Walt Disney World has started rolling out some exciting announcements for EPCOT‘s spring festival. The 2026 Flower and Garden Festival will run from March 4, 2026, to June 1, 2026, and will incorporate four new guest experiences and many fan-favorite returning ones.
Over 60 topiaries and 31 garden and floral displays will return to this year’s festival. Guests can see topiaries of some beloved Toy Story characters, as well as some other Pixar characters from Monsters Inc. and Cars that haven’t been seen at the festival in a while. Keep reading for all of the details we currently have for the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival. At Mickey Visit, we cover all the latest Disney news and planning resources, including 18 new Disney restaurants opening in 2026 and a refurbishment extension into 2027 on a Disney World deluxe hotel.
Exhibits and Experiences Coming to the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival
EPCOT’s 2026 Flower and Garden Festival will be bringing back some fan-favorite experiences and debuting some new ones. The new Pluto’s Pet-Friendly Garden, located in EPCOT’s World Nature, will teach guests about gardening with plants that are safe for their pets. Near CommuniCore Hall, guests can learn about how wildlife travel and navigate the environment in the new Wildlife Crossing Garden, inspired by Pixar’s Hoppers.
The Butterfly Landing, a walk-through experience where guests can observe butterflies up close, will be returning outside of the Imagination! pavilion. Over in the United Kingdom pavilion, the English Tea Garden Tour will also return. Guests can take part in a free exhibit showcasing the “history and art of tea blending,” in either a led or self-guided tour. Kids can play at the returning Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden or learn about the water cycle at the brand new Rain or Shine Fruit Stand.
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Scentsy’s 2026 Strawberry Sweetie will be on display for guests to experience along with other fragrances at the Blossoms of Fragrance exhibit. One of the festival’s topiaries will actually feature the Strawberry Sweetie scent. The Honey Bee-stro Garden returns with some treats and a lesson on the role honey bees play in the environment. The new Trendy Tropicals Garden, located between the France and Morocco pavilions, will showcase “plants that never go out of style.” The Community Garden will return to offer more floral exploration for guests at EPCOT’s World Nature.
When the sun sets, Spike the Bee’s garden at CommuniCore Hall will become a magical nighttime experience. Guests can see fireflies light up the sky, as well as watch nocturnal flowers bloom under the moonlight. Guests can also take part in Spike’s PollenNation Exploration scavenger hunt across EPCOT, as well as search the World Showcase for character-themed eggs in the Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt.
EPCOT’s Garden Rocks Concert Series
One of the most exciting part of the Flower and Garden Festival are the concerts that take place at the America Gardens Theatre every weekend. Concerts are included with your park admission and cost no extra fees to experience.
Berlin, Rick Springfield, Air Supply, 98 Degrees, 38 Special, and Billy Ocean are just a few big names returning to the series this year. Guests can even hear one of the songs featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, A Flock of Seagulls’ “I Ran,” live. New acts include The Music of ABBA tribute show, Information Society, FireHouse, Josiah Queen, Iam Tongi, and Katrina from Katrina & The Waves. You can see the full 2026 Flower and Garden Festival concert lineup of performers here.
Seating is first-come, first-served, but guests can ensure seats for their party by purchasing a dining package that includes a meal at select EPCOT restaurants prior to the show. Guests who purchase the dining package will get an entrée and dessert or one full buffet, depending on the restaurant, as well as a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage. Reservations for dining packages are open now.
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Here is a list of participating restaurants in the Garden Rocks Dining Package:
- Biergarten Restaurant – Germany Pavilion
- Chefs de France, La Crêperie de Paris – France Pavilion
- Coral Reef Restaurant – The Living Seas
- Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion
- Offers breakfast and lunch/dinner packages
- La Hacienda de San Angel – Mexico Pavilion
- La Cellier Steakhouse – Canada Pavilion
- Nine Dragons Restaurant – China Pavilion
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse – American Adventure Pavilion
- Same-day dining package reservations only
- Rose & Crown Dining Room – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, Tappan Edo – Japan Pavilion
- Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion
- Offers two small plates, shared tagline, shared dessert platter, and a beverage in its package
- Tutto Italia Ristorante, Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria – Italy Pavilion
More information is said to be released soon by Disney regarding the festival’s outdoor kitchens and Garden Graze food passport experience.
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