EPCOT Flower and Garden 2023-Your Complete Guide
EPCOT Flower and Garden 2023 is now underway at the Walt Disney World Resort and here’s everything you need to know about this international festival. The 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is an exciting event that is eagerly awaited by garden and flower enthusiasts around the world. This festival is designed to cater to all age groups and is packed with a variety of activities, sights, and sounds that are sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors. This year EPCOT and Garden 2023 runs from March 1 to July 5 and is an unforgettable experience for all those who attend. One of the biggest highlights of the festival is the collection of more than 20 Disney-inspired topiaries spread throughout the park. These topiaries are created using a variety of natural materials, including plants, flowers, and other materials, to bring beloved Disney characters to life. This year’s festival features new topiaries, including Remy and Emile from Ratatouille, Luca and Alberto from Luca, and Flounder and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid. Visitors to the EPCOT Flower and Garden 2023 can feast their eyes on these stunning topiaries and marvel at the incredible creativity and attention to detail that goes into creating them.
The festival’s food kitchens are another big attraction, offering visitors a wide range of culinary delights. There are over 20 food kitchens located throughout the park, each offering a unique culinary experience. Some of the popular options include The Honey Bee-stro, which offers a variety of dishes made with honey, The Citrus Blossom, which features fresh salads and seafood dishes, and Trowel & Trellis, which serves up vegetarian and vegan options. No matter what your food preferences are, there is something for everyone at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.
Beyond the topiaries and food, the festival also offers a range of activities that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, and presentations on gardening. Visitors can learn about sustainable agriculture, and gardening techniques, and even participate in a scavenger hunt. There is also a butterfly garden where visitors can see hundreds of butterflies in a habitat designed to mimic their natural environment. This is a great opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures and their role in the ecosystem.
For those interested in herbs and spices, the festival’s Urban Spice Garden is a must-visit destination. Here visitors can see a variety of herbs and spices commonly used in cooking and learn about their cultivation and uses. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different flavors and aromas of herbs and spices and how they can be used to enhance the taste of your favorite dishes.
Sip, Savor and Stroll
Scamper around EPCOT on this fun food stroll highlighting 10 sweet and savory offerings at the festival—all listed in the Festival Passport. After purchasing a featured item, you’ll receive a stamp in your Festival Passport.
Garden Graze can be completed at your leisure anytime during the festival. Once you’ve collected at least 5 stamps, bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade to complete your stroll—and receive a specialty treat!
Menu Items and Locations
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips – located at Florida Fresh
- 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
All around EPCOT, you’ll find festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens—each offering a specialty menu of creative cuisine and libations. Savor, sip and satisfy appetites large and small.
General Event Details
- Outdoor Kitchens are open daily March 1 through July 5, 2023, from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted.
- A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission is required.
- Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase.
- Availability may be limited for some food studio offerings.
- Alcohol will only be served to Guests ages 21 and older with a valid form of identification.
- Outdoor Kitchens and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.
Fun for Kids of All Ages
Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth
Observe many species of butterflies up close in a kaleidoscope of color. Located near Imagination! in World Nature.
Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF!
Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.
Garden Graze
Take a walk on the delicious side during this flavorful food stroll—and receive a tasty treat at the end.
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration
Follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail, where he will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens.
Here’s how it works:
- Purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax.
- Buzz around EPCOT in search of Spike, then add a sticker to your map when you find him.
- At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders or World Traveler and receive a surprise.
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is subject to availability. Maps and prizes are available while supplies last.
Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt – Begins March 13
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 for $9.99 plus tax.
Here’s how it works:
- Purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax.
- 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.
Topiary Magic Awaits
Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them:
- 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
Global Gardens
Weave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.
- Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion
Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes. - Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances. - Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
Observe a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions. - Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
Learn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth. - Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion
See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers. - Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk. - China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion
Realize your finer attributes in this garden inspired by the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac. - The Community Garden – World Celebration – NEW!
Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot. - Connections Conservatory Garden – Connections Eatery
Settle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces. - Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion
Discover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions. - English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – United Kingdom Pavilion
Unearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden––featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends. - Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF!
Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb. - Festival Blooms – World Celebration
Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas. - Floating Gardens – World Nature
Peer upon more than 150 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.
- Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion
From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast. - The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!
Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work. - Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion
Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden. - Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion
Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs. - Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs. - Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Explore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them. - Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion – NEW!
Contemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain. - Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion
Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold.
- Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited® – World Discovery Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.
- Topiary Heritage Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Marvel at the varied techniques employed by the Walt Disney World Horticulture team to create the festival’s topiaries. - Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion
Uncover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
2023 Show Schedule
Garden Rocks concerts take place at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM during EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival—March 1 to July 5, 2023.
- 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
July 2 & 3 - Evolution: Motown
July 4 & 5
Dining Packages and Prices
Fabulous food and great music go hand in hand! Festivalgoers can enjoy the best of both worlds by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which includes:
- A meal at a participating restaurant
- Spice Road Table: Includes 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
- All Other Participating Restaurants: Includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable), as well as a nonalcoholic beverage
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert on the same day
- Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:
Adult
(ages 10 and up)Child
(ages 3 to 9)Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Norway Pavilion$74.00 $48.00 Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion$60.00 $34.00 Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas$69.00 $27.00 Garden Grill Restaurant
The Land Pavilion$66.00 $43.00 Le Cellier Steakhouse
Canada Pavilion$95.00 $36.00 Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
American Adventure Pavilion$35.00 $20.00 Rose & Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion$59.00 $25.00 Spice Road Table
Morocco Pavilion$47.00 $20.00
Make Reservations
Same-Day Dining Packages
Planning a last-minute visit? You may be able to purchase a same-day dining package, which allows you to:
- Dine without reservations at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue that day.
- Enjoy guaranteed seats to a Garden Rocks performance later that same day.
To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue during the Festival. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.
Merchandise
- Orange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with groovy Orange Bird keepsakes, including 70s-inspired apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.
- Snow White Collection: Discover cheerful merchandise that celebrates Snow White’s favorite flowers and forest friends.
- Figment Collection: Grow your imagination in Figment’s cactus garden—showcased in this assortment of fresh fashions, collectibles and more.
- Annual Passholder Collection: Find Passholder-exclusive Festival treasures featuring Figment, Orange Bird and Snow White. This extensive collection includes apparel, toys, drinkware, garden stakes, trading pins, PANDORA® jewelry and Dooney & Bourke handbags.
The 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival promises to be an extraordinary experience with its new topiaries, culinary delights, and engaging activities. It’s a great opportunity to explore the beauty of gardens, learn about sustainable agriculture, and celebrate the arrival of spring in the magical world of Disney. Isn’t it time for you to see what’s budding? Get ready to welcome Spring and head to Walt Disney World for the springtime event abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more, it’s EPCOT Flower and Garden 2023 now through July 5, 2023!
