Every year EPCOT hosts a number of festivals. The two most popular festivals are the International Flower and Garden Festival and the Food and Wine Festival.
The Flower and Garden Festival has been around since 1994. Every spring Disney World pulls out dozens of gorgeous topiaries and flower displays and turns Epcot into a gorgeous wonderland. The 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is from February 28th through May 27th!
Here is everything you need to know about this incredible festival!
The International Flower and Garden Festival is included in the cost of your admission to Epcot.
2024 Topiaries at EPCOT
This is our favorite part of the festival! The topiaries can be found throughout Epcot. We love taking the time to notice the details on each of the beautiful characters and creatures. Do keep in mind that EPCOT is very big. You don’t want to have to backtrack across the park to see a topiary that you missed!
New topiaries in 2024 include Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy), characters from Wish, as well as Miguel and Dante from Coco.
- Wish Characters Asha, Valentino and the Wishing Star Main Entrance
- Butterflies Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase
- Figment, Flower Topiaries and Flower Towers World Celebration – World Celebration Plaza
- Huey, Dewey and Louie World Celebration – World Celebration Plaza
- Donald Duck World Celebration – Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
- Bambi and Friends World Discovery – Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
- Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy – 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, Rafiki, Mufasa and Sarabi World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Pumbaa and Timon World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Goofy Rosewalk
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto -Bridge to World Showcase
- Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa (Encanto) World Showcase
- Miguel and Dante (Coco) – 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 and Flower Towers 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
In addition to the topiaries, EPCOT has other plant displays throughout the park. One of our favorites in 2023 was a large “tree” made out of succulents in Mexico!
Garden Graze
There are 8 delicious plant based food offerings highlighted in the festival passport. After purchasing one of these items you will receive a stamp in your passport. Once you have received 5 stamps bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade and receive a treat!
Locations and Menu Items
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion)
Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce - BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Avocado Toast with Marinated Tomatoes and Plant-Based Cheese Crumbles on Toasted Ciabatta - EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cheese - Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders) Florida Strawberry Shortcake
- La Isla Fresca (Between the France and Morocco Pavilions)
Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked with Oat, Almond and Coconut Milks topped with Toasted Coconut - Refreshment Outpost
Seasonal Fruit Parfait with Sweet Chili Sauce and Mango DOLE Whip® - Refreshment Port (Near Canada Pavilion)
Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine on Crispy Potato Barrels with Plant-Based Ranch and Blue Cheese Crumbles - Trowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders)
Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables and Creamy Herb Aioli
Garden Rocks Concert Series
EPCOT offers live concerts three times a day at the Garden Rocks Concert Series during this festival! These shows feature both local musicians as well as well known acts.
You can catch shows by artists such as the Plain White Ts, Hermans Hermits, Richard Marx, Jo Dee Messina, Sister Hazel, and Casting Crowns! You can see the entire concert schedule here.
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
- Dates: February 28 to May 27, 2024
- Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM
Garden Rocks Dining packages are available at Spice Road Table as well as a number of other participating EPCOT restaurants. These dining packages give you guaranteed seats at one of the performances.
Flower and Garden Festival Kids Events
There are plenty of things for kids to do at this festival!
Butterfly Garden – Kids can enjoy a Butterly garden located near Imagination! in World Nature. Children will love getting up close looks at these beautiful creatures.
Scavenger Hunts – Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration: Kids will follow Spike the Bee along his pollination trail, where Spike will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens. An Egg-Stravaganza Hunt experience will be available for a limited time. Scavenger hunt maps and stickers are available for $10.
Special Merchandise
Special merchandise is available every year during this festival! Pop up shops and markets can be found throughout the park. In 2024 special merchandise includes:
- Orange Bird Collection: Orange Bird keepsakes featuring apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.
- Coco Collection: Coco-themed collection that includes apparel, headwear and home décor.
- Butterfly Collection: Flutter through the butterfly garden alongside Minnie Mouse with items from this flowery collection.
- Annual Passholder Collection: Apparel, accessories and trading pins exclusive to annual pass holders
We find it fun to wear outfits that go along with the Flower and Garden Festival when we are there! You can see what we have worn, as well as other EPCOT outfits, here.
Disney World holds a number of special events throughout the year. Be sure to check out the special events calendar to know what is happening in the parks!
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