The 2023 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festivities have begun. The spring and summer event runs from March 1 to July 5, 2023. This years festival is the longest ever at 127 days that encompass both spring and early summer, with many floral displays changing about halfway through the event to reflect the new season.
Regardless if your plan is to be eating your way around the park, admiring the vibrant displays, or visiting the vendor booths. Here are 9 Things to Do at this years Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival.
Explore the Topiaries and Gardens and take gorgeous Photos!
Need a break in between your favorite attractions, visit the World Showcase, World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration gardens and take lots of photos. Walk around and check out the beautiful topiary displays created by the talented Disney staff. You might find a crowd but at least you won’t even have to wait in line when snapping pictures with a topiary version of your favorite Disney character.
2023 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa (NEW) – Main Entrance
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto – Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration
Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep – World Nature Near The Land Pavilion
Goofy – World Showcase
Tiana (NEW) – The American Adventure Pavilion
Buzz Lightyear – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
Donald and Daisy – Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
Figment – Near Imagination!
The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion
Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
Troll – Norway Pavilion
Dragon – Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate
Pandas – China Pavilion
Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
Pumbaa and Timon – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion
Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Between France and Morocco Pavilions
Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion
Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Bambi and Friends – Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
Geese – Canada Pavilion
Butterflies – Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase
2023 Epcot Gardens of the World Tour
Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion
Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion
Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion
The Community Garden – World Celebration – NEW!
Connections Conservatory Garden – Connections Eatery
Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion
English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – United Kingdom Pavilion
Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF!
Festival Blooms – World Celebration
Floating Gardens – World Nature
Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!
Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion
Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion
Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion – NEW!
Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion
Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited® – World Discovery
Topiary Heritage Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion
Indulge and enjoy the Drinks and Eat Your Way Around Epcot World Showcase
Prepare your tastebuds and maybe hold off on a big breakfast. I personally have a small window of things I will try, but when I visit the World Showcase, I make sure to try a bit of everything and I am impressed each time. So, don’t hold back and try everything.
Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – Germany Pavilion
Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange Chile Sauce– The Citrus Blossom – Near Port of Entry
Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, Tomato Water, Horseradish, Celery Salt and a hint of Pepper – EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®)
La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice – Fleur de Lys – France Pavilion
Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce and Toasted Coconut – Hanami – Japan Pavilion
Braised Oxtail with Pigeon Pea Rice – La Isla Fresca – Morocco Pavilion
House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons and Kung Fu Master Punch: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango, Orange Juice and Soda Water- Lotus House – China Pavilion
Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice – Magnolia Terrace – American Adventure Pavilion
Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake – Northern Bloom – Canada Pavilion
Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips – Pineapple Promenade – Near Port of Entry
Shrimp Scampi Poutine with Lemon-Garlic Cheese Fondue, Spinach and Artichokes -Refreshment Port – Near the Canada Pavilion
Shrimp and Grits: Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Sweet Corn Salsa – Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®
Fall in Love with the Merchandise
What is there not to love about all things Disney. This year, there are several different merchandise collections that you can find during the Flower & Garden Festival. Most of these things can be found in the Creations Shop, although you can also find some items at World Traveler, Pin Traders, and Festival merchandise kiosks. Be sure to stop by and see what items are available throughout the stores at EPCOT to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Attend the Flower and Garden Festival Tours
Epcot offers a bit of everything including opportunities to attend the amazing educational garden tours.
Join in on the fun, try to the Epcot Food Challenge – Garden Graze Culinary Challenge!
This fun challenge will guarantee that you will try a bit of everything. You’ll love this new Epcot adventure as you challenge yourself to dine around the Flower & Garden Festival hitting all the top dishes in your Festival Passport. You first have to pick up a Festival Passport, then you collect a matching stamp for each notated menu item you purchase. Once you’ve collected ALL 5 stamps, you bring your Festival Passport to the Pineapple Promenade for a complimentary gift.
Garden Graze Menu Items and Locations
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips – located at Florida Fresh
The Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cotija Cheese – located at Florida Fresh
Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta – located at BRUNCHCOT
Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
Impossible Lumpia with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
Chocolate Cake with Black Currant Ganache, Mixed Berry Compote and Chocolate Ice Cream – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce – located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut – located at La Isla Fresca
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – located at Refreshment Outpost
Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup – located at The Land Cart
Go on an Adventure with the Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Tour
This is a fun scavenger hunt for everyone. All you have to do is pick up a map with stickers from Disney Traders or World Traders. You’ll then follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail, as he collects his nectar and pollinates the gardens all over Epcot. Once you’ve found each Spike the Bee and match the stickers to his location on the map, you’ll then return it to Disney Traders or World Traveler for a fun little surprise!
Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Set out on a delightful hunt for Disney-themed eggs for a limited time starting March 13, 2023. To get started, purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations. Search high and low for hidden eggs, then add a sticker to your map when you find one. At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders or World Traveler and receive a surprise.
Get your Groove on – Garden Rocks Concert Series
Move your feet to some of the hottest beats during EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
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 (NEW)
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 (NEW)
March 31
Piso 21 (NEW)
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
Foregniers Journey
April 11 to 13
Blue October
April 14 & 15
Switchfoot (NEW)
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 (NEW)
May 19 & 20
Casting Crowns (NEW)
May 21 & 22
M-80’s
May 23 to 25
Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago (NEW)
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
Foregniers Journey
June 20 to 22
Simple Plan
June 23 to 26
Epic
June 27 to 29
Living Colour
June 30 & July 1
Wang Chung
