The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is officially underway at Walt Disney World. The event, taking place over 90 days starting February 28, 2024, offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and imaginative design. It's a place where Disney's horticultural prowess is on full display, featuring an array of blooming flowers, intricate topiaries, and a series of activities and performances.
What's New at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival for 2024
Topiary Artistry and Disney Characters Come to Life
Groot Topiary: A new addition inspired by the "Guardians of the Galaxy" series finds its place near the Cosmic Rewind attraction in World Discovery.
"Wish" Characters: At the main entrance, visitors are greeted by topiaries of Asha, Valentino, and Star from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film "Wish."
Miguel and Dante from "Coco": The characters from Disney Pixar's "Coco" are showcased in Mexico, adding to the festival's international flair.
Other Topiary Highlights: The festival also features a Princess Tiana topiary at The American Adventure pavilion and Figment in the World Celebration Gardens. The Encanto display from last year's main entrance returns in World Showcase Plaza.
See photos of all the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival topiaries.
Gardens and Exhibits: A Closer Look
The festival extends beyond topiaries, offering over 25 garden destinations:
Floating Gardens and Festival Blooms: These areas present an array of colors and designs, with over 170 floating gardens and a vibrant panorama of flowers.
PB&J Garden and Songbird Meadow: The new PB&J Garden presented by Smucker's Uncrustables offers a playful exploration of the quintessential American snack. In World Discovery, Songbird Meadow presented by Wild Birds Unlimited beckons feathered friends with attractive flora and teaches guests simple steps for creating their own bird paradise.
English Tea Garden and More: The English Tea Garden, presented by Twinings, offers insights into the tea-making process with a variety of plants on display.
Culinary Delights: Tastes and Treats
With 18 Outdoor Kitchens, the Flower & Garden Festival a wide variety of sips and tastes on offer.
New Offerings: New bites and sips such as the Cubanito with mojo-marinated pork belly, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and stone ground mustard sauce at Florida Fresh and the Key Lime Wine Slush at The Citrus Blossom join returning guest favorites. Familiar flavors include Chicken & Waffles at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by the National Honey Board, the Muffuletta Panini at Magnolia Terrace and the Chocolate Whisky Cake at Northern Bloom. View all the menus for 2024 Outdoor Kitchens.
Garden Graze: A food stroll highlighting both sweet and savory options encourages guests to sample diverse offerings and earn a special treat upon completion. To participate, guests select five dishes from specified menu items – all listed in the Festival Passport. Upon purchase, guests receive a stamp in their passport. When they collect five stamps, they can bring their passport back to Pineapple Promenade for a special treat. The Garden Graze can be completed at guests' leisure over multiple visits, and you can redeem their completed passport anytime during the festival.
Interactive Fun and Learning
The festival includes interactive elements designed for family enjoyment:
Scavenger Hunts: Spike's Pollination Exploration and the Egg-stravaganza Hunt offer engaging activities for guests of all ages. Maps for both scavenger hunts will be available for purchase while supplies last. Once their journey is complete – whether or not they find all the items – guests can redeem their map at Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway for a special surprise.
Butterfly Landing: This area allows visitors to observe butterflies up close, emphasizing the importance of pollinators.
Blossoms of Fragrance: Presented by Scentsy, this new addition invites guests to create lasting memories through the power of fragrance.
Entertainment and Activities
Garden Rocks Concert Series: Daily performances feature a mix of local and international artists. This year, new groups join the lineup, including Modern English, Crowder, Fonseca, Lit, and Monsieur Periné. Also, for the first time, Raul Acosta & Oro Solido will share the stage with Luisito, then return the next day with Magic Juan.
Camp Get Out 'N' Play Garden: A camp-themed play area encourages children to engage in physical activities in a fun-filled environment.
Festival Merchandise and Gift Cards
Exclusive Merchandise Collections and Convenient Payment Options:
Event Merchandise: Collections featuring the Orange Bird, "Coco" characters, and a butterfly-themed Minnie Mouse line are available, with select items exclusive to Annual Passholders.
Official event merchandise is available at Festival Markets and Creations Shop while supplies last. Select festival merchandise will also be coming to shopDisney March 4.
Mini Festival Gift Cards: These wearable cards offer a cash-free option for purchases throughout the festival.
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