The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns this year, running from March 5th to June 2nd, 2025.
For nearly three months, EPCOT blossoms into a colourful wonderland filled with stunning floral displays, fun topiaries, interactive gardens, and seasonal cuisine crafted just for festival-goers.
Looking to soak up the magic of spring? Here’s what awaits you at the 2025 festival…
New and Returning Topiaries
The ever-growing collection of topiaries is expanding again for Flower & Garden 2025 with an enchanting Moana-themed display. The creativity continues with brand-new gardens celebrating fashion, playtime and Pixar’s smash hit Inside Out 2.
Fans of Phineas and Ferb will be thrilled to see their favourite stepbrothers make a grand return in topiary form. Meanwhile, classic favourites are back, including Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden in the United Kingdom Pavilion and Lady and the Tramp in the Italy Pavilion.
As well as this, the likes of Miguel and Dante from Coco, and Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa from Encanto will make a grand return to EPCOT. Groot’s cheeky topiary will also be back in World Discovery, near Connections Café.
FIRST LOOK at Moana topiaries with Disney Imagineer Chris 🌊🌸 pic.twitter.com/Pive906YN3
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 3, 2025
A Taste of Spring
Springtime is not just about beautiful blooms – this is EPCOT, after all. Throughout festival season, guests can indulge in dishes and refreshing beverages at the Outdoor Kitchens, which are scattered across the park.
Each kitchen offers a festival-exclusive menu, featuring fresh, vibrant flavours inspired by spring. From light bites to decadent desserts, there is something to satisfy every palate.
Here’s our pick of the top NEW dishes:
- Grilled Asparagus with pancetta bacon, spring peas, frisée lettuce, truffle-sherry vinaigrette, and soft-poached egg (Communicore Hall, available until April 5).
- Blueberry Crumble Cake with blueberry-lemon zest soft-serve and blueberry compote (Communicore Hall, available until April 5).
- Grilled Peaches and Burrata with prosciutto, petite lettuce, micro mint, and sweet tea-lemon gastrique (Communicore Hall, available from April 6).
- S’mores Bar: Fudge brownie, dark chocolate, toasted meringue, and smoked graham cracker (Yacht Grub).
- Meat Assorti: Beef bresaola, prosciutto ham, and salami with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, tomato jam, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta (Yacht Grub).
- Orange Sparkling Cocktail: Sparkling wine, Seagram’s Club Soda, and Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur (Yacht Grub).
- Keel Farms Strawberry Hibiscus Hard Cider (Refreshment Outpost).
- Carrot Cake Liege Waffle with candied pecans and cream cheese icing (Connections Eatery).
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pigeon Pea Rice, Roasted Sweet Plantains, and Cinnamon Butter (La Isla Fresca).
- Florida Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla pound cake, macerated strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (Florida Fresh).
Eager to peruse the full menu? Disney Parks Blog shared every single item available here.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Music lovers can rock out at the Garden Rocks Concert Series, featuring a mix of world-famous artists and talented local bands.
Big names like Rick Springfield, SoundUp and Queensrÿche are set to take the stage on select weekends, while local artists bring fresh energy to weekday shows.
The Garden Rocks concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre, with performances scheduled at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM on festival days. The full performance schedule is available here and on the My Disney Experience app, and guests should note that showtimes are subject to change.
Garden Graze Food Stroll
Taking part in the Garden Graze Food Stroll is a must for all attending Flower & Garden 2025. This culinary quest offers a delicious way to explore the festival by inviting guests to sample five designated menu items from select Outdoor Kitchens. With each purchase, you will receive a stamp in your Festival Passport.
Be sure to pick up a Festival Passport when you arrive. And, once you’ve collected all five stamps, head to Pineapple Promenade near Port of Entry to claim your festival-exclusive treat (a sweet reward for your efforts). This is available throughout the entirety of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden festival, between March 5th and June 2nd, 2025.
Bon appétit – and happy grazing!
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