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!
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
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)
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 (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)
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Food Items:
Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (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
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
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
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 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
Spirit Jersey – Orange Bird Collection
Minnie Ears – Orange Bird Collection
Loungefly Backpack – Orange Bird Collection
Snow White Collection
Dooney and Bourke Bag – Snow White collection
Minnie Ears – Snow White Collection
Figment Collection
Figment Crocs – Figment Collection
Topiaries
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
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.
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.