Each March through June Epcot celebrates Spring with the International Flower & Garden Festival. If you are visiting this festival for the first time, it is a wonderful time of year to visit (before the summer crowds start). Now learn how to get the most out of your visit to Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Do note, exact festival dates will vary by year.
Be sure to pick up the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Passport. This handy guide is free and informational. Inside find outdoor kitchen menus, garden locations and more helpful tips. Also included are stickers to mark off which foods you have tried! Take a peak at the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival Passport. It also makes a great keepsake.
Learn more about butterflies in the Butterfly House. Here guests can read facts about butterflies, such as their life cycle and more. Plus, be surrounded by butterflies and see how many different species you can spot. Gain more appreciation for these delicate insects.
Keep an eye out for the amazing topiaries, found throughout Epcot during the Flower & Garden Festival. Each year Disney horticulturists create Disney-themed topiaries. See your favorite Disney characters pruned to perfection, characters can vary by year. There are typically more than a dozen topiaries to look for and are listed in the Flower & Garden guide.
Enjoy the Garden Rocks series during the Festival, which in recent years has changed to daily enjoyment for guests. Each evening, shows are offered 3 times at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. See a new artist or well-known artist in an intimate concert setting. The Garden Rocks series is offered at no additional cost, included with your park admission.
Stopping by the Outdoor Kitchens are a must. Epcot is known for its food flavors from around the world and the festival showcases them. Consider heading to the Flower & Garden festival for lunch or dinner. Then, taste your way around the Outdoor Kitchens. Remember, to check them off in your Flower & Garden Festival guide!
Children will definitely ask to stop by the interactive play areas, designed with kids in mind. Parents stop for a break while little ones play on the festival playgrounds and explore hands-on activities.
No special event at Disney is complete without specialty merchandise. Shop Flower & Garden merchandise throughout the park. Each year there are typically exclusive Mickey or Minnie Ears offered as well!
Near the Imagination Pavilion, find the Floating Gardens. The landscaping surrounding and vibrant colors are eye catching. Time your photo right and catch the Monorail traveling by.
Also, learn how to go green with the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF). DCF focuses on natural resources, protecting the planet and more. Look for gardens and exhibits with the DCF logo for a focus on environmental responsibilities, presented in an interesting way.
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