International Flower & Garden Festival 2023: Everything You Need To Know



Spaceship Earth During Flower & Garden Festival 2021

The International Flower & Garden Festival 2023 at EPCOT starts tomorrow, March 1st, and is sure to be an incredible event for all ages! The festival will feature brand new and returning brightly-colored Disney character topiaries, gardens showcasing a variety of beautiful plants and flowers, delectable food from the many booths around the world showcase, and some top-tier entertainment featuring some of your favorite popular performers.

The International Flower & Garden Festival 2023 at EPCOT is sure to be packed with so much, it might be useful to have a guide showing you everything that’s happening at EPCOT, where inside the park it’s happening, and what to expect. Let’s explore!

International Flower & Garden Festival 2023 Dates

Starting

March 1st, 2023

Ending

July 5th, 2023

From March 1st, 2023 to July 5th, 2023, EPCOT will be captivating visitors with creative topiaries, scrumptious flavors and exhilarating concerts that the entire family can enjoy.

New Spaceship Earth Spectacle of Light Show

SpaceshipEarth

Light shows on the Spaceship Earth globe is nothing new to EPCOT, but there will be a new show debuting with this year’s Flower & Garden Festival called Spectacle of Light. Here is what Disney has to say about the new light show:

Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.

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Entertainment

Ambrosia playing the Garden Rocks concert series at the American Gardens Theater in World Showcase during the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. (Image Credit - Steven Miller)
Ambrosia playing the Garden Rocks concert series at the American Gardens Theater in World Showcase during the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. (Image Credit – Steven Miller)

This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops with their Garden Rocks concert series that takes place at the America Gardens Theatre in the America Pavilion. Here is a listing of all the acts that are set to perform from the beginning of the that the festival will be happening. Dining packages for lunch and dinner will be available at eight separate EPCOT dining locations. These packages include a lunch or dinner for your chosen party size and guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series.

Performing Act Dates
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 Del Guidice 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
Foreigners 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, 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
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

Food Booths

EPCOT is set to be packed with some amazing food & drinks for this festival. This year will bring some new unique flavors, and some fan favorites will be returning. Find our complete foodie guide to International Flower & Garden Festival 2023 below.

Char-grilled Bison Ribeye & Spice Cake - EPCOT Farmers Feast
Char-grilled Bison Ribeye & Spice Cake

EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

Early Bloom Menu (Available March 1 through April 8)

  • Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Char-grilled Bison Ribeye with creamy leek fondue, red wine butter sauce, and whipped red wine goat cheese
  • Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip (New)
  • Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin
Grilled Swordfish & Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake - EPCOT Farmers Feast
Grilled Swordfish & Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake

Springtime Menu (Available April 9 through May 20)

  • Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta
  • Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre Blanc (New)
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream
Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella & Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée - EPCOT Farmers Feast
Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella & Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée

Summer Solstice Menu (Available May 20 through July 5)

  • Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella with avocado, burrata cheese, and fresh basil
  • Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti (New)

Beverages (Available throughout entire festival):

  • Collective Arts Brewing Blueberry & Elderberry Sparkling Hard Tea (New)
  • Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, tomato water, horseradish, celery salt, and a hint of pepper (New)
Various Food Offerings at BRUNCHCOT
Various Food Offerings at BRUNCHCOT

BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

  • Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa
  • Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia with everything-spiced cream cheese, shallots, crispy capers, and hollandaise (New)
  • Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon

Beverages:

  • Froot Loops Shake (Non-alcoholic)
  • Peach Bellini (New)
  • Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka
Various Food Offerings from The Citrus Blossom
Various Food Offerings from The Citrus Blossom

The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey)

Food Items:

  • Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with orange chile sauce (New)
  • Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries, and spiced marcona almonds (New)
  • Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon curd, lemon mousse, and toasted meringue (New)

Beverages:

  • Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-alcoholic)
  • UFO Beer Co. Citrus Hazy Wheat Beer
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Citrus Honey Cream Ale
  • Parish Brewing Co. Drive Thru: Orange Octane Imperial Sour
  • Bella Strada Spritz (New)
  • Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
  • Beer Flight

Novelty:

  • Orange Bird Bundle featuring “The Orange Bird” Little Golden Book and souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup
Various Food Offerings from Florida Fresh
Various Food Offerings from Florida Fresh

Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)

Food Items:

  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche (New)
  • Watermelon Salad with blueberries, pickled red onions, balsamic, and feta
  • Florida Strawberry Shortcake (New)

Beverages:

  • Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
  • Cucumber Watermelon Slushy with gin
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning from Refreshment Outpost
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning

Refreshment Outpost

Food Items:

  • Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Tangerine Soft-serve
  • Ice Cream Float: Tangerine soft-serve and cream soda

Beverages:

  • Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon
  • Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Grand Cherry Hard Cider (New)
  • Southern Tier Brewing Co. Juice Jolt IPA (New)
Toasted Pretzel Bread & Warm Cheese Strudel from BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET
Toasted Pretzel Bread & Warm Cheese Strudel

BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Germany)

Food Items:

  • Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted gruyère cheese
  • Warm Cheese Strudel with mixed berries

Beverages:

  • Bitburger Premium Pils
  • Stiegl Brewery Radler Raspberry
  • Flensburger Dunkel
  • Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur
  • Beer Flight
Various Food Offerings from Magnolia Terrace
Various Food Offerings from Magnolia Terrace

Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)

Food Items:

  • Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad (New)
  • Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice
  • Crawfish Pie (New)
  • Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (New)

Beverages:

  • Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice
  • Central 28 Beer Co. Pretty Things Ale (New)
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale
  • Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA
  • Beer Flight
Hummus Trio & Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake - Tangierine Café
Hummus Trio & Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Food Items:

  • Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake (New)

Beverages:

  • Pomegranate Mimosa
  • Keel Farms Strawberry Elderflower Hard Cider
  • Bold Rock Tangerine Hard Cider
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider
  • Cider Flight
Braised Oxtail & Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer from La Isla Fresca
Braised Oxtail & Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer

La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)

Food Items:

  • Braised Oxtail with pigeon pea rice (New)
  • Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice, mango salsa, and coconut-lime sauce
  • Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Beverages:

  • Tropical Breeze: Minute Maid Lemonade, grapefruit, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic)
  • Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria
  • Tropical Breeze with Don Q Límon Rum
Seared Scallops & Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake from Northern Bloom
Seared Scallops & Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake

Northern Bloom (Canada)

Food Items:

  • Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Beef Tenderloin Tips, mushroom bordelaise sauce, and whipped potatoes with garden vegetables
  • Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake (New)

Beverages:

  • Maple Popcorn Shake (Non-alcoholic)
  • Collective Arts Brewing Honey Lager
  • Glutenberg Blonde Ale, Montreal
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Apricot with Maple Syrup
  • Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky
  • Beer Flight
Shrimp Scampi Poutine from Refreshment Port
Shrimp Scampi Poutine

Refreshment Port (Near Canada)

Food Items:

  • Shrimp Scampi Poutine with cheese curds, lemon-garlic cheese fondue, spinach, and artichokes (New)
  • Soft-serve Waffle Cone: Peanut butter, jelly, or swirl

Beverages:

  • Mighty Swell Purple Magic Spiked Seltzer (New)
  • Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc (New)
  • Frozen Mojito with Boyd & Blair Rum (New)
Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib & Chocolate Cake from Trowel & Trellis
Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib & Chocolate Cake

Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Beverages:

  • Twinings Iced Green Tea with Cranberry and Lime (Non-alcoholic)
  • Parish Brewing Co. Bloom Hazy IPA
  • J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
  • Twinings Iced Green Tea with cranberry and lime with Hangar 1 Makrut Vodka served in a mason jar
Chicken and Waffles & Pollinator Flatbread from The Honey Bee-stro
Chicken and Waffles & Pollinator Flatbread

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • Chicken and Waffles: Crispy honey-brined chicken and honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey (New)
  • Pollinator Flatbread with honey-whipped mascarpone, honey caramelized onions, blueberry gastrique, prosciutto, honey-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette, and bee pollen (New)
  • Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses

Beverages:

  • Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with streusel (Non-alcoholic)
  • B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine
  • Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with blueberry vodka and streusel
Various Food Offerings from Pineapple Promenade
Various Food Offerings from Pineapple Promenade

Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
  • DOLE Whip (Plant-based)

Beverages:

  • Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
  • DOLE Whip with Fanta (Non-alcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe
  • BrewDog Hazy Jane IPA
  • Urban Artifact Teak Tropical American Fruit Tart
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur
  • Pineapple Beer Flight

The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth

Food Items:

  • 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) (Garden Graze)

Sunshine Seasons

Beverage:

  • Strawberry-mango Slushy (Non-alcoholic)

Connections Café & Eatery

Food Item:

  • Orange Bird Liege Waffle (New)

Beverage:

  • Flower Drop Cocktail: St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New)
Taco Vampiro from Jardin de Fiestas
Taco Vampiro

Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)

Food Items:

  • 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 orange liqueur in a souvenir cup (New)
  • Craft Mexican Lager
Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer & House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons from Lotus House
Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer & House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons

Lotus House (China)

Food Items:

  • 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)
Tortelloni Primavera & Budino alle Nocciole from Primavera Kitchen
Tortelloni Primavera & Budino alle Nocciole

Primavera Kitchen (Italy)

Food Items:

  • Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (New)
  • Tortelloni Primavera: Spinach tortelloni, sweet butter, pancetta, corn, peas, and fava beans (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
Frushi & Creamy Shrimp Udon from Hanami
Frushi & Creamy Shrimp Udon

Hanami (Japan)

Food Items:

  • 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)
Various Food Offerings from Fleur de Lys
Various Food Offerings from Fleur de Lys

Fleur de Lys (France)

Food Items:

  • 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
Banana Split Funnel Cake
Banana Split Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake

  • 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) – Exotic Lemon Tea: A refreshing mix of Frozen Lemon and Iced Tea featuring Exotic Berry notes (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)

Near Canada – Melonade: A tangy blend of Frozen Lemon with a burst of watermelon (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – 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)

The American Adventure – 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)

Gardens

Vanilla Orchid in the Tropical Rainforest Garden - Flower & Garden Festival
Vanilla Orchid from the Tropical Rainforest Garden – Flower & Garden Festival

Disney is gearing up to completely transform EPCOT with some beautiful displays of flora! We’ve compiled all the gardens that will be on display, and where you can find them in the section below.

Garden Location Description
Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion 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 – NEW! World Celebration 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 – NEW! Japan Pavilion 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.
Merchandise

Merchandise

Disney is using the International Flower & Garden Festival 2023 to roll out some bold new merchandise that come from collections such as the Orange Bird collection, Snow White collection, and the Figment Collection. Below are a few highlights of the many new items to expect to debut at this year’s festival. You can visit Festival Markets, Odyssey, and Creations Shop to purchase these collections while supplies last.

Orange Bird Collection

Tumbler - Orange Bird Collection
Tumbler – Orange Bird Collection
Spirit Jersey - Orange Bird Collection
Spirit Jersey – Orange Bird Collection
Minnie Ears - Orange Bird Collection
Minnie Ears – Orange Bird Collection
Loungefly Backpack - Orange Bird Collection
Loungefly Backpack – Orange Bird Collection

Snow White Collection

Dooney and Bourke Bag - Snow White collection
Dooney and Bourke Bag – Snow White collection
Minnie Ears - Snow White Collection
Minnie Ears – Snow White Collection

Figment Collection

Figment Crocs - Figment Collection
Figment Crocs – Figment Collection

Topiaries

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
For the first time, innovative topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from the Disney animated film “Encanto” will greet guests at the main entrance of EPCOT. (Image Credit: David Roark, photographer)
Topiary Location
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

DVC Resorts In The EPCOT Resort Area

Beach Club Villas

Beach Club Villas

Boardwalk Villas

Boardwalk Villas

Both Beach Club Villas or Boardwalk Villas are in the EPCOT Resort Area and both are Deluxe resorts that offer the incredible vacation experience that Disney fans have come to expect. Be sure to make your reservations for lodging as soon as possible so you can enjoy one of these incredible resorts during your trip to the International Flower and Garden Festival 2023.

If you’d like to view confirmed reservations for rent at Beach Club Villas or confirmed reservations for rent at Boardwalk villas, you can experience Disney’s Deluxe resorts for less, even without being a DVC member! If you’re interested in becoming a member, and joining the DVC family, you can save thousands by shopping from our current Beach Club Villas resale listings or Boardwalk Villas resale listings.

Conclusion

The International Flower and Garden Festival 2023 at EPCOT will be a truly magical experience, with stunning sights and sounds to take in from every corner of the park. From new topiary displays, to interactive gardens, to dazzling light sculptures—each EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is sure to captivate guests of all ages! We hope to see you there!

Stay tuned to the DVC Shop blog for all the latest developments from inside the Disney theme parks, and everything you need to know about vacationing in style at the Disney Vacation Club resorts.

Written by

Rachel Van Norman


Contributing Writer

Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.

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