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EPCOT Flower & Garden Installations Appear Early Ahead of March 4 Festival Opening

Guests are already spotting topiaries in the park after Disney published the full lineup and experiences, with Outdoor Kitchen menus still to come.

Overview

  • Topiaries for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival began appearing weeks early, with guest photos showing Bambi, Goofy, and Phineas & Ferb on display.
  • The festival runs March 4–June 1 and features more than 60 character topiaries and at least 31 gardens across World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase.
  • New 2026 garden experiences include Pluto’s Pet‑Friendly Garden, the Wildlife Crossing Garden, and the Trendy Tropicals Garden, plus Spike’s day‑to‑night garden at CommuniCore Hall.
  • The Garden Rocks concert series performs on weekends March 5–June 1 with acts such as Simple Plan, Rick Springfield, 98 Degrees, and Maverick City Music; dining packages for guaranteed seating opened February 5 in My Disney Experience.
  • Outdoor Kitchens will return with garden‑inspired dishes, the Garden Graze food stroll, and festival merchandise featuring Orange Bird and Spike the Bee, with full menus pending release.