The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins today and runs through July 4, 2022, as part of the "The World's Most Magical Celebration" honoring the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary.
A new main entrance display features Goofy with a birthday cake celebrating the Walt Disney World Resort 50th.
Nearly 100 topiaries, gardens, exhibits, and more are available to explore.
Returning favorites include Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries in the France pavilion; Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions; and Pumbaa and Timon near Imagination!
See photos all the topiaries at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.
Near a topiary of Chef Remy in the newly expanded France pavilion in World Showcase, is a new France Bouquet Garden.
On the bridge to World Showcase, the sights and scents of spring are showcased in a new garden, Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy. Surrounded by butterfly topiaries, guests can follow their noses to six scent stations – floral, fruity, citrus, spice, woods and fresh.
Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth offers a fun way for families to play and learn how to stay healthy.
Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF! Repellents lets guests enjoy a moment of relaxation while learning how easy it is to create an outdoor escape of their own.
The Honey Bee-stro hosted by National Honey Board invites guests to learn about the critical role honey bees play in the environment.
Bambi's Butterfly House lets guests view butterflies up close, showcasing their beauty and colors.
The Return of Garden Rocks Concert Series
Live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre are returning this year, featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local bands appear Tuesday through Thursday. This year's lineup includes:
- CeCe Winans
- Kool & The Gang
- Rick Springfield
- The Pointer Sisters
- Don McLean
- MercyMe
- Collin Raye
- Blue October
- Little River Band
- Thelma Houston
- STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte
View the full lineup of 2022 Garden Rocks performers.
Outdoor Kitchens
Nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens are part of the festival offering a variety of dishes, desserts and specialty sips. Here is just a sampling of the more than 50 brand-new offerings:
EPCOT Farmers Feast presents a rotating seasonal menu that will change three times throughout the festival. Some highlights include:
- March 2 to April 9: "Early Bloom" Menu offers Chilled Potato and Leek Soup "Vichyssoise" with chive oil and crispy leeks; and Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop – goat cheese crémeux, orange cream, olive oil cake, cranberry sauce, and praline
- April 10 to May 21: "Springtime" Menu will feature Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta
- May 22 to July 4: "Summer Solstice" Menu will feature A Whole Lotta Melon – feta cheesecake with watermelon curd, pickled watermelon rind, watermelon caramel, and compressed watermelon
The Citrus Blossom is offering Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly with avocado cream, corn salsa, salsa verde, and plantain chips; and the Grapefruit Tart featuring grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream.
La Isla Fresca showcases the Coconut Tres Leches: vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut.
Tangierine Café serves up an herbal-inspired delight with the Mediterranean Flatbread with Za'atar, featuring artichokes, olives, mozzarella, and feta cheese.
View all the menus for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens.
Shopping
This year's festival merchandise introduces five new collections to the event's selection. Guests can visit Festival Markets throughout EPCOT to shop for official event merchandise, including:
- Orange Bird Collection, eye-catching fashions, accessories and adorable keepsakes
- Mickey Mouse Home Garden Collection, assortment of apparel, drinkware, yard tools and other coordinating accessories
- Spike The Bee Collection, evoking nostalgia for longtime Disney fans with a variety of collectable novelties, apparel and accessores
- Figment's Garden Collection, paying tribute to Figment's love of all things purple – including beets
- The whimsical Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Collection, featuring an array of items depicting those true originals in dapper ensembles ready for a stroll in the garden
Merchandise can be found at festival retail locations across EPCOT beginning on March 2, with additional pieces debuting throughout the festival. Select items are also available on shopDisney.com.
Food Stroll and Scavenger Hunt
You can explore the festival by participating in interactive experiences (separate purchase required):
- Garden Graze is a food stroll highlighting five sweet and savory offerings listed in the Festival Passport. After their purchase, guests can complete the graze by collecting stamps in their passport to receive a special prize.
- Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration is a scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Maps and stickers can be purchased at select merchandise locations (available while supplies last). Guests can then complete their map to receive a special prize.
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