If you have a trip to Walt Disney World between March 1 and July 5, 2023, be sure to visit the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! This annual festival features beautiful gardens and topiaries, delicious dishes with fresh ingredients, and live entertainment.
Here are all the highlights of the Flower & Garden Festival along with tips to help you make the most of your time.
Fruit and Cheese Plate: Grapes, strawberries, cheddar, and Mini Babybel Snack Cheese
Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based)
Sunshine Seasons
Beverage
Strawberry-mango Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
Connections Café & Eatery
Food
Orange Bird Liege Waffle (New)
Beverage
Flower Drop Cocktail: St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New)
Connections Café & Eatery
Food
Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa, ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Beverages
Mala Hierba Margarita: Centinela Tequila Reposado, elderflower-chamomile tea, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and UNA Flower-infused Vodka with a chile salt rim (New)
Cristal Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and juice orange liqueur in a souvenir cup (New)
Craft Mexican Lager
Lotus House – China
Food
Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce
House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons
Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings
Beverages
Classic Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic)
Cherry Blossom Pilsner Draft Beer
Kung Fu Master: Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water
Tang Dynasty: Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold, light rum, strawberry piña colada mix, soda water, and white boba pearls
Tropical Moon: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, passion fruit, soda water and white boba pearls (New)
Primavera Kitchen – Italy
Food
Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (New)
Budino alle Nocciole: Chocolate-hazelnut pudding with cookie crumble (New)
Beverages
Peroni Pilsner
Prosecco
Moscato
Italian Sangria red or white
Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila
Hanami – Japan
Food
Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and lychee wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, drizzled raspberry sauce, and toasted coconut
Hanami Sushi: Assorted Nigiri sushi with lemon-cured salmon, soy-marinated tuna, and cured mackerel (New)
Creamy Shrimp Udon: Udon soup with shrimp and spring vegetables (New)
Beverages
Sakura Cherry Blossom Pilsner (New)
Hakushika Hana Kohaku Plum Sake: Junmai Ginjo blended with Japanese plum (New)
Nigori Dragon Fruit Sake Cocktail (New)
Fleur de Lys – France
Food
Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic
Daube de Boeuf à la Provençal, Compote de Tomate au Romarin Gnocchi à la Niçoise: Provençal-style braised beef, rosemary tomato, and niçoise gnocchi (New)
Tarte Chocolat Mogador: Chocolate tart with Valrhona single origin chocolate brownie, walnuts, and raspberry coulis served warm (New)
Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized beignet filled with vanilla cream and glazed with caramel fleur de sel
Beverages
Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
VeRy Raspberry: Rosé wine with natural raspberry flavor
Kir àla Poire: French sparkling wine with Monin desert pear (New)
La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white and red cranberry juices
Funnel Cake
Food
Banana Split Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Banana-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Diced Strawberries, and a Maraschino Cherry drizzled with Chocolate Syrup (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE)
Beverages
Exotic Lemon Tea: A refreshing mix of Frozen Lemon and Iced Tea featuring Exotic Berry notes (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – Near Canada
Beverages
Melonade: A tangy blend of Frozen Lemon (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – World Showcase (Near Disney Traders)
Beverages
Orange Cream Cold Brew: A smooth blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of orange and vanilla topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and coconut shavings (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – The American Adventure
Beverages
Key Lime Cold Brew: A zesty blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of Key lime and white chocolate topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)
Activities
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth
Visit this exhibit near the Imagination Pavilion in World Nature to see different species of butterflies up close!
Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Starting on March 13, you can hunt for Disney-themed eggs around World Showcase. Maps and stickers will be available at select merchandise locations for $9.99. Use the stickers to mark the map as you find the eggs. Then take your completed map to Disney Traders or World Traveler for a surprise!
Collect stamps in your festival passport as you enjoy any five of the ten dishes below. Once you have five stamps, bring your passport to Pineapple Promenade for a special treat. The featured dishes include:
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips (Florida Fresh)
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-based Cotija Cheese (Florida Fresh)
Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta (BRUNCHCOT)
Boneless ImpossibleTM Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise (Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods)
Impossible Lumpia with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods)
Chocolate Cake with Black Currant Ganache, Mixed Berry Compote and Chocolate Ice Cream (Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods)
Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce (Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market)
Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut (La Isla Fresca)
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning (Refreshment Outpost)
Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (The Land Cart)
Outdoor Escapes Play Garden Presented by OFF!®
Kids can jump and climb in this camp-themed play area located in World Discovery.
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration
Start this scavenger hunt by purchasing a map and stickers for $9.99 at select merchandise locations. Search for Spike the Bee in the gardens around World Showcase. When you spot him, place the corresponding plant sticker on the map to mark where you found him. Once you have completed the map, bring it to Disney Traders or World Traveler to receive a prize!
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Enjoy live concerts at America Gardens Theatre. These 30-minute performances take place at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. The concert dates for the 2023 festival are:
Glass Ceiling
March 1 & 2
Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
March 3 & 4
Daughtry
March 5 & 6
Audio Exchange
March 7 to 9
Tommy DeCarlo
March 10 & 11
Smash Mouth
March 12 & 13
Element
March 14 to 16
Mike DelGuidice
March 17 & 18
Blue Oyster Cult
March 19 & 20
The Vybe
March 21 to 23
Berlin
March 24 & 25
The Pointer Sisters
March 26 & 27
The Female Collective
March 28 to 30
Luis Figueroa
March 31
Piso 21
April 1 & 2
Melina León
April 3
Epic
April 4 to 6
STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
April 7 & 8
Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
April 9 & 10
Foreigners Journey
April 11 to 13
Blue October
April 14 & 15
Switchfoot
April 16 & 17
Evolution: Motown
April 18 to 20
A Flock of Seagulls
April 21 & 22
Jo Dee Messina
April 23 & 24
Hooligans
April 25 to 27
Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player
April 28 & 29
Kool & The Gang
April 30 & May 1
The Finesse Party Band
May 2 to 4
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
May 5 to 8
Latin Ambition
May 9 to 11
The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
May 12 to 15
506 Crew
May 16 to 18
A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
May 19 & 20
Casting Crowns
May 21 & 22
M-80’s
May 23 to 25
Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago
May 26 & 27
Rick Springfield
May 28 & 29
Champagne Orchestra
May 30 to June 1
Plain White T’s
June 2 to 5
Glass Ceiling
June 6 to 8
The Spinners
June 9 & 10
The Commodores
June 11 & 12
Element
June 13 to 15
Vertical Horizon
June 16 & 17
Tony Orlando
June 18 & 19
Foreigners Journey
June 20 to 22
Simple Plan
June 23 to 26
Epic
June 27 to 29
Living Colour
June 30 & July 1
Wang Chung
July 2 & 3
Evolution: Motown
July 4 & 5
Helpful Tips
Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa from Encanto (Photo Credit: The DIS)
Check out the topiary displays that are new this year! These include Tiana from The Princess and The Frog and Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa from Encanto! The full list of topiary displays and where to find them is here.
Plan your trip around the World Showcase and prioritize the dishes you would like to try, so you don’t fill up too quickly!
As you graze around World Showcase, stop by the Global Gardens in the various pavilions. They each have a different theme to match their locations.
If you don’t feel like carrying around the festival passport, you can refer to the digital version of the festival guide in the My Disney Experience app.
Some of the items are marked as plant-based or gluten-free on the menus. However, if you have other dietary concerns, speak to a cast member before placing your order.
Bring your own bottle of water or a reusable bottle that you can fill at locations like Connections Eatery. The Outdoor Kitchens have bottled water for sale, but most if not all are unable to provide the free cups of ice water you typically find at quick service dining locations.
The Citrus Blossom at the Odyssey is a nice indoor spot with tables and chairs, which is much more comfortable than eating at the traditional EPCOT trash can. Orange Bird fans will also love the merchandise here!
For a guaranteed seat to a Garden Rocks Concert Series performance, you can reserve a Garden Rocks Dining Package that includes a meal at a select EPCOT restaurant and reserved seating at American Gardens Theatre.
If you prefer to get a same-day dining package for guaranteed Garden Rocks seats, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. No reservations are needed!
Book a getaway to visit the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Check out some of the great confirmed reservations from the DVC Rental Store.
