2026 Guide to Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is a festival event at Epcot (Walt Disney World Resort) typically held from early March to early June featuring specialty food, activities, entertainment, and merchandise. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!
Other Epcot Festivals
- Epcot International Festival of the Arts (Jan. 17, 2025 to Feb 24, 2025) (2026 TBD)
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (Mar. 5, 2025 to June 2, 2025) (2026 TBD) (you are here)
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (Aug. 28 through Nov. 22, 2025)
- Epcot International Festival of the Holidays (Nov. 28 through Dec. 30, 2025)
If you’re completely new to the idea of Epcot festivals, we have an Epcot Festival Calendar and Tips post that is a good place to start.
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2026
Details for the 2026 edition of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival have not been announced. Dates for 2025 were announced on December 11, 2024.
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025 Basics
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is being held from March 5 to June 2, 2025. Dates for 2025 were announced on December 11, 2024.
What is the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival?
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is one of Epcot’s oldest and most beautiful festivals. The entire park is transformed with stunning floral displays. Specialty food, beverage, activities, and entertainment are offered throughout the park.
When is the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival?
The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival began March 5, 2025. The last day of the festival is June 2, 2025.
How much does the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Cost?
The festival itself is included in the price of your Epcot admission. This isn’t a special ticketed event. If you want to enjoy the special food, merchandise, demonstrations, etc., those come at an extra cost (some activities are free, though).
What Do I Need To Do Ahead of Time?
If you’re interested in guaranteeing your seat at the Garden Rocks Concert Series, you might want to consider a dining package. The Behind the Seeds tour is held year-round and can be booked in advance.
Where should I stay to visit the Festival?
Any Disney hotel will do a fine job of getting you to and from Epcot. That said, some are better-situated than others if you’re spending a lot of time at the Festival. It’s a short walk to Epcot from Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club, and Beach Club.
Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach are just a single, pretty short ride on the Disney Skyliner away from the park. Pop Century and Art of Animation are also on the Skyliner, but you’ll have to transfer at Caribbean Beach.
Navigating the Flower & Garden Festival
Disney has shifted more information into their app over the years, and you’ll now find a dedicated section of the app available from the home page once the festival begins. You’ll still want to grab the Festival Passport. This small booklet includes checklists for most every item (topiary, food, gardens) at Flower & Garden Festival.
Festival Topiaries, Gardens, Exhibits, and Activities
The highlight of Flower & Garden is the transformation of the park itself, anchored by the addition of beautiful topiaries and gardens throughout the park. This year has over two dozen topiaries themed to Disney Characters and over two dozen gardens!
The festival typically hosts a changing lineup of exhibits. These are tables or small booths offering tips or education on flowers, gardening, and other sustainable topics. Past lineups included the Simple Living Institute, University of Florida Master Gardeners, and Florida Federation Garden Club.
Like every festival, the Flower & Garden Festival has a pay-to-play scavenger hunt. Purchase your map for $9.99+tax to play Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration. Find Spike the bee throughout the park, and return your completed map for a special surprise.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Every day of the festival features a performance at the America Gardens Theater as part of the “Garden Rocks” Concert series. The 2025 lineup includes stars such as Rick Springfield and Air Supply.
You can lineup and wait for these shows, but they’re also available as part of the Garden Rocks Dining Package.
Flower & Garden Festival Food & Beverage Booths
There are about twenty festival booths at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival. This is significant fewer than the 30+ you’ll find at Food & Wine Festival, but still more than enough to satisfy your festive cravings for an afternoon or two.
These are basically pop up booths (though many of them are permanent now) around the park that offer small portions of food and beverage for around $5-$10 an item.
One notable booth is Pineapple Promenade, which typically carries Dole Whip inspired treats.
Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise
As with every Epcot festival, there is event-specific merchandise. Here’s a look at some 2023 merchandise:
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EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Tips for 2025
Nothing says Spring more than EPCOT at Walt Disney World. While many “extra” experiences like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Very Merry Christmas Party cost an extra ticket price, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is free with your regular ticket to the park. If you are considering attending the festival, you’ll want to know our EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival tips!
From March 5 to June 2, 2025 guests will be able to experience many things while at EPCOT this Spring, including new topiaries, live music and open-air kitchens!
2025 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
If you have never been to EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival, you are in for a real treat. The key to having the best experience is knowing what not to miss.
Here is what you can expect to see and we also have some great tips to help you navigate the festival.
Outdoor Kitchens
One of the best things to do at EPCOT is to visit the outdoor kitchens that give sample selections of food and drinks.
It is a great way to try things you might not ordinarily taste.
This year, you will find some old favorites and some new options:
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany): Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites & biers!
- The Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Pavilion): Treat your taste buds to delicious dishes and beverages that showcase bright citrus fruits like lemon, orange and grapefruit.
- EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®): Fuel up for a fun-filled day at EPCOT with hearty dishes and savory sides featuring farm-fresh ingredients.
- Fleur de Lys (France): Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons.
- Hanami (Japan): Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen—which pair beautifully with sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
- The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® (Near Port of Entry): Find an incredible menu of foods and beverages infused with HONEY!
- Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico): Find plenty of small bites filled with your Mexican favorites!
- Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion): Fresh Italian dishes that pair beautifully with a glass of vino.
- Lotus House (China): Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats!
- Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure): Get a taste of the bayou as you savor the classic comfort food of the American Gulf Coast.
- Northern Bloom (Canada): Discover palate-pleasing fare from Canada!
- Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry): Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats including everyone’s favorite, Dole Whip!
- Primavera Kitchen (Italy): Small plate Old-Country dishes—like arancini and ravioli—served with a glass of wine.
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco): Spice is the flavor or Morocco! Enjoy plenty of small bites that will have you salivating.
- Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders): Looking for vegan & vegetarian fare? This is the place to go!
Additional Locations
Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops.
- Funnel Cake
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
- Refreshment Outpost
- Refreshment Port
Visit the Topiary Displays throughout the park
This year you will find nearly 100 individual topiaries throughout EPCOT, including floral sculptures of Disney characters as well as fanciful gardens. Highlights include:
- Disney Film, Wish (Asha, Valentino and Star) – NEW!
Main Entrance - Figment, Flower Topiaries and Flower Towers
World Celebration – World Celebration Plaza - Huey, Dewey and Louie
World Discovery – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet - Donald Duck
World Celebration – Near Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company - Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy – NEW!
World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - Buzz Lightyear
World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE - Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion - Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)
World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion - Pumbaa and Timon
World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion - Goofy
Walkway Between Imagination! and World Showcase - Bambi and Friends
World Showcase – Near Refreshment Port - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
Bridge to World Showcase - Encanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa)
World Showcase – Between Disney Traders and Port of Entry - Coco (Miguel and Dante) – NEW!
World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion - Anna and Elsa
World Showcase – Norway Pavilion - Troll
World Showcase – Norway Pavilion - Pandas
World Showcase – China Pavilion - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
World Showcase – Germany Pavilion - Lady and the Tramp
World Showcase – Italy Pavilion - Tiana
World Showcase – The American Adventure Pavilion - Dragon
World Showcase – Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate - Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
World Showcase – Between France and Morocco Pavilions - Beauty and the Beast
World Showcase – France Pavilion - Lumiere and Cogsworth
World Showcase – France Pavilion - Butterfly
World Showcase – International Gateway - Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)
World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion - Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion - Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
World Showcase – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions - Geese
World Showcase – Canada Pavilion
Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt
If you have kids with you, make sure they take part in Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration!
It’s a great way to keep kids engaged while you are enjoying the different gardens throughout EPCOT.
You’ll be searching for Spike, a friendly little honey bee who is hiding in the gardens throughout EPCOT.
Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
One thing not to miss at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is the butterfly house.
There you will find nearly 1,000 native butterflies in the garden’s two dozen nectar plants.
The Royal Tea Garden Tour
Each festival morning at the United Kingdom pavilionguests can follow a knowledgeable guide through a tranquil tea garden setting to learn the history and artistry behind growing and blending tea (there is a fee).
A post-tour treat of tea and scones is included.
The shorter, complimentary English Tea Garden Tour presented by Twinings of London also will be offered on select days.
2025 Garden Rocks Concert Series
During the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, guests get to enjoy FREE outdoor live concerts.
Schedule of 2024 performers:
- The Vybe – February 28, 29
- Jason Scheff – March 1, 2
- Richard Marx – March 3, 4
- Evolution Motown – March 5, 6, 7
- Berlin – March 8, 9
- Rick Springfield – March 10, 11
- Dian Diaz – March 12, 13, 14
- Modern English – March 15, 16
- Commodores – March 17, 18
- Foreigners Journey – March 19, 20, 21
- The Orchestra – March 22, 23, 24, 25
- The Female Collective – March 26, 27,28
- Mike DelGuidice – March 29, 30
- Pointer Sisters – March 31, April 1
- Funkafied – April 2, 3, 4
- Blue October – April 5, 6
- Crowder – April 7, 8
- Hooligans – April 9, 10, 11
- Jo Dee Messina – April 12, 13
- A Flock of Seagulls – April 14, 15
- M-80’s – April 16, 17, 18
- Plain White T’s – April 19, 20, 21, 22
- Champagne Orchestra – April 23, 24, 25
- Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas – April 26, 27
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone – April 28, 29
- Southbound – April 30, May 1, 2
- Monsieur Periné – May 3
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan – May 4
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala and The Puerto Rican Power Band – May 5
- To Be Announced – May 6
- Gilly & The Girl Band – May 7, 8, 9
- Simple Plan – May 10, 11, 12, 13
- Element – May 14, 15, 16
- The Spinners – May 17, 18
- To Be Announced – May 19, 20
- Epic – May 21, 22, 23
- Lit – May 24, 25
- To Be Announced – May 26, 27
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Tips
When it comes to attending this festival, it helps to know a few EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival tips.
Pick up a Festival Passport when you get to the park.
This guide to the Flower & Garden Festival will give you information on all of the different exhibits, food experiences and topiary displays throughout the park.
There is even an area in the Food & Garden Passport where you can check off the foods and drinks you have tried so you know what you really enjoyed.
Look for seasonal treats. During spring months you will be able to find holiday treats that aren’t available any other time of the year.
For example, if you are headed around Easter, you can try a special holiday cupcake!
Fun things for kids to do! Kids will love visiting during the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival because they can choose from several Family Play Zones where they can climb and explore.
If you go to the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival prior to Easter, you can also take advantage of the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt where you search for Disney character Easter Eggs at EPCOT’s World Showcase!
Kids will really enjoy doing this because in the end, they get a special souvenir!
Check out the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise. There are t-shirts, coffee mugs, pins and garden decor!
You will find tons of items featuring everyone’s favorite little orange bird.
Also, one of the main souvenirs to get while at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is a limited edition Disney trading pin.
This is a collectible souvenir that you can enjoy for many years to come.
Those who LOVE Loungefly Backpacks will be glad to see Figment backpacks added in the shops!
This festival is truly one of the best things about visiting Disney World in the Spring. We hope you found our EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival tips helpful!
Will you be going to the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival this year?
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