The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is celebration of vibrant blooms, topiary displays, and diverse culinary delights. You can visit this year’s festival now through June 2, 2025.

Here are my top three favorites things at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival:

1.Topiaries and Gardens: The festival showcases stunning, larger-than-life topiaries featuring beloved Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, and Figment. This year you can find new character displays. At the main entrance you can find new topiary display featuring Moana, Maui, Heihei, & Pua.  Encanto, Bambi & Friends, Pooh, Belle & Beast, Miguel and Dante from Coco are just a few of many of my returning favorites.  In World Showcase – Explore the emotions shown in plants at a new garden inspired by the animated film Inside Out 2. There are so many gardens throughout the entire park. Visit the new Haute Nature garden where fashion meets flora at this chic spot in the France Pavilion. You can also visit the New Playalong Bay garden playground presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables. This has taken the shores of EPCOT by storm, with a playground inspired by Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Find this play area near the Imagination! There is truly so much to see and explore. Make sure to grab your Festival Passport when you arrive to locate all your favorites. Be sure to stop by the Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth. Here you can observe many species of colorful butterflies up close in this fascinating garden. The Global Gardens are a great place to rest & just enjoy a serene and colorful escape.

                  

2. Exclusive Outdoor Kitchens: The festival is famous for its seasonal food booths, offering a variety of fresh, flavorful dishes. Eat, drink and be delighted by garden-fresh cuisine from festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens. In 2025, the menus highlight locally sourced ingredients, creative plant-based options, and refreshing beverages. Favorites like the Florida Strawberry Shortcake and Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites are just some of the tasty treats you can enjoy. There are so many options & this is such a great way to try new foods. Your Festival Passport will have all of the outdoor kitchens with their locations listed. A Must Do for me is to complete the Garden Graze Food Stroll. How It Works: Use your Festival Passport as a guide to find and purchase 5 Garden Graze menu items—and collect a stamp for each. Then, bring your stamped Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade (near Port of Entry) to receive a festival treat. You can complete the stroll at your leisure—but only during the festival.

3. Garden Rocks Concert Series: The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series features live performances by famous and emerging artists. With a diverse lineup, including pop, rock, and country acts, festivalgoers can enjoy free concerts at the America Gardens Theatre, making it a lively and entertaining experience. You can also book a Garden Rocks Dining Package. This allows you to enjoy a leisurely meal at a beloved EPCOT restaurant and have peace of mind knowing that you also have guaranteed seats at one of the Garden Rocks performances that day.

              

This is one of my favorite festivals at EPCOT. If you are a flower & garden lover – it is a definite Must Do at Walt Disney World. But, whether you’re a foodie, a nature enthusiast, or a music lover, there is truly something special for everyone.

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