The Best of the Joyful Flower and Garden Festival 2023

Here’s your comprehensive guide to the most fabulous EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! It is in full bloom starting March 1st and running through July 5th, 2023!

This festival is personally one of my very favorites. I know, I know. I say that for almost all of the festivals. But, what is there not to love about the Flower & Garden Festival! The crowds are a little bit lighter than you generally find during the Fall festival and you can’t beat the beautiful weather, topiaries, flowers, butterflies, food. It’s so vibrant and cheery, the vibe is bright and fun. You really can’t beat the atmosphere. So let’s get ready – the flowers are in full bloom and the culinary delights are ready to eat, as Walt Disney World awaits for Guests to arrive!

If you have not been to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, you owe it to yourself to take the trip and visit Walt Disney World during this time of year. This festival has been running since 1994 and continues to get bigger and brighter each and every year.

**Bookmark this page and follow along for everything you need to know about the festival. Refer back to it often as it will be updated accordingly as announcements and details are shared.

Here’s what you can expect at this years festival!

FESTIVAL OVERVIEW

The Flower and Garden Festival takes place in Epcot every year during the Spring and early Summer months. This is a much more relaxed atmosphere than the infamous Food & Wine Festival in the Fall. The Festival has grown in size over the years and the parks in general have become more crowded, so while it’s still quieter than its sister festival, expect crowds at certain times throughout the festival, especially on the weekends.

You will need a park ticket and park reservation to enter into Epcot, but once in, you will be able to enjoy all aspects of the festival. What will cost additional is any food and/or drink you may decide to try at the various food booths scattered throughout World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and the World Showcase. Special merchandise will also be available for the event as well, typically including special Annual Passholder items; those will come with an additional cost.

Every year Disney adds a few new features to the festival making it unique to this year. Here is what we can expect to see in 2023:

• Encanto joins the topiary lineup! Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa from will appear near the EPCOT main entrance.
• A new Princess Tiana topiary can be found at The American Adventure pavilion, along with returning favorites such as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc; Figment; Anna and Elsa; and more.
• Garden Rocks will return with performers ranging from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00’s decades.
• There will be more than 15 NEW outdoor kitchens offering unique food and drink items.
• Our beloved Orange Bird will be the mascot of the festival once again and a big part of festival merchandise.
• Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt will also be returning.

UNIQUE FESTIVAL EVENTS

During the festival there are special activities unique to the festival that Guests can enjoy! Here is what we know so far is returning this year:

Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration

This fun family scavenger hunt will be back this year and more fun than ever with new locations to explore and discover!! Similar to other scavenger hunts throughout the year, Guests can make their way around the World Showcase in search of Spike and the flowers he’s pollinated.

Here’s how it works! Pick up a garden map and stickers at Port of Entry (near the entrance to World Showcase). Throughout the World Showcase, you’ll search for the plant Spike has pollinated, identifiable by Spike himself, along with Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration plant stake. Once you find him, add the corresponding sticker to your map. Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration can be purchased for $7.99, plus tax. When you have filled your map, return to Port of Entry for your surprise. Guests can also purchase select merchandise offerings featuring everyone’s favorite little bee, Spike.

Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt

The Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt returns this year as well! Beginning March 31st, Guests can search for Disney character-themed eggs around World Showcase. Purchase a scavenger hunt map and stickers for $9.99 at Disney Trader, Pin Trader and World Traveler. You’ll find a special character Easter egg in each pavilion. Once you locate the hidden eggs, match the stickers to the locations on your map. When your map is complete, take it to Port of Entry for a surprise!

The Butterfly House

The Butterfly House is also back this year! This is one my very favorite parts of the festival! Over 1000 butterflies will fly amongst the garden (and Guests!) and the nearly 2 dozen nectar plants.

This is one of my absolute favorite offerings during the Flower & Garden Festival. It’s not to be missed. Visiting multiple times throughout your visit. I guarantee you each time you will see and learn something completely new! It’s fascinating.

Garden Areas

There are over 20 different garden areas all across EPCOT, including floating gardens on the waters of World Nature, a bamboo garden in China, a tropical rainforest garden in Mexico and the English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings of London in the United Kingdom (where you can also take a Self-Guided Tea Tour!) Let’s take a look at the complete list!

• Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy (NEW) – World Showcase Bridge: Follow your nose with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
• Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF! Repellents – World Discovery: Unwind in refreshing spaces that show just how easy it is to create an outdoor escape.
• Floating Gardens – World Nature: More than 150 gardens drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.
• Festival Blooms – World Celebration: Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful panoramas—with a 50th Anniversary celebration theme.
• The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board – Rosewalk near Imagination!:  Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.
• Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth – Imagination! Walkway: Delight in an area made to inspire youthful energy! The whole family can learn ways to stay healthy at this Outdoor Kitchen and garden.
• Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion: Discover the rich diversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.
• Extraordinary Orchids – Mexico Pavilion: Set eyes on these spectacular plants
• Bold Bromeliads – World Nature by The Land Pavilion: Tour a variety of these amazing plants.
• China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion: Discover your zodiac in clever plant creations.
• Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion: Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.
• Alpine Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion: Appreciate the little things in this showcase of small dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.
• Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion: This Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.
• Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion: Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.
• Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion: Learn about the art of bonsai. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
• Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion: Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends
• France Bouquet Garden (NEW) – France: See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.
• English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings: Unearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden at the United Kingdom Pavilion
• Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion: Rediscover Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the Bard’s most famous sonnets
• Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery near Mission: SPACE: Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.
• Green Landing Family Play Zone – World Discovery: Enjoy playtime with WALL-E and his eco-friendly garden.

Garden Graze

Garden Graze returns for 2023! Take a fun food stroll highlighting five (of at least 10) delicious offerings at the festival – all listed in the Festival Passport. Upon your Garden Graze purchase, you will receive a stamp for your Festival Passport.

Once you’ve collected all five stamps, bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen to receive a complimentary prize exclusive to the festival. Complete the Garden Graze at your leisure, and you can even bring back your stamped Festival Passport to EPCOT at any time during the festival to complete your Garden Graze.

Included Garden Graze culinary delights (choose any 5 of these selected 10 choices):

• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips – located at Florida Fresh
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cotija Cheese – located at Florida Fresh
• Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta – located at BRUNCHCOT
• Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
• Impossible Lumpia with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
• Chocolate Cake with Black Currant Ganache, Mixed Berry Compote and Chocolate Ice Cream – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
• Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce – located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
• Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut – located at La Isla Fresca
• Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – located at Refreshment Outpost
• Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup – located at The Land Cart

TOPIARIES

One of the highlights of the festival are the amazing topiaries scattered all throughout the park. Each one meticulously crafted to represent one of our favorite characters from movies old and new. The topiaries become more and more realistic as the years go on. I’m always in awe of the Disney horticulture team and what they accomplish.

Every year, Disney adds new topiaries to highlight a new film or character. I will add those to the list below. Otherwise, this list is from the 2022 year, and will be updated accordingly once we know where the topiaries will show up this year. Most remain in the same location, however there are some that are shifted to make room for new ones.

• Encanto Topiaries (NEW in 2023!) – Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – EPCOT Main Entrance
• Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep from Toy Story – World Nature near The Land pavilion
• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale & Pluto – Bridge to World Showcase
• Goofy – World Showcase
• The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald, and Panchito): Mexico pavilion
• Donald and Daisy Duck – Community Garden near Connections Café and Eatery in World Celebration
• Princess Tiana Topiary (NEW in 2023!) – The American Adventure Pavilion
• Buzz Lightyear – World Discovery near Mission: SPACE
• Figment – near Imagination!
• Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
• Troll – Norway Pavilion
• Dragon – Japan Pavilion
• Pandas – China Pavilion
• Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa, Sarabi, Pumbaa, and Timon from The Lion King: Between Imagination! and The Land pavilion
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion
• Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
• Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
• Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion
• Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Between France and Morocco Pavilions
• Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock  – Between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
• Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion
• Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
• Bambi and Friends – near Imagination!
• Geese: Canada pavilion
• Butterflies: Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House, and World Showcase

GARDEN ROCKS CONCERT SERIES

The infamous Garden Rocks Concert Series is back and better than ever! Enjoy pop icons ranging from the 1960’s all the way through the 2000’s as they rock and jam on the American Gardens Theater (across from the American Adventure Pavilion). See here for this year’s full lineup. There are some fan favorites returning like Starship and Rick Springfield!

And if you are interested in priority seating for any one of the scheduled concerts, consider booking a dining package. Indulge in a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) at select restaurants throughout EPCOT and receive a priority seat (1 per person on the reservation) at one of the concerts that same evening. Note that you typically don’t get to select the time of the concert you attend (there are usually 3 performances in the evening; 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm est), but if you ask your server nicely, they may swap out the time if it conflicts with something else you have planned (like Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane reservations).

The dining packages are offered Friday through Monday during the Flower and Garden Festival and are a great way to guarantee seating and you won’t have to wait an hour+ to see your favorite performer. There are very limited same-day dining packages at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse. If you decide last minute to visit EPCOT and want to join the same-day list, visit the restaurant for more information. They are subject to availability, so visit early to secure your spot.

OUTDOOR KITCHENS

This year, over 15 Outdoor Kitchens are abloom with the freshest flavors and ingredients that are sure to be bursting with flavor. With returning favorites like the Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake from The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board or the Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE and nearly 50 – yes, 50 – new dishes about to blossom for the first time like the Muffuletta Panini from Magnolia Terrace and the Citrus Baked Brie from The Citrus Blossom, you’ll definitely want to try everything.

So let’s jump right in and see what’s in store for Guests throughout the festival.

EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

Early Bloom Menu (Available March 1 through April 8)

• Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Char-grilled Bison Ribeye with creamy leek fondue, red wine butter sauce, and whipped red wine goat cheese
• Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip (New)
• Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin

Springtime Menu (Available April 9 through May 20)

• Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta
• Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre Blanc (New)
• Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream

Summer Solstice Menu (Available May 20 through July 5)

• Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella with avocado, burrata cheese, and fresh basil
• Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti (New)

Beverages (Available throughout entire festival):

• Collective Arts Brewing Blueberry & Elderberry Sparkling Hard Tea (New)
• Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, tomato water, horseradish, celery salt, and a hint of pepper (New)

BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

• Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa
• Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia with everything-spiced cream cheese, shallots, crispy capers, and hollandaise (New)
• Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon

Beverages:

• Froot Loops Shake (Non-alcoholic)
• Peach Bellini (New)
• Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka

The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey)

Food Items:

• Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with orange chile sauce (New)
• Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries, and spiced marcona almonds (New)
• Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon curd, lemon mousse, and toasted meringue (New)

Beverages:

• Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-alcoholic)
• UFO Beer Co. Citrus Hazy Wheat Beer
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Citrus Honey Cream Ale
• Parish Brewing Co. Drive Thru: Orange Octane Imperial Sour
• Bella Strada Spritz (New)
• Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
• Beer Flight

Novelty:

• Orange Bird Bundle featuring “The Orange Bird” Little Golden Book and souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup

Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)

Food Items:

• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche (New)
• Watermelon Salad with blueberries, pickled red onions, balsamic, and feta
• Florida Strawberry Shortcake (New)

Beverages:

• Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
• Cucumber Watermelon Slushy with gin

Refreshment Outpost

Food Items:

• Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Tangerine Soft-serve
• Ice Cream Float: Tangerine soft-serve and cream soda

Beverages:

• Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon
• Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale
• Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Grand Cherry Hard Cider (New)
• Southern Tier Brewing Co. Juice Jolt IPA (New)

BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Germany)

Food Items:

• Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted gruyère cheese
• Warm Cheese Strudel with mixed berries

Beverages:

• Bitburger Premium Pils
• Stiegl Brewery Radler Raspberry
• Flensburger Dunkel
• Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur
• Beer Flight

Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)

Food Items:

• Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad (New)
• Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice
• Crawfish Pie (New)
• Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (New)

Beverages:

• Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice
• Central 28 Beer Co. Pretty Things Ale (New)
• Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale
• Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA
• Beer Flight

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Food Items:

• Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake (New)

Beverages:

• Pomegranate Mimosa
• Keel Farms Strawberry Elderflower Hard Cider
• Bold Rock Tangerine Hard Cider
• 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider
• Cider Flight

La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)

Food Items:

• Braised Oxtail with pigeon pea rice (New)
• Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice, mango salsa, and coconut-lime sauce
• Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Beverages:

• Tropical Breeze: Minute Maid Lemonade, grapefruit, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic)
• Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria
• Tropical Breeze with Don Q Límon Rum

Northern Bloom (Canada)

Food Items:

• Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Beef Tenderloin Tips, mushroom bordelaise sauce, and whipped potatoes with garden vegetables
• Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake (New)

Beverages:

• Maple Popcorn Shake (Non-alcoholic)
• Collective Arts Brewing Honey Lager
• Glutenberg Blonde Ale, Montreal
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Apricot with Maple Syrup
• Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky
• Beer Flight

Refreshment Port (Near Canada)

Food Items:

• Shrimp Scampi Poutine with cheese curds, lemon-garlic cheese fondue, spinach, and artichokes (New)
• Soft-serve Waffle Cone: Peanut butter, jelly, or swirl 

Beverages:

• Mighty Swell Purple Magic Spiked Seltzer (New)
• Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc (New)
• Frozen Mojito with Boyd & Blair Rum (New)

Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

• Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
• Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Beverages:

• Twinings Iced Green Tea with Cranberry and Lime (Non-alcoholic)
• Parish Brewing Co. Bloom Hazy IPA
• J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
• Twinings Iced Green Tea with cranberry and lime with Hangar 1 Makrut Vodka served in a mason jar

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

• Chicken and Waffles: Crispy honey-brined chicken and honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey (New)
• Pollinator Flatbread with honey-whipped mascarpone, honey caramelized onions, blueberry gastrique, prosciutto, honey-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette, and bee pollen (New)
• Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses

Beverages:

• Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with streusel (Non-alcoholic)
• B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine
• Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with blueberry vodka and streusel

Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

• Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
• DOLE Whip (Plant-based)

Beverages:

• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
• DOLE Whip with Fanta (Non-alcoholic)
• 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe
• BrewDog Hazy Jane IPA
• Urban Artifact Teak Tropical American Fruit Tart
• Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
• DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur
• Pineapple Beer Flight

The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth

Food Items:

• Fruit and Cheese Plate: Grapes, strawberries, cheddar, and Mini Babybel Snack Cheese
• Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
• Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
• Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Sunshine Seasons

Beverage:

• Strawberry-mango Slushy (Non-alcoholic)

Connections Café & Eatery

Food Item:

• Orange Bird Liege Waffle (New)

Beverage:

• Flower Drop Cocktail: St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New) 

Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)

Food Items:

• Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  
• Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)  

Beverages:

• Mala Hierba Margarita: Centinela Tequila Reposado, elderflower-chamomile tea, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and UNA Flower-infused Vodka with a chile salt rim (New)
• Cristal Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur in a souvenir cup (New)
• Craft Mexican Lager

Lotus House (China)

Food Items:

• Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce
• House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons
• Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings

Beverages:

• Classic Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic)  
• Cherry Blossom Pilsner Draft Beer
• Kung Fu Master: Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water
• Tang Dynasty: Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, soda water, and white boba pearls
• Tropical Moon: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, passion fruit, soda water and white boba pearls (New)

Primavera Kitchen (Italy)

Food Items:

• Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (New)
• Tortelloni Primavera: Spinach tortelloni, sweet butter, pancetta, corn, peas, and fava beans (New)
• Budino alle Nocciole: Chocolate-hazelnut pudding with cookie crumble (New)

Beverages:

• Peroni Pilsner                                                                                     
• Prosecco                                                                                
• Moscato                                                         
• Italian Sangria red or white   
• Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila

Hanami (Japan)

Food Items:

• Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and lychee wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, drizzled raspberry sauce, and toasted coconut
• Hanami Sushi: Assorted Nigiri sushi with lemon-cured salmon, soy-marinated tuna, and cured mackerel (New)           
• Creamy Shrimp Udon: Udon soup with shrimp and spring vegetables (New)       

Beverages:

• Sakura Cherry Blossom Pilsner (New)          
• Hakushika Hana Kohaku Plum Sake: Junmai Ginjo blended with Japanese plum (New)  
• Nigori Dragon Fruit Sake Cocktail (New)                                        

Fleur de Lys (France)

Food Items:

• Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic
• Daube de Boeuf à la Provençal, Compote de Tomate au Romarin Gnocchi à la Niçoise: Provençal-style braised beef, rosemary tomato, and niçoise gnocchi (New)
• Tarte Chocolat Mogador: Chocolate tart with Valrhona single origin chocolate brownie, walnuts, and raspberry coulis served warm (New)
• Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized beignet filled with vanilla cream and glazed with caramel fleur de sel

Beverages:

• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
• VeRy Raspberry: Rosé wine with natural raspberry flavor
• Kir àla Poire: French sparkling wine with Monin desert pear (New)
• La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white and red cranberry juices   

Funnel Cake

• Banana Split Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Banana-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Diced Strawberries, and a Maraschino Cherry drizzled with Chocolate Syrup (New)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Exotic Lemon Tea: A refreshing mix of Frozen Lemon and Iced Tea featuring Exotic Berry notes (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)

Near Canada – Melonade: A tangy blend of Frozen Lemon with a burst of watermelon (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Orange Cream Cold Brew: A smooth blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of orange and vanilla topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and coconut shavings (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)

The American Adventure – Key Lime Cold Brew: A zesty blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of Key lime and white chocolate topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)

TIPS & STRATEGIES FOR ENJOYING THE FESTIVAL

These are my tried and true tips for the EPCOT festivals – they are interchangeable for most of the festivals actually. And they work pre-pandemic as well as after. Enjoy the festival!

TIP 1: Don’t forget to pick up your Guide Map and Passport.

These are essential to organizing your day. Know where you are going and use your Passport to check off where you’ve been and what you’ve tried. At the start of the day, highlight the offerings that are your “must do’s”, this way you can prioritize those and you don’t miss out!

TIP 2: Plan ahead!

Each year, Disney announces the food booths long before the festival starts. This provides the opportunity to get to know what is being offered, and what you might like to try. Similar to tip #1, make a list of must try items! Leave room for spontaneity and discovery, but having a list will allow you to not miss anything you want to try and stay on budget.

TIP 3: Have a budget and stick with it!

With all the food and drink offerings at the festival, setting a limit right from the beginning is the best way not to go overboard. My suggestion is to put a set amount of money on the mini special event wristband gift cards. This will help you stay on track, and they are great souvenirs too!

TIP 4: Find a place to sit and relax!

Scouting out a place to sit and enjoy your tasty treats may be difficult, especially on weekends. There are a lot of high top tables around the World Showcase, but there are also many nooks and crannies where you can grab a seat and enjoy your food and wine. My recommendation, scout out a table before you purchase treats. Have a friend hold the table while you get the food – another tip, ask to share a table! It’s a great way to meet new friends! I have met some of the most interesting people by doing this!

TIP 5: Don’t forget about World Celebration, Nature and Discovery!

Don’t forget or underestimate the offerings in World Celebration, Nature and Discovery (formerely Future World)! Many think that the festival just takes place in the World Showcase, and in years past, that was the case. But over the last several years, booths have erected across the rest of the park as well! Be sure to check them out!!

TIP 6: Pace yourself and share!!

With so many options available to us every year at the Flower and Garden Festival, it’s easy to get over excited and dig right in to the food offerings. By the time you hit the halfway point, you’ve had enough! Prioritize what to eat and drink first and go slowly. There is plenty of time to try everything! Use your Festival Guide to help you navigate and plan.

Also, I highly recommend sharing with friends and family! This is a great way to maintain your appetite, save some money, and you get to try more things!

TIP 7: Take advantage of the activities

The Flower and Garden Festival offers unique activities for the young and young at heart, all centered around Disney’s horticulture program. Take advantage of these. Some are free, some are of minimal cost. All well worth it!

TIP 8: HAVE FUN!!!

None of any of this matters if you aren’t having fun. Let your hair down, try new things, make new friends and enjoy the atmosphere!!

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