Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2024 springs to life February 28th to May 27th. This year’s flowery festival is chock-full of lush topiaries, edible delights, gardens to play in and live entertainment.

• Brand new topiaries for Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, Miguel and Dante from Coco and Asha, Valentino and Star from Wish.
• 18 Outdoor Kitchens will tantalize your tastebuds.
• The Garden Rocks Concert Series is back once again with headline acts.
• Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt will be back.
• Blossoms of Fragrance will feature again on World Showcase bridge – follow you nose to six scent stations.

Almost 70,000 festival blooms transform Epcot into a floral extravaganza. Beds of multi-colored blooms and Disney crafted topiaries are featured all around Epcot.

It takes around 400 Disney horticulturists a year to prepare for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.

It truly is a photographer’s paradise with so much color expertly combined by Disney’s professional horticulturists to create the perfect canvas.

Here’s what’s happening at the 2024 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival:

See all your favorite topiaries, such as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc, Figment, Anna and Elsa and many more.

Plus, there’s several new additions for 2024, including characters from Coco, Wish and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Main Entrance – Wish – Asha, Valentino and Star
World Celebration Plaza – Figment, Flower Topiaries and Flower Towers
World Discovery – Near Test Track – Huey, Dewey and Louie
World Celebration – Donald Duck
World Discovery – Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy
World Discovery – Buzz Lightyear near Mission: SPACE
World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion – Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
World Nature – Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa and Sarabi near The Land Pavilion
World Nature – Pumbaa and Timon near The Land Pavilion
Walkway Between Imagination! and World Showcase – Goofy
World Showcase – Bambi and Friends near Refreshment Port
Bridge to World Showcase – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
World Showcase – Encanto: Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa between Disney Traders and Port of Entry

World Showcase Topiaries:

Mexico Pavilion – Coco: Miguel and Dante
Norway Pavilion – Anna and Elsa
Norway Pavilion – Troll
China Pavilion – Pandas
Germany Pavilion – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Italy Pavilion – Lady and the Tramp
The American Adventure Pavilion – Tiana
Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate – Dragon
Between France and Morocco Pavilions – Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
France Pavilion – Beauty and the Beast
France Pavilion – Lumiere and Cogsworth
International Gateway – Butterfly
United Kingdom Pavilion – Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger
United Kingdom Pavilion – Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions – Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
Canada Pavilion – Geese

As well as a dazzling array of topiaries, you’ll find enchanting gardens and displays throughout Epcot.

• The Community Garden –  Diverse communal garden plot located in World Celebration.
• Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion – discover the ancient art of bonsai with some of the finest living sculptures created by bonsai masters, who carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
• Bamboo Garden – bamboo can be found at the China Pavilion in many colors, patterns and sizes.
• English Tea Garden – This elegant English tea garden located in United Kingdom Pavilion features plants used in some of the finest tea blends. Take a self guided Tea Tour.
• Garden Italiano – From fresh spaghetti sauce to your favorite pizza topping, this Tuscan kitchen garden at the Italy Pavilion features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.
• Shakespeare Garden – Thou shalt adore matching up famous quotes to flowers found within this vibrant garden at the United Kingdom Pavilion. William Shakespeare often used flowers and exotic gardens to help set the scenes for his plays and employed them as symbols and metaphors.
• Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion – learn how Mexican rainforests are rich with plants and animals that have adapted to a wide variety of light levels and water conditions.
• Extraordinary Orchids – Beautiful and elegant orchids adorn Mexico.
• Spice Garden – Learn how ancient spices were considered more valuable than gold in many Asian cultures at the Morocco pavilion.
• Miniature Garden – A showcase of diminutive dwellings in the Germany Pavilion

Keep a lookout for the plethora of exotic blooms and creations that have been carefully planted in around 700 gardens.

• Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
• The Honey Bee-stro gives us an education all about the importance of honey bees. Enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.
• Floating Mini-Gardens Ponds by the bridge leading to World Showcase.
• Prehistoric Gardens – plants that existed in the dinosaurs’ days located near Mission Space in World Discovery.
• Blossoms of Fragrance Garden – Fresh, unforgettable fragrances will be wafting around World Showcase Bridge
• Butterfly Landing – Located near Imagination! in World Nature. View butterflies up close and learn about lifecycles.
• Kokedama Garden – Ancient Japanese art features at this tranquil garden in the Japan Pavilion
• France Bouquet Garden – See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers in the France Pavilion.

An international flavor is served up during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. There are 18 outdoor kitchens to tantalize your taste buds for the 2024 festival featuring an array of tempting delights. Plus regular locations offering festival bites.

Outdoor Kitchens are open from 11am until park close, every day of the festival.

You can see the full menus of all festival offerings on Disney’s website.

Garden Graze

Take your taste buds on a tour with your festival passport. This fun food stroll features several locations where you can purchase a featured Garden Graze item. Once you have collected at least 5 items along with a stamp for each in your festival passport, take it to Pineapple Promenade for a specialty treat.

The Garden Rocks Concert Series is back once again for the 2024 festival. Concerts are held in America Gardens Theater at the American Pavilion. There are 3 performances each day at 5.30 pm 6.45 pm and 8.00 pm. All concerts are included in your park ticket, there are no extra costs. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. You can reserve seating with a dinner Package – see below.

February Concert Dates:

February 28 and 29 – The Vybe

March Concert Dates:

March 1 and 2 – Jason Scheff, Longtime Lead Singer of Chicago
March 3 and 4 – Richard Marx
March 5, 6 and 7 – Evolution Motown
March 8 and 9 – Berlin
March 10 and 11 Rick Springfield
March 12, 13 and 14 – Dian Diaz
March 15 and 16 – Modern English
March 17 and 18 – The Commodores
March 19, 20 and 21 – Foreigners Journey
March 22, 23, 24 and 25 – The Orchestra
March 26, 27 and 28 – Funkafied
March 29 and 30 – Mike DelGuidice
March 31 – The Pointer Sisters

April Concert Dates:

April 1 – The Pointer Sisters
April 2, 3 and 4 – The Female Collective
April 5 and 6 – Blue October
April 7 and 8 – Crowder
April 9, 10 and 11 – The Hooligans
April 12 and 13 – Jo Dee Messina
April 14 and 15 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 16, 17 and 18 – The M-80’s
April 19, 20, 21 and 22 – Plain White T’s
April 23, 24 and 25 – The Champagne Orchestra
April 26 and 27 – Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
April 28 and 29 – Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
April 30 – Southbound

May Concert Dates:

May 1 and 2 – Southbound
May 3 – Monsieur Periné
May 4 – Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power
May 5 – Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan
May 6 – Fonseca
May 7, 8 and 9 – Gilly & The Girl Band
May 10, 11, 12 and 13 – Simple Plan
May 14, 15 and 16 – Element
May 17 and 18 – The Spinners
May 19 and 20 – Sister Hazel
May 21, 22 and 23 – Epic Live!
May 24 and 25 – Lit – New!
May 26 and 27 – Casting Crowns

Garden Rocks Dining Package 2024

If you want guaranteed seating at the Garden Rocks concerts, you can purchase a dining packages for shows on Friday to Monday, which includes dining at one of the participating locations and seating for the concert on the same day. Packages are not available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

• Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue – American Adventure Pavilion – $36.00
• Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion – Adult: $50.00, Child: $21.00
• Biergarten Restaurant – Germany Pavilion – Adult: $60.00, Child: $34.00
• Rose & Crown Dining Room – United Kingdom Pavilion – Adult: $61.00, Child: $26.00
• Garden Grill Restaurant Breakfast – The Land Pavilion – Adult: $58.00, Child: $37.00
• Garden Grill Restaurant Lunch/Dinner – The Land Pavilion – Adult: $73.00, Child: $47.00
• Coral Reef Restaurant – The Living Seas – Adult: $73.00, Child: $29.00
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Breakfast – Norway Pavilion – Adult: $66.00, Child: $42.00
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Lunch/Dinner – Norway Pavilion – Adult: $78.00, Child: $50.00
• Le Cellier Steakhouse – Canada Pavilion – Adult: $99.00, Child: $39.00

Pricing includes one appetizer, one entree and one dessert, or one buffet/family meal where applicable. Spice Road Table includes 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage.

If you don’t want to book in advance, Same Day Dining Packages are available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue.

Limited availability, so do book online well in advance.

Kids may love the gardens, topiaries and unusual food but it’s important that they don’t get bored. All taken care of – there’s plenty of things for kids to do at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.

Scavenger Hunts

Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration:
Budding gardening enthusiasts can take part in a scavenger hunt starring Spike, the cutest busiest bee around. Kids can explore and hunt down Spike’s best blooms as he pollinates the gardens of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.

You’ll also be able to commemorate your scavenger hunt with merchandise offerings featuring everyone’s favorite bee, Spike.

Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Break out the bunny ears! the “hoppy-est place on Earth” welcomes wabbits of all ages to the limited time Egg-stravaganza during the Easter holidays. This popular scavenger hunt has everyone scampering around World Showcase in search of Disney character-themed eggs. And that’s no yolk!

Maps cost $9.99 (while stocks last) and can be purchased from Disney Traders, Pin Central and World Traveler.

Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden – World Discovery – Camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.

Butterfly House

Take the kids through this exhibit, home to 1000 butterflies. Learn all about the life of a butterfly and see cocoons in various stages. You might even see a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. There are interactive areas and knowledgeable Cast Members on hand to answer questions. The kids will love it if a butterfly lands on them.

Epcot Purple Martins

These songbirds have flown an incredible 3,000 miles all the way from Brazil to visit Walt Disney World. They’ve come all this way to raise their families and Disney have provided luxury bird house resorts just for them! How cool is that for a fledgling!

The Disney Conservation Fund
(DCF) is making efforts to reverse the decline of wildlife which may be at risk. It is also encouraging families to spend quality time outdoors, learning more about our surroundings and hopefully assisting the DCF’s achievements.

Get the kids to be on the lookout for the DCF logo at gardens, exhibits and habitats.

We hope this Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Guide will help you enjoy a full, fun and fantastic day.