EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Event Overview

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival transforms the park into an outdoor botanical showcase each spring, with elaborate character topiaries, themed gardens, and butterfly habitats spread across World Showcase and World Nature.

Its most iconic feature is the collection of Disney character topiaries — sculpted, living plant displays of classic characters — paired with the nightly Garden Rocks concert series at America Gardens Theatre, which brings touring bands to EPCOT for free with park admission.

Highlights

• 60+ Disney character topiaries throughout the park
• 31+ specialty gardens and horticultural exhibits
• Garden Rocks Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre, three shows nightly
• Outdoor Kitchens serving festival-exclusive food and beverages
• Butterfly house and pollinator-focused exhibits
• Spring-themed World Showcase pavilion decor

Planning Tips

• Visit on a weekday morning for the best light for topiary photos before crowds build.
• Garden Rocks dining packages guarantee concert seating — worth booking if you want a specific band.
• The festival runs nearly three months, so prices and crowds are generally lower than Food & Wine — good for a value-conscious spring trip.
• Bring sun protection; much of the festival experience is outdoors in Florida spring heat.