The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026 ran from March 4 to June 1, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event has now concluded, but its seasonal menus, Disney character topiaries, gardens, and Garden Rocks concerts remain useful references for travelers planning a future spring visit.
Festival activities were included with valid EPCOT admission, although food, drinks, merchandise, dining packages, and other optional experiences cost extra. Disney says information about the next festival is expected later in 2026. (Walt Disney World)
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EPCOT Flower And Garden Festival 2026 Dates
The 2026 festival took place from March 4 through June 1, covering most of spring at EPCOT.
The event operated during regular park hours rather than as a separately ticketed evening event. Visitors needed valid EPCOT admission, and some ticket or pass types could also require a park reservation.
Date-based tickets generally do not require advance park reservations, but requirements vary by admission type. Travelers should always check the current Walt Disney World ticket conditions before booking.
What The Festival Included
The Flower and Garden Festival expanded the standard EPCOT experience with seasonal displays and entertainment throughout the park.
The main attractions included:
- Disney character topiaries
- Themed gardens and horticultural exhibits
- Festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens
- The Garden Rocks Concert Series
- The Garden Graze food stroll
- Seasonal merchandise
- Family activities and play areas
- Festival maps and passports
Most displays and concerts were included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks were purchased separately.
Flower And Garden Festival 2026 Menu
Food was one of the strongest parts of the festival. Temporary Outdoor Kitchens served small plates, desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks across World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Showcase.
Prices varied by location, but most food portions were designed for tasting rather than replacing a full table-service meal. Menus and prices were also subject to change during the event.
Popular 2026 kitchens included:
BRUNCHCOT
BRUNCHCOT served breakfast-inspired dishes throughout the day.
The menu included avocado toast, shrimp and grits, French toast with cinnamon cereal cream, and a fruit cereal shake. The avocado toast was also part of the Garden Graze food stroll.
Trowel & Trellis
Trowel & Trellis focused on garden-inspired dishes, including several plant-forward options.
Its 2026 menu featured miso cola-glazed sticky pork ribs, garden vegetable flatbread, a chocolate mousse terrarium, and a botanical slush.
La Isla Fresca
La Isla Fresca offered Caribbean-influenced dishes such as Jamaican jerk chicken, shrimp ceviche, and coconut-chocolate flan cake.
The ceviche combined shrimp, mango, avocado, cucumber, lime, tomato, and jalapeño with plantain chips.
The Honey Bee-stro
The Honey Bee-stro used honey as a central ingredient across its food and drinks.
Its menu included chicken and waffles, a quinoa and goat cheese honeycomb bowl, and frozen peach cobbler.
Florida Fresh
Florida Fresh showcased regional flavors through dishes such as conch fritters, a blackened fish slider, Florida strawberry shortcake, and cucumber-watermelon slush.
Disney’s official Outdoor Kitchens overview is the best place to confirm current menus, dietary information, prices, and participating kiosks once the next festival is announced. (Walt Disney World)
How The Garden Graze Food Stroll Worked
Garden Graze turned selected menu items into a self-paced food trail.
Visitors collected a Festival Passport, purchased five eligible items, and received a stamp for each one. After collecting five stamps, they could take the passport to the designated redemption location for a festival treat.
The five purchases did not have to be completed on the same day, which made the activity easier for visitors attending the festival more than once. (Walt Disney World)
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Topiaries And Gardens
The festival’s living sculptures were spread throughout EPCOT, making them easy to encounter while moving between attractions and World Showcase pavilions.
The 2026 displays included characters from classic Disney films, Pixar stories, Encanto, Coco, The Princess and the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, and other franchises.
Examples included:
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Chip, and Dale
- Tinker Bell
- Simba
- Winnie the Pooh
- Princess Tiana
- Snow White
- Belle
- Mirabel
- Miguel
- Lightning McQueen
- Buzz Lightyear
- Mike Wazowski
- Groot
- Stitch
The displays were more than decorative photo stops. Many were surrounded by themed plants, pollinator habitats, spice gardens, floating gardens, and exhibits designed to explain horticulture and conservation.
Disney maintains an official gardens and topiaries overview that is updated as festival offerings change. (Walt Disney World)
Garden Rocks Concert Series
The Garden Rocks Concert Series brought live music to the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase.
During the 2026 event, performances ran nightly from March 4 through June 1. Showtimes were generally scheduled for 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM, with nationally recognized performers appearing on selected dates and local acts performing on others.
Concert viewing was included with valid EPCOT admission, but seating was limited. Garden Rocks Dining Packages offered guaranteed seating with a meal at a participating restaurant.
Visitors primarily interested in a specific artist needed to verify the performance date before choosing their EPCOT day. The official Garden Rocks page publishes updated schedules when details become available. (Walt Disney World)
Flower And Garden Festival Map
The festival did not take place in one enclosed area. Kitchens, gardens, topiaries, shops, and entertainment were distributed across EPCOT.
A practical route was to begin with the displays around World Celebration and World Discovery before continuing clockwise or counterclockwise around World Showcase.
The Festival Passport helped visitors locate:
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Garden Graze dishes
- Topiaries
- Specialty merchandise
- Gardens
- Concert information
- Seasonal activities
The My Disney Experience app was also useful for EPCOT navigation, park hours, attraction wait times, showtimes, virtual queues, and transportation information. (Walt Disney World)
Best Time To Visit
A weekday morning generally offered the easiest conditions for photographing topiaries and viewing gardens before the busiest afternoon period.
Visitors focused on food could arrive before lunch, inspect the kitchen locations, and spread tastings across several hours. Ordering too many dishes at once can make it difficult to appreciate the later World Showcase booths.
Late afternoon and evening were better for visitors combining food with Garden Rocks performances. However, queues around popular kitchens and concert seating areas could become longer as the evening approached.
Spring weather in Orlando can be warm, humid, and changeable. Lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and water are sensible choices. Rain showers may also affect outdoor performances and displays.
Getting To EPCOT
EPCOT has two main entrances:
- The primary entrance near Spaceship Earth
- International Gateway between the France and United Kingdom pavilions
The primary entrance serves the parking area, buses, and EPCOT Monorail. The monorail connects EPCOT with the Transportation and Ticket Center.
International Gateway is convenient for visitors arriving from selected Disney resorts or Disney’s Hollywood Studios via boat, walking routes, or the Disney Skyliner.
All Walt Disney World guests can use the complimentary network of monorails, buses, boats, and Disney Skyliner services, although routes and operating conditions may change. (Walt Disney World)
Practical Visitor Tips
Download the Disney app before arriving. Sign in, confirm your tickets, and become familiar with the EPCOT map before entering the park.
Check the latest menu on the day of your visit. Festival dishes, prices, hours, and availability can change without notice.
Choose priority dishes in advance. Trying every booth in one visit is unrealistic for most travelers.
Photograph popular topiaries early. The areas around major displays become busier later in the day.
Keep the Festival Passport. It helps organize food stops and Garden Graze stamps without repeatedly checking your phone.
Confirm concert details before visiting. Performers and schedules may change because of weather or operational requirements.
Allow time for regular EPCOT attractions. The festival adds a substantial amount of content, but rides, pavilion exhibits, and permanent restaurants still require time.
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FAQs:
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When was the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026?
The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026 ran from March 4 through June 1, 2026. The event has concluded.
Was the Flower and Garden Festival included with EPCOT admission?
The main festival displays, gardens, topiaries, and Garden Rocks concerts were included with valid EPCOT admission. Food, drinks, merchandise, and dining packages cost extra.
Did visitors need a separate festival ticket?
No separate festival ticket was required. Visitors needed valid EPCOT admission, and a theme park reservation could be required depending on their ticket or pass type.
Where was the Flower and Garden Festival held?
The festival was held throughout EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Kitchens, topiaries, gardens, and entertainment were distributed across several park areas.
When will EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2027 details be announced?
Disney says visitors should check back later in 2026 for information about the 2027 festival. Dates, menus, concerts, and displays should not be assumed until officially confirmed.
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