Disney has announced that the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will end on May 27 (we already knew it would start on February 28) and shared more details about the festival including new topiaries, Garden Rocks concert acts, and merchandise.
New Groot Topiary
Disney shared concept art of a new topiary depicting young Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy holding up a cassette tape. This topiary will be located near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery.
At the main entrance of EPCOT, new toparies will depict Asha, Valentino, and the Wishing Star from the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish.” At the Mexico Pavilion will be a new topiary of Miguel and Dante from “Coco.”
This photo shows a Cast Member working on the Miguel topiary. It looks like he’ll be holding a guitar when complete.
There will be more than 70 topiaries in total. The returning Figment topiary will be located in World Celebration Gardens instead of at the Imagination! Pavilion.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
The Garden Rocks Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre will feature local and globally recognized acts. New groups this year include Modern English, Crowder, Lit, Monsieur Perine, and Fonseca. Also for the first time, Raul Acosta & Oro Solido will share the stage with Magic Juan. They’ll then return the next day with Luisito Ayala and The Puerto Rican Power Band. A full schedule will be released later.
Garden Rocks Dining Packages will open for booking on February 6, 2024. The packages are available at these restaurants:
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Biergarten Restaurant
- Coral Reef Restaurant
- Garden Grill Restaurant
- Rose & Crown Dining Room
- Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Brews & Barbecue (same-day, in-person walk-up packages only)
Outdoor Kitchens
The full list of returning and new outdoor kitchens is not yet available but Disney Parks Blog teased a few booths and dishes. Pictured above is the Chicken & Waffles at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by the National Honey Board.
The Muffuletta Panini at Magnolia Terrace will also be back.
As will the Chocolate Whisky Cake at Northern Bloom.
Flower & Garden Festival Activities
At this year’s festival, the whole family can enjoy two seasonal scavenger hunts. Throughout the festival, follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail where he’s “buzzing” to collect nectar from all the beautiful gardens with Spike’s Pollination Exploration. And for a limited time, you can also hop around World Showcase for the Egg-stravaganza Hunt! Twelve beautiful, bunny-inspired eggs will be placed throughout the park; can you find them all?
Both scavenger hunt maps will be available for purchase while supplies last. Once your journey is complete – whether or not you find all the items – you can redeem your map at Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway for a special surprise.**
Also back this year, Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth offers guests the chance to get up close and personal with some of nature’s most beautiful pollinators – butterflies! This walkthrough butterfly house highlights the life cycle of butterflies and contains valuable pollinator gardens.
At Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy, follow your nose to create lasting memories with the help of unforgettable fragrances.
Looking for a place to get a little energy out? At Camp Get Out N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF!, families can explore a camp-themed garden where kiddos can jump, play, climb and explore this area created just for them.
Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise Collections
Celebrate your visit to the festival with official event merchandise. Available at Festival Markets and Creations Shop, you won’t want to miss these charming items while supplies last.
Spread a little sunshine everywhere you go with adorable Orange Bird apparel, accessories, garden decor and more. I can’t wait to take home one of everything!
If the characters from “Coco” capture your fancy, you’ll want to “seize the moment” with headwear, home decor and apparel inspired by this beloved classic.
Fluttering into the spotlight at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, the Butterfly Collection stars Minnie Mouse in a beautiful, flowery assortment.
And for our Annual Passholders, there’s a collection of merch featuring Spike the Bee that you won’t want to miss!
Can’t make it to the event? Select festival merchandise will also be coming to shopDisney March 4!
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