Hey Thrill Seekers,
Are you planning your next trip to Florida? Wouldn’t it be helpful to have key Orlando Theme Park dates to hand… Well it’s not only Disney who can sprinkle a bit of magic. BEHOLD, key dates for your Florida holiday. (please note that dates and events can change without notice)
Walt Disney World Resort
- January 7-11: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- January 16 – February 23: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, featuring food studios, art displays, and Broadway performances.
- February 23: Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort temporarily closes (reopens in May).
- February 26 – March 2: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
- March 4 – June 1: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and garden exhibits.
- March 19: Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort reopens.
- April 16-20: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.
- May: Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort temporarily closes (reopens in August).
- May 29-30: Banana Ball at ESPN Wide World of Sports (first-time event featuring the Savannah Bananas).
- October 22-25: Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
- November 20-21: Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic (ticketed event with food, drinks, and entertainment).
- November 20: Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort reopens.
- Dates TBA – Flavours of Florida at Disney Springs; H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon; EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (typically late summer to Autumn); Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (fall); Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (holiday season); Cinderella Castle colour scheme update begins in January.
Universal Orlando Resort
- January 23-24: Rock the Universe (Florida’s largest Christian music festival at Universal Studios Florida).
- February 7 – April 4: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval (parades, food, and concerts).
- March 1 – May 31: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- August 1 – September 1: Back to Hogwarts celebration in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- August 28 – November 1 (select nights): Halloween Horror Nights (35th anniversary with haunted houses and scare zones).
- November 14 – January 3, 2027: Holidays at Universal Orlando (including Grinchmas and Wizarding World holiday experiences).
- Dates TBA: Volcano Bay Nights return.
SeaWorld Orlando
- January (first weekend): Three Kings Celebration.
- January 10-18: Inside Look (behind-the-scenes animal care experiences).
- January (specific weekends TBA): Just for Kids Weekend and Elmo’s Birthday Celebration.
- January 30 – May 17 (weekends and select dates): Seven Seas Food Festival (global cuisines, concerts, and craft beers).
- February 12-22: Mardi Gras as part of Seven Seas Food Festival (parades and Gulf Coast dishes).
- February 14: Valentine’s Day dining at Sharks Underwater Grill.
- May: Military Appreciation Month (tributes to service members).
- Summer (dates TBA): Electric Ocean (including World Oceans Day, new shows, Club SeaGlow, and fireworks with drones).
- July – August (weekends): Bands, Brew & BBQ Concert Series.
- Autumn (dates TBA): Halloween Spooktacular (family-friendly with pumpkin carving); Howl-O-Scream (separately ticketed haunted houses and scare zones).
- Holiday Season (dates TBA): Christmas Celebration (with enhanced experiences and a new drone show).
Busch Gardens Tampa
- January 5 – February 20: Real Music Series (longest-running concert series with tribute acts).
- January 24 – February 8 (weekends): Kids’ Weekends with Sesame Street characters.
- January 24 – March 1 (Saturdays and Sundays): Mardi Gras (food, entertainment, and live music).
- March 6 – May 10 (weekends): Food, Wine & Garden Festival (cuisine, drinks, and 20 concerts).
- May 16-17: Glory in the Gardens (Christian music weekend).
- Summer (dates TBA): Summer Nights event.
- Autumn (dates TBA): Bier Fest Brews & BBQ; Sweetacular; Howl-O-Scream.
- Holiday Season (dates TBA): Christmas Town.
We’ll update this page as more information becomes available.
Kind regards
Jamie
