2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Tips

Nothing says Spring more than EPCOT at Walt Disney World. While many “extra” experiences like the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Very Merry Christmas Party cost an extra ticket price, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is free with your regular ticket to the park.

From March 3- July 5, 2023, guests will be able to experience many things while at EPCOT this Spring, including new topiaries, live music and open-air kitchens!

2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

If you have never been to EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival, you are in for a real treat. The key to having the best experience is knowing what not to miss. Here is what you can expect to see and some great tips to help you navigate the festival.

Outdoor Kitchens

One of the best things to do at EPCOT is to visit the outdoor kitchens that give sample selections of food and drinks.

It is a great way to try things you might not ordinarily taste.

This year, you will find some old favorites and some new options:

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany): Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites & biers!
The Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Pavilion): Treat your taste buds to delicious dishes and beverages that showcase bright citrus fruits like lemon, orange and grapefruit.
EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®): Fuel up for a fun-filled day at EPCOT with hearty dishes and savory sides featuring farm-fresh ingredients.
Fleur de Lys (France): Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons.
Hanami (Japan): Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen—which pair beautifully with sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® (Near Port of Entry): Find an incredible menu of foods and beverages infused with HONEY!
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico): Find plenty of small bites filled with your Mexican favorites!
Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion): Fresh Italian dishes that pair beautifully with a glass of vino.
Lotus House (China): Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats!
Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure): Get a taste of the bayou as you savor the classic comfort food of the American Gulf Coast.
Northern Bloom (Canada): Discover palate-pleasing fare from Canada!
Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry): Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats including everyone’s favorite, Dole Whip!
Primavera Kitchen (Italy): Small plate Old-Country dishes—like arancini and ravioli—served with a glass of wine.
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco): Spice is the flavor or Morocco! Enjoy plenty of small bites that will have you salivating.
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders): Looking for vegan & vegetarian fare? This is the place to go!

Additional Locations

Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops.

Funnel Cake
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Refreshment Outpost
Refreshment Port

Visit the Topiary Displays throughout the park

This year you will find nearly 100 individual topiaries throughout EPCOT, including floral sculptures of Disney characters as well as fanciful gardens. Highlights include:

Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – NEW!
Main Entrance
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration
Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
World Nature Near The Land Pavilion
Goofy
World Showcase
Tiana – NEW!
The American Adventure Pavilion
Buzz Lightyear
World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
Donald and Daisy
Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
Figment
Near Imagination!
The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito)
Mexico Pavilion
Anna and Elsa
Norway Pavilion
Troll
Norway Pavilion
Dragon
Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate
Pandas
China Pavilion
Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)
Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
Pumbaa and Timon
Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Germany Pavilion
Lady and the Tramp
Italy Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast
France Pavilion
Lumiere and Cogsworth
France Pavilion
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
Between France and Morocco Pavilions
Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)
United Kingdom Pavilion
Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
United Kingdom Pavilion
Bambi and Friends
Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port

Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt

If you have kids with you, make sure they take part in Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration! It’s a great way to keep kids engaged while you are enjoying the different gardens throughout EPCOT.

You’ll be searching for Spike, a friendly little honey bee who is hiding in the gardens throughout EPCOT.

Goodness Garden Butterfly House

This year it is in a new location between The Land and Imagination! There you will find nearly 1,000 native butterflies in the garden’s two dozen nectar plants.

The Royal Tea Garden Tour

Each festival morning at the United Kingdom pavilion\guests can follow a knowledgeable guide through a tranquil tea garden setting to learn the history and artistry behind growing and blending tea (there is a fee).

A post-tour treat of tea and scones is included.

The shorter, complimentary English Tea Garden Tour presented by Twinings of London also will be offered on select days.

2023 Garden Rocks Concert Series

During the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, guests get to enjoy FREE outdoor live concerts.

Schedule of performers:

March 3-4 – Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI
March 5-6 – Daughtry
March 10-11 – Tommy DeCarlo
March 12-13 – Smash Mouth
March 17-18 – Mike DelGuidice
March 19-20 – Blue Oyster Cult – NEW
March 24-25 – Berlin
March 26-27 – The Pointer Sisters
March 31 – Luis Figueroa – NEW
April 1-2 – Piso 21 – NEW
April 3 – TBD
April 7-8 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
April 9-10 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
April 16-17 – Switchfoot – NEW
April 21-22 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 23-24 – Jo Dee Messina
April 28-29 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player
April 30, May 1 – Kool and the Gang
May 5-8 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
May 12-15 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
May 19-20 – A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce – NEW
May 21-22 – Casting Crowns – NEW
May 26-27 – Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago – NEW
May 28-29 – Rick Springfield
June 2-5 – Plain White T’s
June 9-10 – The Spinners
June 11-12 – The Commodores
June 16-17 – Vertical Horizon
June 18-19 – Tony Orlando
June 23-26 – Simple Plan
June 30, July 1 – Living Colour
July 2-3 – Wang Chung

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Tips

FREE Festival Passport for Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Pick up a Festival Passport when you get to the park. This guide to the Flower & Garden Festival will give you information on all of the different exhibits, food experiences and topiary displays throughout the park.

There is even an area in the Food & Garden Passport where you can check off the foods and drinks you have tried so you know what you really enjoyed.

Look for seasonal treats. During spring months you will be able to find holiday treats that aren’t available any other time of the year.

For example, if you are headed around Easter, you can try a special holiday cupcake!

Fun things for kids to do! Kids will love visiting during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival because they can choose from several Family Play Zones where they can climb and explore.

If you go to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival after March 13th, you can also take advantage of the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt where you search for Disney character Easter Eggs at EPCOT’s World Showcase!

Kids will really enjoy doing this because in the end, they get a special souvenir!

NEW 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise. There are t-shirts, coffee mugs, pins and garden decor!

You will find tons of items featuring everyone’s favorite little orange bird.

Also, one of the main characters representing the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is Snow White. She appears on many different items including the limited edition Disney trading pin