The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is one of four seasonal festivals held each year at EPCOT, alongside the Festival of the Arts, Food & Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays. Each festival brings its own personality, and Flower & Garden is all about celebrating spring through colorful blooms, larger-than-life Disney character topiaries, live music, and fresh, seasonal food.
In 2026, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 4 through June 1, making it one of the longest festivals of the year and a popular choice for families planning spring break, Easter, or early summer trips. The festival is included with regular EPCOT admission, which means all guests can enjoy the gardens, exhibits, and entertainment at no additional cost — though food, merchandise, and optional activities are extra.
2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
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EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Overview
The 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival takes place from March 4 to June 1, 2026, making it one of the longer festivals at EPCOT. The festival is included in the cost of your admission to EPCOT, meaning visiting the park will give you access to the entertainment happening at the festival. However, the food, merchandise, and other activities are going to be an additional cost.
🌼 New for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
- Three new gardens: Pluto’s Pet-Friendly Garden, Wildlife Crossing Garden, and Trendy Tropicals Garden
- CommuniCore Hall glow-up: Spike’s Garden transforms from daytime blooms to a glowing nighttime experience
- Camp Get Out ’N’ Play Garden: A new interactive, camp-themed space designed just for kids
- New educational displays: Rain or Shine Fruit Stand and expanded English Tea Garden Tours
- New Garden Rocks performers added to the 2026 concert lineup
2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens
Food is a big part of every EPCOT festival, and Flower & Garden is no exception. Instead of traditional festival booths, this event features Outdoor Kitchens, which focus on lighter, garden-inspired dishes and fresh spring flavors.
While Disney has not yet released the official list of Outdoor Kitchens or menus for 2026, guests can expect many returning favorites along with a few new additions. In 2025, new booths like Yacht Grub and Beach Grub joined the lineup, and similar updates are expected for 2026. Menus typically range from snack-sized portions to small plates, with prices varying by item and location.
Food lovers should also keep an eye out for the Garden Graze, a festival food stroll that encourages guests to try select plant-based dishes across multiple Outdoor Kitchens. Once completed, guests can redeem their stamped Festival Passport for a special treat.
While we don’t yet have a list of the outdoor kitchens for 2026, here’s the full list of 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden food booths:
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
- Beach Grub (NEW)
- BRUNCHCOT (Near The Odyssey)
- The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey)
- EPCOT Farmers Feast (CommuniCore Hall)
- Fleur de Lys (France)
- Florida Fresh (CommuniCore Plaza)
- Hanami (Japan)
- The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
- Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
- La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
- Lan Yuan (China)
- Magnolia Terrace (America)
- Northern Bloom (Canada)
- Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
- Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
- Swirled Showcase
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
- The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders)
- Yacht Grub (NEW)
- Funnel Cake
- Joffrey’s
- Refreshment Outpost
- Refreshment Port
Additionally, you can find eats at:
- Connections Eatery
- Canada Popcorn Cart
- U.K. Beer Cart
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Entertainment
One reason the Flower & Garden Festival is so popular with families is the sheer variety of entertainment available throughout the park. Much of it is included with admission and easy to enjoy while touring EPCOT at a relaxed pace.
Disney character topiaries are the festival’s signature feature, bringing familiar characters to life through detailed floral sculptures. Kids especially love spotting characters they recognize, and many families turn it into a scavenger-hunt-style game as they explore the park.
Interactive experiences return in 2026 as well, including Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, a seasonal scavenger hunt where guests search for Spike the Bee throughout EPCOT. Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth offers a calm, walk-through garden filled with colorful butterflies, while the Eggstravaganza egg hunt returns for a limited time during the spring season.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
The Garden Rocks Concert Series runs throughout the festival at the America Gardens Theatre and features a mix of well-known artists and crowd-pleasing acts. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission and seating is first-come, first-served. For families who want guaranteed seating, Garden Rocks Dining Packages pair a meal at select EPCOT restaurants with reserved concert seats later the same day.
Garden Rocks, rocks. I love those concerts – photo by Cliff Wang
The 2026 concert lineup includes both returning favorites and several new performers, making it worth checking the schedule when planning your trip dates.
Garden Rocks Concert Series Performers 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
Is the Garden Rocks Concert Series Worth It for Families?
Garden Rocks concerts are included with EPCOT admission and can be a fun bonus if your kids recognize the music or enjoy live performances. Seating is first-come, first-served, so families with younger kids may prefer to listen from the back or walk by rather than commit to a full set.
Dining packages are best suited for families with older kids or teens who can sit through an entire show without issue.
Is the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Kid-Friendly?
The Flower and Garden Festival is a particularly kid-friendly EPCOT festival. Along with delicious food, the visuals involved with this festival are especially fun for kids. Make a game out of searching for all the character topiaries or exploring the various floral displays. For kids who love seeing the characters in the parks, seeing a floral display of some of their favorites will be particularly fun.
Photo by Marisa Alvarado
The time of year is also ideal for visiting, with the festival taking place during most spring breaks, Easter holidays, and Memorial Day Weekend. So if you’re visiting, it’s definitely worth stopping by with the kids to take in some of the food and entertainment.
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Planning Tips for Families
Planning a visit to EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a little strategy, families can enjoy the festival highlights without long days, cranky kids, or trying to do too much at once.
Best Days to Visit the Flower & Garden Festival
If your schedule is flexible, weekdays are the best time to visit EPCOT during Flower & Garden. Tuesdays through Thursdays tend to be noticeably less crowded, especially earlier in the festival before spring break season ramps up.
Weekends are busier thanks to locals visiting for the Garden Rocks Concert Series and seasonal food booths. If you’re visiting on a weekend, arriving at park opening and planning a mid-day break can make a big difference.
Photo by Marisa Alvarado
Spring break weeks, Easter week, and Memorial Day weekend are typically the most crowded times. During these periods, focus on a shorter list of must-dos rather than trying to see everything.
How to Do Flower & Garden with Toddlers
Flower & Garden is one of the easiest EPCOT festivals to enjoy with toddlers because so much of it is visual and outdoors. Character topiaries are a huge hit with young kids, and many gardens are stroller-friendly with wide paths and shaded areas.
Good toddler-friendly stops include:
- Butterfly Landing, which is calm, colorful, and easy to move through at your own pace
- Camp Get Out ’N’ Play Garden, designed specifically for active kids who need a movement break
- Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, which turns walking around the park into a simple game
If you’re visiting with toddlers, aim for morning and early afternoon touring, then leave before dinner when kids tend to hit a wall and crowds increase.
Touring Tips for Families with Elementary-Age Kids
Kids ages 5–10 often love Flower & Garden because it feels like a giant scavenger hunt. Make spotting character topiaries a game, or let them help choose which Outdoor Kitchens to try using the Festival Passport.
Photo by Marisa Alvarado
The Garden Graze food stroll can also work well with this age group, especially for kids who like trying new foods in small portions. Pair festival activities with nearby attractions so the day doesn’t feel food-focused only.
How to Balance Festival Fun with Rides
Flower & Garden adds a lot to see, but EPCOT’s rides are still a major draw. A good strategy is to ride attractions in the morning, then slow down and enjoy the festival elements in the afternoon.
Photo by Marisa Alvarado
Many families find success by:
- Rope dropping a few priority rides
- Taking a midday break at the hotel
- Returning later for gardens, food booths, and evening ambiance
This approach is especially helpful during warmer spring days.
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