8 Exciting New Experiences at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2025

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Springtime at EPCOT is about to bloom bigger than ever as the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns from March 5 to June 2, 2025! This year marks a major milestone—30 years of horticulture magic—and to celebrate, Disney is rolling out a fresh lineup of brand-new experiences to delight visitors of all ages. From all-new topiaries and food booths to fresh festival merchandise and new concert headliners, here’s everything debuting at this year’s event!

1. All-New Moana and Maui Topiaries

Making big waves at the festival’s entrance this year are brand-new Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua topiaries! These beautifully crafted displays will welcome guests to the festival in spectacular fashion, adding to the impressive lineup of iconic topiaries found throughout the park.

2. Exclusive New Magic Shots with Disney PhotoPass

This year, two brand-new Magic Shots are sprouting up for festival-goers! Keep an eye out for the whimsical Figment Topiary Magic Shot, plus another surprise shot that will add a little pixie-dusted magic to your festival memories.

3. New Playalong Bay Play Garden – A Nautical Adventure for Kids

Located between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase, the all-new Playalong Bay Play Garden, presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables, takes inspiration from one of Disney’s EPCOT resort pools. This nautically themed playground is perfect for little adventurers looking for high-seas excitement on dry land.

4. Two New Outdoor Kitchens Serving Up Fresh Seafood

Foodies, get ready! This year, the festival is introducing two brand-new Outdoor Kitchens, Yacht Grub and Beach Grub, offering a seafood-forward menu. Plus, fan-favorite spots Florida Fresh and EPCOT Farmers Feast will be relocating to CommuniCore Plaza, where they’ll continue to serve up fresh flavors and seasonal favorites.

5. Brand-New Festival Merchandise Featuring Orange Bird, Spike the Bee & Alice in Wonderland

Commemorate 30 years of Flower & Garden Festival with an all-new Orange Bird collection, including matching shirts, shorts, and a spirit jersey. Fans of Spike the Bee can grab a sweet Lug Bag or a cute shoulder plush, perfect for exploring Spike’s Pollination Exploration scavenger hunt. Looking for a tea party-worthy outfit? The Alice in Wonderland collection includes charming new ears and a teacup set that will have you celebrating your next unbirthday in style.

6. A New Emotion-Inspired Garden at World Celebration

In celebration of Inside Out 2, EPCOT is unveiling a brand-new garden in World Celebration, where visitors can explore how plants and flowers express emotion. This unique display is sure to be a colorful and interactive addition to the festival’s breathtaking gardens.

7. Five New Headliners Join the Garden Rocks Concert Series

This year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series is bringing even more live music to the America Gardens Theatre, with five brand-new acts making their EPCOT festival debut:

  • March 30-31: Queensrÿche (NEW)
  • May 11-12: Maverick City Music (NEW)
  • May 23-24: The Outlaws (NEW)
  • May 30-31: The Cat Empire (NEW)
  • June 1-2: We The Kingdom (NEW)

8. CommuniCore Hall’s First Ever Flower & Garden Activation

For the first time ever, CommuniCore Hall will host a brand-new gallery experience, giving guests a larger-than-life look at EPCOT’s topiaries, flower towers, and horticultural artistry. This interactive space will also be home to the relocated EPCOT Farmers Feast, where guests can grab a bite while learning about Disney’s expert horticulture team.

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