Spring at EPCOT means one thing: topiary season is officially in bloom. The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival started on Wednesday, March 3rd. Once again, Disney’s horticulture team has rolled out intricate topiaries for the festival, transforming the park into a living art gallery where nostalgia, storytelling, and botanical brilliance collide. Of course, the MouseHouseNews.net team has been bringing you coverage from this year’s festival! Be sure you are subscribed to the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube channel for additional video coverage.
From park entrance showstoppers to hidden garden gems, here’s your complete, location-by-location guide to every major topiary display across EPCOT. Note that you can see most of the topiaries in our EPCOT walkthrough video linked here!
Main Entrance
These topiaries set the tone the second you walk through the gates.
Toy Story Garden
- Buzz Lightyear
- Woody
- Bo Peep and her Sheep
- Lotso
- Pixar Ball
This massive display anchors EPCOT’s entrance with high-detail sculpting, vibrant color, and serious photo-op potential.
World Celebration
World Celebration Gardens
- Figment
- Topiary Flowers
Bridge to World Showcase
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Chip ‘n’ Dale
- Pluto
- Phineas and Ferb
- Bambi and Friends
- Topiary Butterflies
Near the Imagination! Pavilion
- Simba and Friends
- Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa
Walkway between Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase
- Goofy
This zone delivers the most nostalgic energy in the park, blending Disney legends with cult-favorite characters and bold floral design.
World Nature
Near The Land
- Donald Duck
- Huey, Dewey, and Louie
World Discovery
Next to Mission:SPACE®
- Stitch
Near Joffrey’s
- Groot
- Lightning McQueen & Tow Mater
By Creations Shop
- Mike Wazowski and Sulley
This area delivers serious character range; from Pixar speedsters to Marvel fan-favorites and long-awaited returns. Stitch’s comeback alone is a huge moment for longtime festival fans.
Mexico Pavilion
- Miguel
- Dante
This Coco-inspired display blends vibrant florals, cultural storytelling, and musical movement into one of the most photogenic topiary setups in the park.
Norway Pavilion
- Anna & Elsa
- Topiary Troll
Between Frozen royalty and Norwegian folklore, this zone balances whimsy with old-school EPCOT storytelling.
China Pavilion
- Topiary Pandas
- Topiary Dragon
Germany Pavilion
- Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
One of EPCOT’s most intricate multi-character arrangements… and a must-stop for classic Disney fans.
Italy Pavilion
- Lady and the Tramp
American Adventure Pavilion
- Princess Tiana
One of the most elegant topiary displays of the festival, capturing grace, movement, and southern charm through intricate plant layering.
France Pavilion
- Beauty and the Beast
- Lumiere and Cogsworth
United Kingdom Pavilion
- Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
- Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick-Tock Croc
This area delivers storybook vibes with layered gardens, hidden fairy cottages, and some of the most detailed topiary sculpting of the festival.
Between Canada & United Kingdom Pavilions
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends
Canada Pavilion
- Topiary Geese
Near Canada
- Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
Between Disney Traders and Port of Entry
- Moana, Maui, Hei Hei, and Pua
Why This Year’s Lineup Feels Next-Level
With so many character topiaries, 2026 delivers one of EPCOT’s most visually ambitious Flower & Garden festivals ever. The balance of classic characters, modern favorites, and global storytelling makes this year’s lineup feel intentional, layered, and seriously immersive. Whether you’re chasing photos, floral design, nostalgia, or straight-up vibes, this festival delivers. Grab a festival passport at the park entrance to have a handheld guide to the topiary locations. Also, if you have allergies, don’t forget to bring those allergy meds with you!
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