MARCH 1 - JULY 5, 2023
One of the most welcome signs of spring is EPCOT's annual International Flower & Garden Festival. While the grounds at EPCOT are always beautiful, the Flower and Garden Festival takes them to the next level and everywhere you look is bursting with colorful blooms. Take in the sights and sounds of the festival with a bouquet of spirited entertainment options. A plethora of Disney character topiaries, including classic-character favorites Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many others, play a starring role each year in the festival. Belle is typically featured in the France pavilion along with Beast, you'll find Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Germany, and Anna and Elsa can be found in the Norway pavilion.
In 2023, new topiaries from Encanto will be featured as well as the addition of Princess Tiana!
Some of the information displayed in the sections below is from 2022; 2023 details will be added as details are officially released.
Perennial Flower and Garden favorites such as the English Tea Garden, Bambi's Butterfly House, and special kids' activities can be seen at the festival as well. Illuminated topiary and play gardens light up at night for a different festival experience.
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration family scavenger hunt activity is returning in 2023. Explore the Festival and keep an eye out for Spike as he pollinates Epcot’s gardens. In each garden, you’ll need to search for the plant Spike has pollinated, identifiable by Spike himself and a Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration plant stake. Once you find him, add the corresponding sticker to your map. Once your map is full of stickers, your journey is complete and you can return your map to Disney Traders or World Traveler for a special surprise. Maps and stickers for Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration will be available for sale at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax. Guests can commemorate their scavenger hunt experience with select merchandise offerings featuring everyone’s favorite honey bee, Spike.
Don't forget to pick up one of the special gift cards that are created for this event too! They're tiny and are attached to a bracelet made out of what looks like an old telephone cord.
Guests who visit this festival can discover incredible topiaries shaped like some of the most beloved animals and Disney characters. These pieces have been cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists. Look below to see where to find the 2022 displays.
Weave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world. 2022 highlights include:
The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in 2023! (The schedule displayed is from 2022 for references purposes only.)
Different from years prior, Disney says that internationally recognized artists will perform on the America Gardens Theater stage Friday-Monday, while local Orlando bands will step into the spotlight Tuesday-Thursday.
Returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang will make sure that there is a little something for everyone to get their rock ‘n roll on. The full schedule is listed in the chart below.
Be sure to check the Festival Guide for showtimes on the day that you're visiting the park.
The Garden Rocks Dining Package is also making a comeback and will be available Friday-Monday – reservations are open now and can be made by visiting FreshEPCOT.com.
March 4-5 – The Guess Who | April 29-30 – Berlin |
March 6-7 – Rick Springfield | May 1-2 – TobyMac |
March 11-12 – Melina Leon – NEW to Garden Rocks | May 6-7 – Blood, Sweat & Tears |
March 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW | May 8-9 – The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks |
March 20-21 – Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks | May 13-14 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW |
March 25-28 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO | May 20-21 – A Flock Of Seagulls |
April 1-2 – The Spinners | May 22-23 – Collin Raye – NEW |
April 3-4 – The Pointer Sisters | May 27-28 – Thelma Houston – NEW |
April 8-9 – Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks | May 29-30 – Little River Band |
April 15-16 – Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW | June 3-6 – Simple Plan |
April 17-18 – Don Felder, Formerly of The Eagles | June 10-13 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone |
April 22-23 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas | June 17-20 – Plain White T’s |
April 24-25 – Claudia Leitte – NEW |
Guests can find new 2022 Festival merchandise in the Festival Shops and Markets throughout EPCOT.
Mickey Mouse Home Garden
Celebrate this year’s festival with home garden-inspired merchandise from this collection featuring vibrant apparel, drinkware, garden tools and so much more.
Orange Bird
Find adorable Orange Bird keepsakes within this vibrant collection that includes apparel, accessories and other novelties.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Browse a collection that celebrates Mickey and Minnie Mouse—featuring apparel, drinkware, trading pins and a MagicBand.
Figment’s Garden
Grow your imagination with Figment-themed apparel, drinkware and more as you dream green this festival season.
Spike the Bee
Find sweet reminders of Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories, drinkware, a garden stake and other collectible novelties.
Merchandise is available while supplies last.