Believe it or not, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just over a month away, and today, the Disney Parks Blog just shared new details about this year’s festival, beginning Feb. 28.
For the first time, Groot from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy will appear near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery (pictured above). Also new this year, guests can look forward to seeing Asha, Valentino, and the Wishing Star from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish” at the EPCOT front entrance.
The Garden Rocks Concert series returns to the American Gardens Theater daily, featuring local and globally recognized acts. Dining Packages for the Garden Rocks Concert Series open Feb. 6.
Here is the full lineup:
- The Vybe – February 28, 29
- Jason Scheff – March 1, 2
- Richard Marx – March 3, 4
- Evolution Motown – March 5, 6, 7
- Berlin – March 8, 9
- Rick Springfield – March 10, 11
- Dian Diaz – March 12, 13, 14
- Modern English – March 15, 16
- Commodores – March 17, 18
- Foreigners Journey – March 19, 20, 21
- The Orchestra – March 22, 23, 24, 25
- The Female Collective – March 26, 27,28
- Mike DelGuidice – March 29, 30
- Pointer Sisters – March 31, April 1
- Funkafied – April 2, 3, 4
- Blue October – April 5, 6
- Crowder – April 7, 8
- Hooligans – April 9, 10, 11
- Jo Dee Messina – April 12, 13
- A Flock of Seagulls – April 14, 15
- M-80’s – April 16, 17, 18
- Plain White T’s – April 19, 20, 21, 22
- Champagne Orchestra – April 23, 24, 25
- Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas – April 26, 27
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone – April 28, 29
- Southbound – April 30, May 1, 2
- Monsieur Periné – May 3
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan – May 4
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala and The Puerto Rican Power Band – May 5
- To Be Announced – May 6
- Gilly & The Girl Band – May 7, 8, 9
- Simple Plan – May 10, 11, 12, 13
- Element – May 14, 15, 16
- The Spinners – May 17, 18
- To Be Announced – May 19, 20
- Epic – May 21, 22, 23
- Lit – May 24, 25
- To Be Announced – May 26, 27
Garden Rocks Dining Packages Open Feb. 6
To guarantee priority seating for your preferred performances, be sure to check out Dining Packages, available at seven fabulous EPCOT 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)
For more information, including pricing and availability, visit DisneyWorld.com. Packages go on sale beginning Feb. 6.
Disney World also shared a sneak peek of new merchandise coming to the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including Orange Bird apparel, accessories, garden decor, and more.
“Coco” headwear, home decor, and apparel will also be available this year.
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