Guide to EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival [2025]

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is right around the corner! And this year’s festival is going to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the International Flower & Garden Festival!! For the past thirty years, this festival brings bright and colorful flowers to the EPCOT park.

Just like all the other EPCOT Festivals, the International Flower & Garden Festival is a very popular event providing fun for everyone!

In this post, we are going to explore everything that you will need to know about the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Going over everything from the dates, cost, what to see and do, and much much more.

What is EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival?

Every spring this festival returns to EPCOT, bringing beautiful topiaries, flower gardens, and tasty treats to guests. For the 2025 Festival, Disney has some exciting new features to the festival that are going to make this year a completely unique experience. But don’t worry, they have also brought back some of the fan favorites from previous years.

Let’s take a look at the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! And don’t forget to buy your tickets and reserve your park reservations to EPCOT at Walt Disney World, so that you don’t miss out on this incredible springtime festival.

This post will cover all of the important details you are going to want to know to plan the best Flower & Garden experience.

Dates of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is set to begin on March 5, 2025, and end on June 2, 2025. Making it one of the best times to visit EPCOT and enjoy all of the full bloom of flowers and topiaries that located throughout the park!

The Flower & Garden Festival starts not too long after the end of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. This is pretty common for EPCOT festivals, to be nearly back to back.
(Personally I think that is what helps with the magic)

This makes EPCOT a great park to visit no matter what time of year, as there will most likely always be a ‘free’* festival going on.

*’Free’ as in the cost of the festival is included in the general admission cost. There is no additional cost to attend.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Topiaries

Topiaries in general are something really cool to see, and Disney topiaries are no exception. And the Disney topiaries at the Flower & Garden Festival, are sure to impress everyone. It is absolutely incredible to see your favorite Disney characters come to life in a unique way.

If you have been to the Flower & Garden Festival in previous years, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you haven’t been to the Flower & Garden Festival, or seen Disney Topiaries, then you are in for a real treat!

There are around a hundred different topiaries that can be found throughout all of EPCOT. Most of those are favorite Disney Characters, which can be found throughout the whole park.

In the Flower & Garden Festival of 2022, guests could enjoy the following topiaries;

Goofy Topiary with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake
Sorcerer Mickey Mouse along with Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo, and Gator
Woody, Bo Peep, and Her Sheep – near The Land Pavilion
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse
Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie
Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale
Buzz Lightyear
Figment
The Three Caballeros
Anna and Elsa
Trolls (from Frozen)
Dragon
Pandas
Simba, Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa, and Sarabi
Pumbaa and Timon
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Lady and the Tramp
Beauty and the Beast
Lumiere and Cogsworth
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
Peter Pan
Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger
Tinker Bell
Bambi, Thumper, and Flower

Most of the Disney Character topiaries can be found in their country of origin. For example, Peter Pan characters can be found in the United Kingdom Pavillion, Anna and Elsa can be found near the Norway Pavillion, and Beauty and the Beast characters can be found in the France Pavillion.

The full list of the topiaries for the 2025 season has not been released, however, we do know that Disney will be celebrating the 30th anniversary, so we can expect to see some of our favorite characters from previous years. There will probably also be some that we haven’t seen in a dozen years as well, for tribute to the three decades we’ve been celebrating the Flower & Garden Festival.

Returning topiaries should be characters such as; Figment, Anna, and Elsa, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Tinkerbell, TikTok Croc, plus so many more! Characters from ‘Encanto’ can also be assumed to be returning this 2025 season as well. So be sure to keep an eye out for Luisa, Mirabel, Antonio, and Isabela!

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Garden Rocks Concerts

Garden Rocks Concerts are going to again be returning to the America Gardens Theatre!

Guests who visit EPCOT during the Flower& Garden festival can look forward to live concerts happening during the festival.

Concerts typically take place on select nights and feature popular, as well as, local,m Orlando artists. These concerts are free, and they are first come, first serve standing room only (unless you have a dining package).

Artists like; Plain White T’s, Dauntry, Rick Springfield, and more are expected to be at this year’s Garden Rocks Concerts.

The complete list of artists hasn’t been released, but we do have the list of performing artists for the first month have been set.

Be sure to check out the list of performers, as well as check back in a few weeks for the full concert list.

For the full line-up check out: Garden Rocks Concerts.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Outdoor Kitchens

Every EPCOT Festival has its signature food booths with incredible new and returning food options, and the Flower & Garden Festival is no exception. At the Flower & Garden Festival, these food booths are called Outdoor Kitchens, as most of them are outside.

This year, there will be over 20 different Festival specific ‘Outdoor Kitchens’ available for guests to enjoy a wide variety of food and beverages. Including some specialty items just for the Flower & Garden Festival, which will include over 50 NEW items this year to enjoy.

The Outdoor Kitchens where guests will be able to find seasonal treats will be at the following locations;

Connections Cafe and Eatery
EPCOT Farmers Feast
BRUNCHCOT
Citrus Blossom
Jardin de Fiestas
Florida Fresh
Pineapple Promenade
The Honey Bee-Stro
The Land Cart
Refreshment Port
Northern Bloom
Trowel & Trellis
Fleur de Lys
La Isla Fresca
Tangerine Cafe
Hanami
Funnel Cakes
Magnolia Terrace
Primavera Kitchen
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
Refreshment Outpost
Lotus House

Each Outdoor Kitchen has a unique menu giving guests a wide variety of different treats to try.

There will be special treats that stay the whole length of the festival, as well as special items that will come and go after a short while. So if you visit EPCOT more than once during the Flower & Garden Festival, you are bound to try some different food each time!

For a full foodie guide, check out; Flower & Garden Foodie Guide.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Garden Graze

Similar to the Holiday Cookie Stroll that was available at EPCOT during the Holiday season, Disney has created a Garden Graze during the Flower & Garden Festival.

How Garden Graze Works:

In its simplest terms, there are select items that are offered during the Flower & Garden Festival that qualify as a Garden Graze purchase. After you purchase a set number of items required, you can go to Pineapple Promenade, to get a fun little surprise.

To get started, just pick up a Festival Passport, which is located at a variety of different booths throughout the park. There are only a select number of items that qualify for the Garden Graze, which are listed in the Festival Passport.

At each qualified purchase, a cast member stamps your festival passport, to show that you made the purchase of the food item. Once you have collected five stamps you can get your special stroll treat.

Participating in the Garden Graze is really simple and fun. It is a great way to try a variety of different treats offered during the Flower & Garden Festival, with a bonus treat at the end.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration

Spike’s Pollen-Nature Exploration is a scavenger hunt during the Flower & Garden Festival that is sure to entertain all ages.

The Spike’s Pollen-Nature Exploration is very similar to the other scavenger hunts that take place throughout Disney parks. Like Pluto’s Pumpkin Hunt, which takes place during the Halloween season at both Disneyland and Disney World.

For more information about this scavenger hunt, be sure to check out; Spike’s Pollen-Nature Exploration.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival: Blossoms of Fragrance

It wouldn’t be a flower and garden festival if there were not beautiful smelling flower gardens! Besides the flower gardens that can be found throughout the whole park, on the bridge to the World Showcase there is an extra special experience Disney is offering.

Guests can find Blossoms of Fragrance, presented by Scentsy, to help them embark on a journey with the nose. At Blossoms of Fragrance, guests will be able to see butterfly topiaries, as well as different scent stations.

These scent stations are created to help guests create meaning full memories, that utilize more of your scenes to help solidify the memories you make to be long-lasting memories.

There will be six different scent stations that guests can enjoy. Each scent station has a different scent that guests can explore and discover. Be sure to find your favorite scent, to make this year’s memories at the festival last a lifetime.

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival FAQ

Here are some of the frequently asked questions that pertain to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.

If your specific question isn’t answered here, be sure to send us an email: at red@redthetraveler.com, we would be happy to answer any and all questions that you have.

What are the dates for Epcot Flower and Garden Show 2023?

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is from March 1 until July 2, 2023. Making this festival a great springtime activity for the whole family.

The Flower and Garden festival starts a few weeks after the Festival of the Arts ends.

Where are garden rocks at Epcot?

Garden Rocks, is the name of the concert series that is offered at EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival. All concerts are held at the American Gardens Theater, where guests can see world-famous, as well as local artists throughout the length of the festival.

For more information on the Garden Rocks Concerts, including times, dining packages, and lineup, check out; Garden Rocks Concert Lineup.

What time are the Flower and garden concerts at EPCOT?

The concerts happen on almost a nightly basis, and there are three different concert times every night that concerts happen.

The first concert of the night happens at 5:30 pm, the second at 6:30 pm, and the final concert is at 8:00 pm.

For more information on the Garden Rocks Concerts, including times, dining packages, and lineup, check out; Garden Rocks Concert Lineup.

Is Epcot Flower and Garden Festival worth it?

Yes! Yes, a thousand times yes! Like all of the other incredible EPCOT Festivals, the Flower & Garden Festival is no exception. This festival is the perfect springtime/summertime festival, where you can enjoy beautiful gardens, delicious food, and some Disney magic.

Another reason to love EPCOT festivals is that they are at no additional cost to attend. The cost of the festival is included in the general admission ticket, which means all you have to worry about is purchasing some of the yummy food options.

They also include lots of fun activities, food, and performances that are sure to entertain the whole family.

Does the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival have food booths?

Yes, the food booths at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival are called Outdoor Kitchens. You can find all of the outdoor kitchens throughout EPCOT. Many of them are in the World Showcase area. With each Outdoor Kitchen offers a unique menu giving a lot of variety in the food.

If you have difficulties locating a specific Outdoor Kitchen, you can always either ask a cast member or search for it in the map function of the Disney World App.

What time do food booths open at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?

Most of the food booths open at 11 am every day. Usually, 1 or 2 booths offer a breakfast option.

The food booths that offer breakfast options open up a bit earlier in the morning (usually with the park opening).

The Wrap-Up: EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Springtime at Disney World is a beautiful time to visit. Specifically, if guests are going to EPCOT, where they can enjoy the beauty of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.

With over 20 outdoor kitchens and 50 exciting new menus of snacks and treats, along with plenty of topiaries and flower gardens to enjoy, this is definitely an EPCOT festival you aren’t going to want to miss.

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 1 and ends on July 5, 2023. Giving guests plenty of time to see and enjoy everything that EPCOT has to offer during the festival. Like Spike’s Pollen-Nature Exploration, and live Garden Rocks concerts.

What is even better about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is that it is all included in the general admission ticket! No need to purchase an additional event ticket! Making EPCOT a magical place to visit this spring season.