butterflies.

To Taste: Many favorite Outdoor Kitchens will be back. A special Disney Eats Foodie Guide is in the works.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1- April 22

The Scoop: A food aficionado’s paradise! This festival features creative food and beverages, cooking demonstrations and amazing entertainment inspired by cultures and cuisines of California.

A Must Do: The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, returns for a limited time during the festival.

To Taste: You’re in for a treat when we roll out this year’s festival Disney Eats Foodie Guide!

Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort – April 26- Aug. 4

The Scoop: A resort-wide celebration of all things Pixar with entertainment, colorful decor, themed menu and commemorative merchandise.

A Must Do: New daytime parade “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” debuting at Disney California Adventure park. Also, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns at Disneyland park with some new scenes.

To See: You may encounter new characters like Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more.

To Taste: Keep an eye out for more in a new 2024 Foodie Guide from the Disney Eats team.

Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure park – Begins Nov. 15

The Scoop: An only-at-Disney seasonal celebration with music, food and more that draws inspiration from multicultural festivities.

A Must Do: Disney Festival of Holidays will feature a diverse slate of entertainment offerings throughout Disney California Adventure park, so stay tuned for more details!

To Taste: Delicious dishes and drinks inspired by traditions of  Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Stay tuned for our Disney Eats Foodie Guide.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE – (dates coming)

The Scoop: A food aficionado’s paradise too! This festival features a variety of cultures, cuisines and even innovative cooking techniques by chefs from around the world.

A Must Do: Eat to the Beat Concert Series! Live concerts showcase local acts and well-known bands at America Gardens Theatre. More details to come.

To Taste: Each year, our Festival Foodie Guide is a popular post here on the Blog, including the Pickle Milkshake last year. Stay tuned for our new Guide in 2024.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth – (dates coming)

The Scoop: A celebration of the holidays like none other with sights, sounds and flavors of the season from around the world.

A Must Do: Candlelight Processional (Disney Parks tradition) takes place nightly at America Gardens Theatre with celebrity narrators retelling the Christmas story.

Not To Miss: Holiday storytellers and musical groups bring to life seasonal traditions and lore around World Showcase.

To Taste: Holiday Kitchens have treasured recipes and festive drinks from around the globe. Disney Eats will have more later in 2024!

As you can see, we’ve got a jam-packed lineup of festivals (with more parties and events to come) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2024.

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