As spring changes over to summer, one of MouseHouseNews.net’s favorite EPCOT festivals is about to come to and end. The last day to enjoy the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is June 1st. That means you have less than two weeks left to immerse yourself in the beauty and blooms of this springtime festival.
Topiaries and Gardens
For many visitors, Flower and Garden Festival means breaking out the allergy medicine and heading outdoors to view new and returning topiaries. These aren’t just any topiaries, however. They’re living creations (made out of plants!) inspired by favorite Disney and Pixar characters. In 2026, you can see over 60 topiaries during your EPCOT visit. My personal favorites include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Princess Tiana, Phineas and Ferb, and the Beauty and the Beast topiaries. We’ve got a number of shorts on the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube channel featuring some of this year’s topiaries. Definitely check out the channel to see them for yourself! It appears lots of viewers enjoyed seeing Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater in particular.
Along with the topiaries, Flower and Garden Festival features over 30 spring gardens. Part of the fun is learning more about the plants and features you may want to incorporate into your own garden back at home. While each garden offers something special, there are three gardens in particular that I recommend you visit before the festival ends:
- Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth
- Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy
- English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings
Outdoor Kitchens and Garden Graze
It wouldn’t be an EPCOT festival without plenty of food! You can indulge in seasonally-inspired cuisine from over 20 Outdoor Kitchens. This year’s festival features returning favorites along with over 75 new menu items. Don’t forget to grab your Festival Passport book, so you can mark off everything you try at the festival! You can find Festival Passport books near the park’s entrances, at merchandise locations, and at the Outdoor Kitchens.
Near the back of the Festival Passport book, you can find a list of menu items eligible for the Garden Graze food stroll. Collect 5 stamps by purchasing any combination of 5 participating menu items. Then, head to Pineapple Promenade near Port of Entry to collect your prize! Since the festival has been going on for over two months now, I suppose it’s not really a spoiler at this point to tell you what the prize is. The prize for this year’s Garden Graze is a souvenir cup filled with Dole Whip swirl along with a packet of wildflower seeds. Get rewarded for trying some garden fresh food. It’s a win-win in my opinion!
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Live entertainment is another popular activity at any EPCOT festival. During Flower and Garden Festival, you can attend a musical performance at the America Gardens Theater as part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series. These performances are included with the price of your EPCOT admission and no separate ticket is required. There are a few concert dates left. Here’s a list of the remaining dates and the artists scheduled to perform:
- May 22 and 23 – Iam Tongi
- May 24 and 25 – A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
- May 26, 27, and 28 – The Hooligans
- May 29 and 30 – Queensrÿche
- May 31 and June 1 – Maverick City Music
Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a guaranteed seat to see your favorite artist(s), you can purchase a Garden Rocks Dining Package from select EPCOT restaurants. There are still dining packages available as of the date of this post. However, you will likely want to book ASAP to secure your preferred date, restaurant, and time.
Festival Merchandise
This year’s Flower and Garden Festival features several merchandise collections. Fill your basket with sunny merchandise featuring Orange Bird, Spike the Bee, Alice in Wonderland, and more. If you’re an Annual Passholder, there’s a collection just for you as well!
Summer and Beyond
EPCOT will certainly be buzzing in the next few weeks. This is not only due to last minute visitors enjoying the Flower and Garden Festival, but also because a new experience will be making its debut. We’re only a few days away from the official opening of Soarin’ Across America on May 26, 2026. This update to the beloved Soarin’ attraction is part of Disney’s “Disney Celebrates America” initiative to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Disney has stated this is a “limited-time journey”, so definitely make time to experience it this summer if you get the chance!
Now that we’re closing in on the end of this festival, you might be wondering: “what’s next?”. Mark your calendar for August 27th through November 21st for the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Disney revealed a sneak peek at some of the offerings that will be returning this year, and we can’t wait! The MouseHouseNews.net team will be on the ground bringing all of the excitement straight to you. Bookmark MouseHouseNews.net and subscribe to the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube channel for all the updates you need to plan your visit. We can’t wait to see you there!
