Spring is in the air at Epcot, and while the park undergoes its largest transformation ever, the 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is bringing vibrant blooms, fresh flavors, and exciting new experiences. Running from February 28 to May 28, 2020, this year marks the 27th anniversary of this beloved springtime festival. From topiaries and play gardens to food, concerts, and exclusive merchandise, here are the 20 best things you won’t want to miss.
Stunning New Topiaries & Gardens 🌸
Family fun takes center stage with new character topiaries and interactive garden experiences. Highlights include:
- Remy Topiary at the France Pavilion, celebrating Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening in the summer of 2020. The five-foot floral Remy stands atop a wheel of cheese in a veggie-and-herb garden.
- 18-foot-long Color-Changing Dragon Topiary at the Japan Pavilion, breathing fresh floral fantasy into the landscape.
- Donald, Daisy, and Nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie at World Showcase Plaza.
- Classic topiaries like Belle and Beast, Kermit and Miss Piggy, and Lady and the Tramp throughout the festival grounds.
Outdoor Kitchens & New Flavors
16 Outdoor Kitchens offer fresh, seasonal flavors that will delight every palate. New in 2020:
- Magnolia Terrace at the American Adventure serves low-country comfort food, including Southern Seafood Boil and Grilled Oysters.
- Trowel & Trellis hosted by IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods, featuring plant-based dishes like the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob.
Take part in the Garden Graze Stroll, a culinary journey across the park, collecting stamps in your Festival Passport to receive a complimentary keepsake.
Garden Rocks Concert Series🎶
The Garden Rocks Concert Series offers 270 concerts, running three times daily at the America Gardens Theatre. This year’s lineup includes new performers like Mark Wills and High Valley, along with returning favorites:
- STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- The Pointer Sisters
- Blood, Sweat & Tears
Pro Tip: Book a Garden Rocks Dining Package to guarantee concert seating with your meal at select Epcot restaurants.
Goodness Garden Butterfly House & Play Gardens🦋
Get up close with nearly 1,000 butterflies at the Goodness Garden Butterfly House, featuring nectar plants and a nursery where you might catch a butterfly emerging.
Play Gardens:
- Imagination Play Garden: Featuring a musical maze and netplay climber.
- Road to the Florida 500: A Cars-inspired play area with topiaries of Mater, Lightning McQueen, and Cruz Ramirez.
Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration & Egg-Stravaganza 🐝
For a fun family activity, join Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration, a springtime scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Complete your map to earn a Festival Patch Set.
From March 16 – April 1, the Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt invites guests to search for oversized Disney character eggs, with a prize upon completion.
Exclusive Festival Merchandise 🛍
Spring into style with festival-exclusive collections:
- Mickey’s Home Grown Collection: Farmer’s market-themed items like drinkware and magnets.
- Minnie’s World in Bloom: Floral apparel and accessories.
- Orange Bird and Spike the Bee collections featuring apparel, drinkware, and sippers.
New EPCOT Attractions to Explore🎭
Several new experiences recently debuted at Epcot and are must-sees during your visit:
- Awesome Planet at The Land Pavilion: A breathtaking 10-minute film showcasing Earth’s beauty with stunning visuals and an original score by Academy Award®-winning composer Steven Price.
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in the France Pavilion: Narrated by Angela Lansbury, this magical twist on a Disney classic invites guests to sing along with their favorite songs.
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360: Featuring new narration by Canadian actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy and a refreshed musical score by Andrew Lockington.
🌿 Tours and More
Take a guided Royal Tea Garden Tour at the United Kingdom pavilion or enjoy the complimentary English Tea Garden Tour presented by Twinings of London.
For an in-depth experience, join the Epcot Gardens of the World Tour, a three-hour guided walk led by a Disney horticulturist.
📺 Watch the Full Video
Want to see the festival highlights in action? Watch the full video at the end of this blog for an exclusive tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
For More and the Flower and Garden 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Top 20, Jammin Gardeners 2019, Flower and Garden 2018 Night Ranger, Behind the Scenes 2017 , Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2015, Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2012, Garden Rocks: Jon Anderson of YES (2019)
