“Nearly everybody gets twitterpated in the springtime.” — Bambi
2026 Festival dates are March 4, 2026, through June 1, 2026
March 4th is the start of the 33rd Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot!
If you have never gone to this festival, you will want to add this festival to your travel plans! It is a lot of fun. Here are the details for this years festival!
Flower and Garden Festival Passport
As with all festival’s there is a Festival Passport to help you know where to find the festival fun! Remember, the passport can be picked up at the entrance to the park as well as the registers of the outdoor kitchens and some merchandise kiosks.
You can also get stamps for the Garden Graze Menu challenge. Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, you get a festival treat! Treats can be collected at Pineapple Promenade (near Port of Entry).
Flower and Garden Topiaries
As in years past, topiaries are a huge part of the Festival! All around Epcot, there are amazing topiaries created by the horticulturalists of Epcot. This year’s festival will surround you with whimsical character topiaries and breathtaking gardens. There are exhibits throughout World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase.
According to the the Disney Parks Blog, “More than 60 topiaries inspired by classic Disney favorites will be blooming throughout the park. Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep and her Sheep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball will greet you as soon as you enter the World Celebration Neighborhood, while other pals you haven’t seen in a while, like Stitch, Mike Wazowski and Sulley, and Lightning McQueen and Mater sprout across the park. Additionally, over 31 gardens and floral displays invite you to explore, relax, and enjoy the stunning horticulture Disney is known for.”
Beautiful Gardens
There are several garden experiences every year! I am most looking forward to the English Tea Gardens Tour presented by Twinings. Here you can learn more about the plants that are made into delicious teas.
Some new experiences for 2026 are Pluto’s Pet‑Friendly Garden, the Wildlife Crossing Garden, and the Trendy Tropicals Garden, each bringing its own unique charm to the festival. You can learn more about this year’s offerings on the Walt Disney World Page.
Scavenger Hunt
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is back for 2026 and is a great way to experience all aspects of the Flower & Garden Festival! It’s also a great way to entertain the kiddos.
The maps can be purchased in the Creations Shop, the World Traveler store and Festival Markets around the park. Here is an example from 2023 of what it looks like.
After finding Spike at all the “gardens”, take the map to one of the redemption centers. The Creation Store is one of the locations, so you could even redeem it and claim your prize as you leave the park.
You may also want to participate in the Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt. This is a fun activity where you search for all the different character-themed eggs throughout the park.
Food & Outdoor Kitchens
The outdoor kitchens have outdone themselves again! The food options vary and gain inspiration from the garden’s & topiaries on display. There are returning favorites as well as some new things too. This year there are over 20 outdoor kitchens and 75 new menu items. For the full list of offering check out the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Foodie Guide 2026.
Garden Rocks Concerts
The Garden Rocks Concert Series is offering some great entertainment this year! There are 3 concert times. 5:30pm, 6:45pm and 8pm. Concerts are included but are on a first come first served bases. If you want guaranteed seating, read more about the Garden Rocks Dining Packages below.
The lineup for 2026:
- 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
You can get special dining (Garden Rocks Dining Package) and avoid the long lines and have reserved seating for the concerts. Reservations are required for the dining and are usually a specialty price fixe menu. Let your MMP Advisor know and they can answer any questions for you and secure your reservation. Even with the Garden Rocks Dining Package, you will want to line up 45 min to an hour ahead of concert time. There will be separate lines for those with the dining packages and those doing standby.
Photo Pass
There are so many amazing photo pass opportunities surrounding the festival! If you have Memory Maker, be sure and take advantage of these unique photo opportunities.
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is an annual event. This years event runs through June 1st. It is a beautiful time to visit Walt Disney World’s Epcot and truly when Epcot blooms the brightest.
Would you like to learn about the other amazing festivals are available at Epcot, check out Holidays Around The World at Epcot and Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Festival of the Arts.
