Are you excited to find out what’s new for 2025 Epcot International Flower and Garden festival?
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival has a fresh new feel for 2025.
You’ll be able to enjoy many of your favorite Disney-inspired topiaries and garden displays throughout Epcot.
Such as the Princess Tiana, characters from Encanto, Anna & Elsa topiary and so much more!
This year there will be more than 20 delicious Outdoor Kitchens for you to try featuring an array of delicious dishes and drinks to try.
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Visiting the 2025 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at a Glance:
- This Epcot Festival will take place daily from March 5, 2025 through June 2, 2025!
- Epcot opens daily at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m.; however, the food booths (also known as the Outdoor Kitchens) don’t open until 11 a.m.
- Witness the brand-new fireworks show called Luminous the Symphony of Us
- Explore all of the magnificent topiaries
- Capture the most incredible photos with a group of your beloved Disney Hipster Friends
- Listen to the wonderful artists as they bring you classic tunes from Gardens Rocks Concert Series.
- Eat your way through the festival with the colorful cuisine (my favorite thing to do)!
Keep reading to get a full guide on how to conquer this Disney event like a pro!
When is the 2025 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival?
This special event takes place March 5, 2025 through June 2, 2025!
New experiences will include a variety of garden-fresh inspired seasonal dishes served at the Outdoor Kitchens and the new topiary displays.
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What’s New for 2025 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival (A Fresh Feel)
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival looks a little bit different this year due to the global crisis we went through.
As you experience the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, you’ll notice a few things still missing such as the special tours and seminar classes. Hopefully they’ll return next year.
Although some of your favorite treats and experience may be there, you’ll notice a few changes on trip to Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.
Let’s go through some of the top strategies for experiencing this annual Epcot festival.
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1. Park Reservations Must Be Made
Although Park Hopping is back, you may still need to book a reservation for your day at Epcot.
According to Disney, theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.
2. New Dates for Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Epcot has went back closer to the original length of the festival. So, instead of it ending in July (like the past few years), it will now end at the beginning of June.
This is a welcomed change as many fans, like myself, were starting to not appreciate the year-round festival feel that Epcot was starting to take on.
Plus, having the Flower and Garden festival end in late spring, allows all of us to get excited when the Food and Wine festival does start in the fall.
3. A Fun New Playground
The whole family can chill out in the sun at Playalong Bay Play Garden, brought to you by Smuckers Uncrustables, right between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase.
This cool playground has a fun nautical vibe that’ll keep the kids busy while you and your friends grab a bite at the Yacht Grub and Beach Grub Outdoor Kitchens right next door.
4. Colorful Displays in CommuniCore Hall
Check out the awesome new gallery at CommuniCore Hall, where you can see things from a bee’s perspective!
Find out how Disney’s Horticulture team creates those amazing topiaries, flower towers, and other cool stuff for the festival.
And don’t forget to grab some tasty food at EPCOT Farmers Feast with their ever-changing seasonal menu while you’re there!
5. Say Hello to Your Favorite Characters
On your trip to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, you are now able to take photos with the characters up close.
Previously, you had to see them in their own special locations on the promenade of World Showcase at various times during the day AND from a distance.
This is no longer the case so enjoy your character interactions!
Don’t forget to meet some of the newest characters added to the Epcot lineup such as: Moana and Asha from the wonderful movie, WISH.
6. Enjoy the New Attractions and Shows
This galactic roller coaster is the newest addition to Epcot.
Here you’ll join Rocket, Groot, Drax, Gamora and Star-Lord (a.k.a. Peter Quill) to save humanity!
Don’t forget to end your day with the NEW nighttime spectacular, Luminous the Symphony of Us, as it will definitely give you all of the Disney feels 🙂
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7. Check Out the New Topiaries and Gardens
There will be a few new gardens and topiaries added to this year’s Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.
New Gardens and Topiaries for 2025
- Moana, Maui, Heihei and Pua – Main Entrance
- CommuniCore Hall Garden
- Haute Nature – France Pavilion
- Inside Out 2 Emotion Garden – Between CommuniCore Plaza and Imagination!
- Playalong Bay – Near Imagination Pavilion
Now the topiaries and gardens are my favorite part of the festival. They are what made me initially fall in love with this event almost ten years ago.
2025 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
- Moana, Maui, Heihei and Pua – NEW! Main Entrance
- Disney Film, Wish (Asha, Valentino and Star) – Between CommuniCore Hall and The Land
- Figment, Flower Topiaries and Flower Towers – World Celebration Plaza
- Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – World Celebration Plaza
- Bambi and Friends World Discovery – Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
- Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy – World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Buzz Lightyear World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE
- Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
- Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Pumbaa and Timon World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion
- Phineas and Ferb – Near Bridge to World Showcase
- Goofy – Rosewalk
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto – Bridge to World Showcase
- Encanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa) – World Showcase Entrance
- Coco (Miguel and Dante) – Mexico Pavilion
- Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
- Troll – Norway Pavilion
- Pandas World Showcase – China Pavilion
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion
- Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
- Princess Tiana – The American Adventure Pavilion
- Dragon – Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate
- Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Between France and Morocco Pavilions
- Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
- Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion
- Butterfly and Flower Towers – International Gateway
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
- Geese – Canada Pavilion
2025 Epcot Gardens of the World Tour
- Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion
- Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
- Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
- Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
- Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion
- Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
- Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! – World Discovery
- China Penjing Garden – China Pavilion
- CommuniCore Hall Garden – NEW!
- The Community Garden – World Celebration
- Connections Conservatory Garden – Connections Eatery
- Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion
- Extraordinary Orchids – Mexico Pavilion
- English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Festival Blooms – World Celebration
- Floating Gardens – World Nature
- Gnome Garden – Germany Pavilion
- Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion
- Haute Nature – NEW! France Pavilion
- Inside Out 2 Emotion Garden – NEW! Between CommuniCore Plaza and Imagination!
- The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!
- Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion
- Playalong Bay – NEW! Near Imagination Pavilion
- Prehistoric Plants – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
- Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion
- Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion
- Topiary Heritage Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion
8. Don’t Miss Out on the New Garden Rocks Artists
There are quite a few new artist performing at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this year such as:
- Queensrÿche – March 30 and 31
- Maverick City Music – May 11 and 12
- The Outlaws – May 23 and 24
- The Cat Empire – May 30 and 31
- We the Kingdom – June 1 and 2
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9. New Epcot International Flower and Garden Merchandise and T-Shirts
A true ThemeParkHipster must bring home a nice souvenir to commemorate your time at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.
This year you will find:
- Orange Bird Collection – Features the Orange Bird collection of apparel, headwear, accessories and more
- Alice in Wonderland – Features a collection of apparel and other magical accessories of the hit film
- Spike the Bee Collection – No Epcot Festival would be complete without honoring Spike the Bee, a staple to the Disney theme park characters.
- Annual Passholder Collection: – Features a Festival-inspired gardening collection that includes apparel, a magnet, drinkware and more for Annual Passholders
You can find the Festival merchandise throughout Epcot theme park. Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise can also be found on The Disney Store.com.
10. Try the New Festival Food
When I’m at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, I’m all about the new food items to try.
This year Disney is coming through with over 50 brand-new foodie treats for you to try.
There are too many to name here, but here are a few:
- Florida Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla pound cake, macerated strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (Florida Fresh)
- Seafood Bake with shrimp, mussels, clams, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn on the cob, persillade butter, white wine broth, and grilled sourdough (Beach Grub)
- Trio of Dips and Chips: Caramelized onion dip, whipped feta dip, and pimento cheese with house-made potato chips and caviar (Yacht Grub)
- Carrot Cake Liege Waffle with candied pecans and cream cheese icing (Connections Eatery)
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pigeon Pea Rice, Roasted Sweet Plantains, and Cinnamon Butter (La Isla Fresca)
- Provence Poutine: Herbes de Provence seasoned French fries, goat brie, lavender honey, hazelnut croquant, and fresh lavender (Refreshment Port)
Disney World Safety Tips for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Let’s go through a few safety tips to make your trip as magical as possible.
1. Keep Your Hands Clean
Throughout Epcot are hand washing and hand sanitizing stations to help you keep your hands clean while you eat your way around the world.
This is definitely a win for anyone doing Epcot during the Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
2. New Mask Guidelines
Disney wants all their Guests and Cast Members to stay safe. That’s why the have adjusted and will continue to adjust the mask guidelines.
Face coverings are currently optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations.
3. Take Extra Masks
This one tip will make your visit to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival way better! Especially if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask on your trip.
Wearing a mask all day can get yucky from sweating and just smelling all the stagnant air left in it from your breath.
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What to Know Before You Go to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
How much does Epcot cost?
A one-day REGULAR season Epcot ticket starts at $109* (prices do fluctuate based on the season).
What is Disney’s Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is one of Disney’s annual events aimed at teaching you how to appreciate the natural resources that we have on this planet through seminars, dining adventures, and topiary displays.
How long is the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival?
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is from March 5 to June 2, 2025!
In order for you to make the June 2nd closing date of the festival, I’ve put together a great way to explore the floral celebration in only one day.
What time does Flower and Garden Festival open?
Epcot opens daily at 9 a.m. You’ll be able to see all of the topiaries in the front of the park before heading over to World Showcase.
What are the Best Rides at Epcot for Adults
- Soarin Around the World
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Test Track
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Frozen Ever After
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How many countries does Epcot have?
There are 11 (eleven) countries in Epcot.
What are the countries in Epcot?
- Mexico
- Norway
- China
- Germany
- Italy
- America (United States)
- Japan
- Morocco
- France
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Where are the best places to have a drink Epcot?
Like everywhere in the park and I mean that. Nothing else needs to follow…
I will say that Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion and La Cava Del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion are the absolute best places to chill and enjoy a drink.
If it’s not too crowded.
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What are the best drinks at Epcot?
My top 5 must have alcoholic beverages are:
- Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila in Mexico
- Violet Sake in Japan Pavilion
- Leaping Leprechaun from Rose & Crown Pub in United Kingdom
- Apple Ice Wine from the Trading Post in Canada
- Tokyo Sunset from Kabuki Cafe in Japan
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My Final Thoughts on the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
If you’re planning on attending the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, then you must taste all the delicious food and drink offerings, and explore the majestic topiaries throughout the park.
If you want to continue planning your epic Festival day, then read my top tips here!
Let me know what new experience you are looking forward to at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in the comment section below.
If you like this article, then check the links below for more Epcot Festivals Tips
- 11 BEST Things to Do at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- I Went to Epcot Flower & Garden Festival ALONE and You Should Too (18 Disney Solo Travel Tips)
- Epcot Festivals: A Guide To The Best Events At Walt Disney World
- Should You Go? Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- 14 Fun Things to Do for Christmas at EPCOT (Festival of the Holidays Guide)
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide: What Everyone MUST KNOW
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
My name is Nikky. I’m a wife, a mother, a pharmacist turned theme park blogger, USA Today 10Best Contributor, and a writer who loves ALL things amusement park related!
Traveling alone to the parks has changed my life and I want to show how you can create your own solo theme park memories.
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(Original Article Date 2015/Updated On March 9, 2025)