Top 6 Disney Festivals to Experience in 2024
No one does a festival quite like Disney! There are multiple festivals held throughout the year at Disney parks on both US coasts and it might be difficult to decide which to experience. Here are our top 6 that you need to check out this year.
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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort
Dates: 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: This year there are nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens and over 60 new items to indulge in!
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort
Dates: 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: This year there are 10 Festival Marketplaces and over 80 new items to indulge in!
Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort
Dates: 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: Stay tuned for the food guide!
Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort
Dates: 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 the Foodie Guide.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort
Dates: TBA
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, this Food Guide is very popular so stay tuned!
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
Dates: TBA
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. Stay tuned for the food guide later this year.
What festival(s) are you looking forward to this year?
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