Springtime at Walt Disney World means one thing—EPCOT is in full bloom for its annual International Flower & Garden Festival! From March 4 through June 1, 2026, guests can wander through stunning topiary displays, feast on fresh and flavorful bites from Outdoor Kitchens, and soak in the sights and scents of vibrant floral gardens. Whether you’re a longtime festival fan or visiting for the first time, this year’s event promises a breathtaking blend of nature, cuisine, and entertainment.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know—from must-see topiaries to can’t-miss food booths, live concerts, and special activities for the whole family. Get ready to stop and smell the roses at one of EPCOT’s most beautiful and beloved festivals!
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What is the Flower & Garden Festival?
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual festival that takes place on certain dates March through June. The festival celebrates the beauty of nature through stunning topiary displays, vibrant gardens, fresh flavors, and live entertainment. Admission to the festival is included with your Disney park ticket and many offerings are complimentary. There are some offerings that may have an additional cost/require additional reservations.
Below is everything you need to know to make the most of your time at EPCOT during the festival. If you’d like additional assistance planning your Disney Vacation, be sure to reach out!
When is EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival?
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual festival that runs from early March though early June. The 2026 Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 4 through June 1 and access to festival offerings is included with your park ticket.
What to Expect at the Flower & Garden Festival
Visitors to the Flower & Garden Festival can expect a stunning mix of nature, flavors, and entertainment throughout the park. From visually stunning topiaries and engaging live performances to mouthwatering culinary creations, the festival offers something for everyone. Families, avid gardeners, and Disney fans can immerse themselves in interactive experiences like Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt, catch a live performance from a favorite band at the American Gardens Theater, and savor dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Every corner of EPCOT is in bloom, making it a can’t-miss event for the season.
When you enter the park, be sure to grab a Festival Passport. The passport will include a listing of all offerings as well as times and locations of offerings that take place during the day.
Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries and Gardens
EPCOT comes to life with elaborate topiary displays featuring favorite Disney characters crafted from vibrant flowers and greenery. Guests can also explore themed gardens, from fragrant butterfly habitats to tranquil tea gardens.
2026 Topiaries
Below is a list of every topiary and where you can find it at EPCOT.
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale in World Celebration
- Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden in the United Kingdom Pavilion
- Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) in World Nature
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) in the United Kingdom Pavilion
- Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc in the United Kingdom Pavilion
- Goofy Rosewalk walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase
- Lady and the Tramp in the Italy Pavilion
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the Germany Pavilion
- Gnomes in Germany Pavilion
- Beauty and the Beast in the France Pavilion
- Lumiere and Cogsworth in the France Pavilion
- Princess Tiana in the America Pavilion
- Miguel and Dante from Coco in the Mexico Pavilion
- Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Encanto near the Imagination! Pavilion
- Figment and Topiary Flowers in World Celebration Gardens
- Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy in World Discovery, near Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
- Stitch in World Discovery, near Mission: SPACE
- Phineas and Ferb in CommuniCore Plaza
- Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie in World Celebration
- Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball near the Main Entrance
- Lightning McQueen & Mater in World Discovery near Connections Cafe
- Mike Wazowski & Sulley in World Celebration, near Creations Shop
- Butterfly and Flower Towers in World Nature
- Dragon in Japan Pavilion
- Kermit and Miss Piggy between Morocco and France Pavilions
- Anna and Elsa in Norway Pavilion
- Troll in Norway Pavilion
- Pandas in China Pavilion
- Bambi and Friends in Canada Pavilion
- Geese in Canada Pavilion
2026 Gardens
Below is a list of every garden and where you can find it at EPCOT.
- Pet-Friendly Garden – NEW! – World Nature, near The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Wildlife Crossing Garden – NEW! – CommuniCore Hall
- Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine® – NEW! – CommuniCore Plaza
- The Community Garden – World Celebration
- Festival Blooms – World Celebration
- Connections Conservatory Garden – World Celebration Near Connections Eatery
- Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited – World Discovery
- Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! World Discovery near Creations Shop
- Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
- Floating Gardens – World Nature
- Bold Bromeliads – World Nature in The Land Pavilion
- Butterfly Landing – World Nature Near Imagination!
- The Honey Bee-stro – walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase
- Blossoms of Fragrance – World Showcase Bridge
- Extraordinary Orchids – World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion
- Desert Garden – World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion
- Bamboo Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion
- China Penjing Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion
- Gnome Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion
- Miniature Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion
- Garden Italiano – World Showcase – Italy Pavilion
- Bonsai Collection – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Kokedema Garden – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Shishi Odoshi – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion
- Spice Garden – World Showcase – Morocco Pavilion
- Trendy Tropicals Garden – NEW! between the Morocco and France Pavilions
- Bouquet Garden – World Showcase – France Pavilion
- English Tea Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Guided Tea Tours are available by signing up at The Tea Caddy Featuring Twinings Tea – Limited Availability
- Self-Guided Tea Tours are available by picking up a brochure at The Tea Caddy Featuring Twinings Tea to lead you through the tea garden.
- Shakespeare Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion
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Garden Rocks Concert Series
Each evening during the Flower & Garden Festival, jam along to live music at the America Gardens Theatre at the American Adventure Pavilion. Performances are offered three times each evening at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM.
Show Schedule:
- March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
- March 8-9 — Simple Plan
- March 13-14 — Blue October
- March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
- March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
- March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- March 29-30 — 38 Special
- April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
- April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
- April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
- April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
- April 17-18 — Berlin
- April 19-20 — The Commodores
- April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
- April 26-27 — Air Supply
- May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
- May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
- May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
- May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
- May 15-16 — The Spinners
- May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
- May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
- May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
- May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
- May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music
Seating is limited for performances, so we recommending getting in the standby line a half hour prior to showtime.
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Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package
If you’d like to skip the standby line, you can consider booking a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package. The dining package is available at select restaurants in EPCOT and includes a meal and reserved seating at the performance.
To reserve the Dining Package, log onto your My Disney Experience account and reserve through the dining section of the app/website. Dining reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance. When you book your Disney Vacation with KMV Travel, your personal Travel Advisor will take care of getting all of your dining and enhancement reservations!
*Same day dining packages can be purchased at Regal Eagle the day you’d like to attend at the quick service restaurant. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.
Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy:
- An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a nonalcoholic or alcoholic beverage.
- The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation.
Flower & Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival includes Outdoor Kitchens across EPCOT with special food and beverage offerings only available during the festival. Be sure to grab the Festival Passport or check out the Festival Guide on the My Disney Experience app for information about food offerings, including allergy friendly options.
If you’re checking out the Outdoor Kitchens, consider completing the Garden Graze. Using your Festival Passport as your guide for this food stroll, try at least 5 Garden Graze items and collect a stamp for each. Once you’ve completed the stroll, present your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade to receive a specialty treat!
- Florida Fresh – Near CommuniCore Hall
- EPCOT Farmers Feast – Near CommuniCore Hall
- NEW! Nectar hosted by AdventHealth – The Land Kiosk
- Beach Grub – Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
- Yacht Grub – Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
- The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Near Port of Entry
- Pineapple Promenade – Near Port of Entry
- Swirled Showcase – Near Port of Entry
- Trowel & Trellis – Near Port of Entry
- Refreshment Port – Near Port of Entry
- BRUNCHCOT – Near Test Track
- The Citrus Blossom – The Odyssey
- Jardin de Fiestas – Mexico
- Lan Yuan – China
- Refreshment Outpost – Between China and Germany
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – Germany
- Primavera Kitchen – Italy
- Magnolia Terrace – American Adventure
- Funnel Cake – American Adventure
- Hanami – Japan
- Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of Medina – Morocco
- La Isla Fresca – Between Morocco and France
- Fleur de Lys – France
- Northern Bloom – Canada
- Connections Eatery
- Canada Popcorn Cart
- United Kingdom Beer Cart
- Joffrey’s in Canada
- Joffrey’s Near Mission: SPACE
- Joffrey’s Near Disney Traders
- Joffrey’s in the American Adventure
Put together your must-try list by heading to the Disney Parks Blog Foodie Guide.
Fun For the Whole Family
While we think EPCOT is always a great park for families, it becomes even more exciting for the whole family during a festival. There’s lots of special entertainment, activities, and more to check out!
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration
Location: Throughout the Park
Purchase a Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Map from participating locations and join Spike on a scavenger hunt to find different flowers. At the end of the scavenger hunt, families can earn a special prize.
Egg-Stravaganza Hunt
Location: Throughout the Park
Hunt down character Easter eggs that are hidden throughout EPCOT during this limited-time offering. Purchase a map at participating locations and return the completed map to earn a special prize. LIMITED TIME OFFERING
CommuniCORE Hall
Location: World Celebration
Explore a garden that’s larger than life when you shrink down to the size of Spike the Bee!
Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth
Walk through a garden that attracts local butterflies and learn how these gardens promote butterfly health and conservation.
Playalong Bay Presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables
The new Playalong Bay Play Garden pays homage to one of Disney World’s famous resort pools, mixing fun for the whole family with adventure on the high seas. This new nautically inspired playground is located between the Imagination! pavilion and the entrance to World Showcase.
Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy
Location: Bridge to World Showcase
This immersive exhibit features six scent stations, each filled with floral, fruity, citrus, and other refreshing fragrances. As guests stroll through the colorful garden, they can pause at each station to inhale different aromatic notes, learning how scents can evoke memories, influence emotions, and enhance everyday experiences.
Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF!
Location: World Discovery
This fun-filled garden invites children to run, climb, and play in a setting surrounded by lush greenery and nature-inspired activities. With engaging elements that promote active play and outdoor adventure, it’s the perfect spot for families to take a break while kids burn off some energy. NOTE: Closes at dusk
Purple Marlins
Location: Between Creations Shop and Refreshment Station
Disney conservation experts monitor and study the Purple Martins as part of an ongoing effort to support wildlife and promote environmental stewardship. Guests can stop by to watch the birds in action, learn about their migration journey, and discover how Disney helps protect these remarkable creatures. M, W, F at 1 PM
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