The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is one of my personal favorites. Thinking of spring and warmer weather brightens my day right up. From March 5 through June 2, 2025, guests can experience the beauty and magic of this “blooming good” festival.
Will kids enjoy it? Absolutely! The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is a perfect addition to any family vacation. This guide is packed with all the details to make your family’s visit memorable.
2025 Guide to Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Epcot is becoming Walt Disney World’s premiere park for festivals. One of the most magical is the Spring Flower and Garden Festival.
This year’s festival will be stunning. From scrumptious outdoor kitchens to beautifully manicured topiaries to that incredible Disney magic we’ve all come to know and expect, it will undoubtedly be a feast for the senses.
Each section of this post is broken down into these categories:
- What is the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?
- What to Eat at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival for Kids
- Who is Playing the Garden Rocks Concert Series?
Rest assured, this comprehensive guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival will equip you with all the necessary information. You’ll feel confident and prepared for your visit, knowing exactly what to expect and how to make the most of your time.
What is the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?

First, let’s begin with an explanation. You may be curious about what it is if you’ve never attended this festival. Do you need to be a gardener? Do you need to have a green thumb? Not at all! An appreciation for natural beauty and an appetite for good food are the only things you need to have a great time.
At the festival, you will see, hear, and experience the following:
- Outdoor kitchens offering delectable bites and libations
- Dozens of world-renowned, Disney-themed topiaries
- Stunning garden spaces and wildlife habitats
- Inspirational exhibits
- Outdoor entertainment
Pro Tip: Remember to grab your “Garden Passport” at the entrance to the World Showcase to plan your day more effectively.
Dazzling Topiaries
Honestly, the star(s) of the show are the plethora of displays throughout Epcot. From delightful characters to stunning floral displays, this festival has no shortage of eye candy.
I’m partial to the flower beds around the water features near the bridge to the World Showcase. It’s stunning to see the bright colors and hard work that went into planning the design and planting those flowers!
What to Eat at the Festival
Now to my favorite part of this guide: the food!
Unlike the plethora of kiosks at the Food & Wine Festival, there are just over a dozen spots at Flower and Garden. Though they haven’t announced all of the Outdoor Kitchens, these are some that are expected in 2025:
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
- Brunchcot (near Test Track)
- Epcot Farmer’s Feast (near Test Track)
- Fleur de Lys (France; this is where you can find “La Vie en Rose” martini slush)
- Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Pavillion)
We will update this article as soon as the returning and new food spots are announced. Use that festival passport to mark the ones you like, the ones you don’t like, and the ones you want to try next time!
Pro Tip: Outdoor Kitchen portions are small. You can snack around the festival, but don’t be surprised if you fill up fast! As a result, if you truly want to sample everything, find a buddy to split items with so you don’t have a stomach ache later!
Festival Activities for Kids
Next, let’s talk about the kids. What can families do at this festival? Tons! Even in a not-so-typical year, there are several activities to choose from.
Butterfly Landing
Located near Imagination! in World Nature, enjoy seeing butterflies up close and personal. Learn about the butterfly’s life cycle and enjoy being immersed in its habitat.
Family-Friendly Garden
Play structures encourage kids to jump, play, and climb. Find this play area right outside of the Creations Shop before you get to Test Track.
Explore Around the World Showcase
The ever-popular scavenger hunt, Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, returns this year.
Throughout the festival, have fun with “Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration.” Guests can purchase a map and sticker set for $9.99 (plus tax) to guide them on their hunt for Spike the Bee on flowers all over the World Showcase.
When you’ve found them all, show your completed map to a Cast Member at the store of purchase to receive a prize!
ProTip: If you don’t want to return to the store, ask the Cast Member for the prize when you purchase the map to present to your child during the scavenger hunt.
Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
For a limited time, during the Easter season, search for Disney-themed eggs hidden throughout the World Showcase. Purchase a map and sticker set for $9.99, and complete the map for a surprise at the end of your day.
Flower & Garden Festival Entertainment
Finally, the adults in the group probably want to know what they can do during the festival. I love that Epcot festivals bring music, activities, and the arts together.
Garden Rocks Concert Series Returns for 2025
This year, the Garden Rocks concert series returns with new and repeat musical acts. These shows are included in Epcot admission, but if you want reserved seating, consider booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package.
The dining package includes options to eat lunch or dinner at a specific restaurant and guaranteed seating per person. Concert time will be assigned at the time of booking. Participating restaurants include:
- Biergarten Restaurant (Germany)
- Coral Reef Restaurant (near The Living Seas Pavilion)
- Garden Grill Restaurant (inside The Land Pavilion)
- Rose & Crown Dining Room (UK Pavilion)
Seating is guaranteed for the assigned show, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, or 8 pm, but seats in the reserved section are not assigned.
Musical Acts Performing at Garden Rocks
The lineup for the 2025 Garden Rocks show has lots of artists and genres to choose from. Check out the list below:
- Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston-March 8 and 9
- Air Supply (50th Anniversary Celebration)-March 9 and 10
- Blue October-March 14 and 15
- Rick Springfield-March 16 and 17
- Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone-March 21 and 22
- 38 Special-March 23 and 24
- Jason Scheff, longtime lead vocalist of Chicago-March 28 and 29
- TBA-March 30 and 31
- The Orchestra, starring ELO and ELO Part II former members-April 4 and 5
- Sugar Ray-April 6 and 7
- Simple Plan-April 11 and 12
- Jo Dee Messina-April 13 and 14
- Milke Delguidice-April 18 and 19
- A Flock of Seagulls-April 20 and 21
- Taylor Dayne-April 25 and 26
- 98 Degrees-April 27 and 28
- Plain White T’s-May 2, 3, 4 and 5
- John Secada-May 9 and 10
- Maverick City Music (NEW)-May 11 and 12
- The Spinners-May 16 and 17
- The Pointer Sisters-May 18 and 19
- The Outlaws (NEW)-May 23 and 24
- Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles-May 25 and 26
- The Cat Empire (NEW)-May 30 and 31
- We the Kingdom (NEW)-June 1 and 2
Pro Tip: All of the entertainment opportunities are included in the price of your Epcot admission.
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is the park’s longest-running festival. See it for yourself until June 2, 2025!