We’re still a few months away, but we’re already getting pumped up for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!
2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The dates for the fest were announced this morning, along with a bunch of new info that we’re particularly excited about. We can’t wait to explore all that this year’s festival has to offer, including 7 things that were confirmed to be returning!
Food Booths
It wouldn’t be a festival at EPCOT without some delicious eats, and this time is no different! We’ll be snacking our way around the World Showcase at 18 different outdoor kitchens in 2022, including some favorites like Health Full and Pineapple Promenade.
Pineapple Promenade
Disney hasn’t yet shared the list of which food booths will be around, but we’ll let you know as soon as they do. If it’s anything like past festivals, most countries in the World Showcase will get one, along with some bonus offerings in other parts of the park.
Click Here to See Last Year’s List of Food Booths!
Topiaries
One of the most iconic things about the Flower & Garden Festival is the ACTUAL flowers and gardens. All around the park, you’ll find Disney characters in colorful topiary form, and they are truly amazing to admire! In the past, we’ve seen everyone from Buzz Lightyear to Miss Piggy to Elsa, so we’re definitely interested to see what characters make this list in 2022.
There are going to be so many beautiful topiaries!
Disney has already confirmed that Cogsworth and Lumiere will be on display in the France Pavilion, while Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be coming back to Germany. Also, the front of the park will feature a special 50th Anniversary topiary with Goofy and a birthday cake!
Click Here to See the 50th Anniversary Topiary in Magic Kingdom!
Festival Merchandise
Want to take a break from all that eating? Well, how about some shopping?! Disney confirmed that new collections will be arriving in the park just in time for the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival, and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got.
Last year’s festival merchandise was beautiful!
In the past, we’ve seen a lot of Spike the Bee-related merch (he is the festival mascot, after all!), and this year, we can expect to get “vibrant apparel, drinkware, accessories, and more.” We can’t wait!
See All of Last Year’s Festival Merchandise Here!
Health Full Trail
Also coming back this year is the Health Full Trail, where families can visit the Imagination walkway to learn tips for staying well. Along the trail, you’ll also find a special food booth, which typically has some delicious and healthy food options.
It’s coming back this year!
This year’s trail is presented by AdventHealth, and we’ll make sure to check it out on the first day of the festival to share all the details with you!
Click Here for Last Year’s Review of the AdventHealth Sponsored Food Booth!
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration
Looking for another fun thing to do with your family? Well, you need to pick up a map for $9.99 and participate in the fan-favorite Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration! It’s a scavenger hunt through the park, where guests search for tiny figures of Spike the Bee.
This one is a fan favorite!
As you find Spike around. theWorld Showcase, you add stickers to your map. Once you’ve collected all of them, you can head back to Disney Traders or World Traveler to collect your prize. We’ve had a lot of fun doing this in the past!
Click Here to See Last Year’s Hunt!
Garden Graze
Calling all foodies, this one’s for you! Each year, the Festival Passport for Flower & Garden has what they call the Garden Graze. Inside the booklet, you’ll find a list of five different dishes at the festival, and if you try them all, you’ll get a prize.
Last year’s graze had some great items.
Each time you order one, make sure to get your booklet stamped at that food booth. Once you collect all five stamps, you can head back to Pineapple Promenade to pick up your prize. We’re excited to see what’s on the list this year!
Click Here to Check Out Last Year’s Garden Graze!
Garden Rocks
And finally, the Garden Rocks Concert Series is coming back to EPCOT! This offering hasn’t been available since the (very brief) 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, as last year it was replaced with a different concert experience.
2020 Garden Rocks Schedule
But in 2022, it’s back in full force, with hit bands coming to perform in the America Gardens Theatre. More details will be released soon on which musicians are coming, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated.
Click Here to Learn More About Garden Rocks!
That’s everything confirmed so far, but we’ll keep you updated as more announcements are made. Make sure to check in with DFB on the first day of the festival, because we’ll be sharing all of the food, merchandise, entertainment, and activities live from EPCOT!
Click Here to Get All the Details on the Festival!
Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot’s 2022 Flower and Garden Festival!
Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip?
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Have you ever been to the Flower & Garden Festival? Tell us in the comments!
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