What’s New at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot? Plan to see special topiaries, performances, and new foods as part of the lineup in 2024. Featuring gorgeous garden topiaries, play areas, new gardens, music, and more. This is our favorite festival, so you know we are always excited to try and do everything. So, what’s new this year at Disney World’s Flower and Garden Festival in 2024?
Contents
- 1 The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
- 2 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2024 Guide
- 3 New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Menus
- 4 New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Entertainment
- 5 New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
- 6 New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Game
- 7 New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
This year the Walt Disney World Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot runs February 28- May 27 2024. And of course, it will still include all of your favorites, outdoor kitchens, topiaries, and gardens. New foods, fun, and flowers make this year’s festival one not to be missed!
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2024 Guide
From where you can find topiaries throughout the park to whose playing at the Garden Rocks Concert Series, we’re sharing it all in the Free EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2024 Guide. From Dates, to Merchandise, and all the new foods on the Menus, check out the post for all the details. We also share info on costs, budget, gift cards, and all things you can do to make your trip to the park extra fun, with ( or without) kids.
New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Menus
If you’re familiar with Epcot’s festivals, then you will know that there is always amazing food to be had. The food is as pretty as it is delicious and there is always something for everyone. We love seeing the fresh flavors of spring in this festival and are excited to see what other new foods will be introduced in the kitchens this year! Check out the full 2024 Flower and Garden Menus for all the NEW foods on the list this year!
NEW Garden Graze
We love the Garden Graze! You can purchase five festival dishes from select locations and track your progress with Festival Passport stamps. Receive a complimentary commemorative keepsake upon completing the stroll. Check out the 2024 Garden Graze Locations.
NEW Joffrey’s Tea & Coffee Selections 2024
Iced Honey Jasmine Latte | World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE)
- Iced Honey Jasmine Latte: A floral fusion of espresso, honey jasmine syrup, milk, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbles (New) (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur)
Citrus Frosted Iced Tea | Near Canada
- Citrus Frosted Iced Tea: A tangy blend of frozen lemonade, Minute Maid Lemonade, Iced Tea, and orange-tangerine syrup garnished with a glazed orange peel (New) (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)
Iced Berry Chai Latte | Showcase Plaza (Near Disney Traders)
- Iced Berry Chai Latte: A berry sweet blend of chai tea, blueberry syrup, and milk topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (New) (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur)
Tropical Frosted Iced Tea | The American Adventure
- Tropical Frosted Iced Tea: An exotic blend of frozen lemon, Minute Maid Lemonade, iced tea, and Hawaiian Island Syrup garnished with a glazed orange peel (New) (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)
New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Entertainment
The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival hosts the Garden Rocks Series at the America Gardens Theatre. check out the lineup of bands announced so far! Plus plan to see favorites like the Jammitors and Mariachi Cobre too!
Jammin’ Gardeners (Canada Mill Stage)
Tap your feet to the syncopated sounds of the funkiest gardeners around.
Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)
Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.
Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)
Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.
2024 Garden Rocks Show Details
The Garden Rocks series is a set of concerts. All with throwback bands in the evenings through the weekend at Epcot. As a result, people line up hours in advance for the more popular bands. These really are fun concerts but can get kinda packed. They run every week, with different bands throughout the entire festival.
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
- Dates: TBD
- Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:15 PM and 8:00 PM
2024 Garden Rocks Performers Schedule
- February 28-29 – The Vybe
- March 1-2 – Jason Scheff
- March 3-4 – Richard Marx
- March 5-7 – Evolution Motown
- March 8-9 – Berlin
- March 10-11 – Rick Springfield
- March 12-14 – Dian Diaz
- March 15-16 – Modern English – NEW
- March 17-18 – Commodores
- March 19-21 – Foreigners Journey
- March 22-25 – The Orchestra
- March 26-28 – The Female Collective
- March 29-30 – Mike DelGuidice
- March 31-April 1 – Pointer Sisters
- April 2-4 – Funkafied
- April 9-6 – Blue October
- April 7-8 – Crowder – NEW
- April 9-11 – Hooligans
- April 12-13 – Jo Dee Messina
- April 14-15 – A Flock of Seagulls
- April 16-18 – M-80’s
- April 19-22 – Plain White T’s
- April 23-25 – Champagne Orchestra
- April 26-27 – Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
- April 28-29 – Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
- April 30-May 2 – Southbound
- May 3 – Monsiuer Perine
- May 4 – Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan
- May 5 – Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala and The Puerto Rican Power Band
- May 6 – Fonseca – NEW
- May 7-9 – Gilly & The Girl Band
- May 10-13 – Simple Plan
- May 14-16 – Element
- May 17-18 – The Spinners
- May 19-20 – Sister Hazel
- May 21-23 – Epic
- May 24-25 – Lit – NEW
- May 26-27 – Casting Crowns
You can also grab a Garden Rocks Dining Package which gets you a guaranteed seat at the show and dinner at select restaurants. 2024 Prices range from $36-$99 per person depending on the restaurant you choose. Check out participating dining locations in EPCOT and the Garden Rocks Dining Package 2024 Details.
New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
The topiaries are a highlight of the festival and we love seeing the new ones they bring out each year. But the show-stopper here continues to be Remy! You can find Remy in the Epcot France area. Check out the Flower and Garden Festival Checklist for all the topiaries and where to find them!
Joining the current lineup of topiaries in 2024, are NEW topiaries!
- Asha, Valentino and the Wishing Star from Disney’s Wish film.
- Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy
- Miguel and Dante from Coco
Fairy Gardens
One of our favorite New Things at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is the Fairy Gardens! We love these as part of our Flower and Garden with Kids activities. You can find this outside of Germany and in the back courtyard of the United Kingdom. These little fairy houses at Walt Disney World were a beautiful new touch to the countries in World Showcase Epcot. We were also super excited to see the Flower and Garden Festival mini village in the Train display near Germany added to the miniature train village. Keep an eye out for these extra detailed sections of the festival.
Global Gardens
- PB&J Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables® World Showcase Bridge – NEW!
Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances. - Gnome Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion – NEW!
Find topiary versions of magical garden gnomes, originating from German folk tales. - China Penjing Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion – NEW!
Discover ancient Chinese art that recreates miniature landscapes.
New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Game
An annual tradition, Flower and Garden welcomes a brand new Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Game with new prizes and places to find our favorite bee- Spike! Check out this game for a fun twist on learning about pollinators by matching the flowers to the countries in which Spike is hidden! This is a fun scavenger hunt to add to your day. Check out our post about Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Game, for all the details.
New EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise
Always one of our favorite parts of any festival, this year expect to see NEW Collections featuring favorites like Orange Bird, Mickey and Minnie, Spike the Bee, and Figment in all their gardening glory. Check our Flower and Garden Merchandise Wrap Up for details.
This year Disney Munchlings have joined the festival with the limited-edition Citrus-infused Cupcake Orange Bird with Honey Disney Munchling! This adorable plush will be coming soon to EPCOT during the festival and on shopDisney.
Hopefully, this list has given you a good idea of everything to check out at the festival this year! Whether you’re attending Walt Disney World for a weeklong vacation, or just a few days, we think this is a must do event at Disney World. From amazing topiaries, and gardens to fresh foods you won’t get anywhere else, this is Disney at it’s best! Be sure to check out our full Flower and Garden Festival Guide for everything to do, see, and eat. And let us know what you’re looking forward to!
Melanie Renee is a photographer, writer, designer and mom. Visiting Disney destinations since 2010, she is also an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. When she's not creating her next coffee recipe, or designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's seeking beautiful sunsets and planning her next trip .