Toy Story Topiaries EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026 - image by Dani Meyering comp

A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2026

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If you like to inspire your kids to appreciate nature and the outdoors, then the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is a must-do. This festival runs from March 4 to June 1, 2026, giving you three whole months to plan a great time together.

This festival at EPCOT is loved by locals and visitors alike. There is a lot to see and do, so let’s dive into the best things for families to experience while at the festival. As an Orlando mom, I love helping parents have a great time at Disney – so let’s get to it!

This Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is built to help you plan ahead and find the best things to do with kids. We’ve also got the 2026 Topiary Lineup and Locations – keep reading!

NEW for 2026:

Get ready to explore vibrant gardens, savor delectable dishes at the Outdoor Kitchens, and groove to the tunes of the Garden Rocks Concert Series. With exciting additions and returning favorites, the 2026 festival promises a blooming good time for all ages.

  • Pet-Friendly Garden (World Nature, near The Seas with Nemo & Friends) – Discover tips for creating a garden that’s safe for pets, inspired by Mickey’s loyal companion.
  • Trendy Tropicals Garden (Between the Morocco and France Pavilions) – Explore a vibrant collection of tropical plants that remain timeless favorites in gardens around the world.
  • Wildlife Crossing Garden (Near CommuniCore Hall) Learn how wildlife moves safely through natural spaces at this garden inspired by the upcoming Disney and Pixar film “Hoppers”.
  • Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine® (Near CommuniCore Plaza) Discover how the water cycle supports growing fruits and crops, and see how water helps plants thrive in every form.

Some of our TOP Picks for the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival with kids:

  • Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt: Pick up the card for $11.99 at the gift shops and search for Spike the Bee in the different gardens around the park! There is an Easter egg theme hunt for a limited time, too.
  • Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth –  near Imagination!: This festival favorite is back and now located near Imagination! Butterflies are everywhere. Enough said.
  • The Topiaries: Challenge yourself to spot as many of the 70+ topiaries scattered throughout the park that are snipped to look just like your favorite Disney characters including Groot and characters from Pixar movies, celebrating the studio's 40th anniversary.
  • Cool Gardens: There’s something inspirational about each of the 20+ gardens in the park. The Miniature Garden near Germany features a mini village and the Prehistoric Plants garden near Mission: Space is pretty cool to see!

Pro-parenting tip: don’t miss the Family Friendly Play Zone near the Creations Shop in World Discovery. Before my son and I can ever leave EPCOT for the day, we enjoy playtime here. I love that this is completely fenced in and I could find some shade. During the festival, this area is called Camp Get Out and Play, presented by OFF.

Related post: 5 Playgrounds at EPCOT

Pro-parenting tip #2 – Visit Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth right when it opens. The line moves fairly quickly and the butterflies are more active first thing in the morning.

sign at the entrance of butterfly landing at epcot flower and garden festival
Entrance to Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth

Best EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Foods For Kids

Be sure to check Disney's official Foodie Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival to see all the menus including the dates of the menu changes at this booth.

Topiaries at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026

The Flower and Garden Festival topiaries are sure to be a hit with everyone, especially your kid(s). Each section of EPCOT has at least one topiary display. So, no matter where you roam, you’ll find delightful Disney springtime magic. When my son was in kindergarten age, he loved the Toy Story topiaries. Now he likes some of mischevious characters, like Stitch.

Cars Topiaries EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026 - image by Dani Meyering comp
Cars Topiaries 2026 – image by Dani Meyering

2026 Disney Character Topiary Lineup and Locations

  • Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale and Pluto — World Celebration
  • Tinker Bell — United Kingdom Pavilion
  • Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa and Sarabi — near the Imagination! Pavilion
  • Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger — between the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions
  • Goofy — walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase
  • Lady and the Tramp — Italy Pavilion
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Germany Pavilion
  • Belle and Beast — France Pavilion
  • Princess Tiana — American Adventure Pavilion
  • Miguel and Dante — Mexico Pavilion
  • Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa — near the Imagination! Pavilion
  • Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, Lotso and the Pixar Ball — near the Main Entrance
  • Lightning McQueen and Mater — World Discovery, near Connections Café
  • Mike Wazowski and Sulley — World Celebration, near Creations Shop
  • Figment — World Celebration Gardens
  • Groot — World Discovery, near Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Stitch — World Discovery, near Mission: SPACE

Global Gardens Throughout Epcot

Besides the adorable topiaries, make time to explore the Global Gardens. These garden displays throughout Epcot are beautiful and inspiring. I personally do not have a green thumb, at all, but it is nice to dream what I could create if I did.

EPCOT Gardens in World Discovery, World Nature, and World Celebration

  • English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® in the United Kingdom Pavilion.
    Explore the art of tea-blending at this elegant garden.
  • The Community Garden – World Celebration
    Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.
  • Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF!®
    Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.
  • Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
    Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
  • Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
    View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.

2026 EPCOT Garden Rocks Lineup

  • The Music Of ABBA — March 5, 6 and 7
  • Simple Plan — March 8 and 9
  • Blue October — March 13 and 14
  • Billy Ocean — March 15 and 16
  • THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members — March 20, 21, 22 and 23
  • Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone — March 27 and 28
  • 38 Special — March 29 and 30
  • Chubby Checker — April 3 and 4
  • Sugar Ray — April 5 and 6
  • Information Society — April 10 and 11
  • Rick Springfield — April 12 and 13
  • Berlin — April 17 and 18
  • The Commodores — April 19 and 20
  • Firehouse — April 24 and 25
  • Air Supply — April 26 and 27
  • A Flock Of Seagulls — May 1 and 2
  • Plain White T's — May 3 and 4
  • Katrina (formerly of Katrina & The Waves) — May 8 and 9
  • 98 Degrees — May 10 and 11
  • The Spinners — May 15 and 16
  • Josiah Queen — May 17 and 18
  • Iam Tongi — May 22 and 23
  • A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce — May 24 and 25
  • Queensryche — May 29 and 30
  • Maverick City Music — May 31 and June 1

Tips and Reminders

  • EPCOT is typically open 9am – 9pm during the Flower and Garden Festival
  • Most of the festival-related activities start at 11am
  • Hours vary so please check Disney’s calendar before making plans
  • Weekends are especially busy and crowds build as the day goes on
  • Pack a tray or plastic plate that’s flat to help you carry food and drinks as you search for a spot, and corral your kid(s)