Your Ultimate Guide to the 2020 Flower and Garden Festival

EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited. There’s plenty of food, flowers, and fun for the whole family. Here’s your guide to all the festival offerings and what you can expect at this annual event.

 

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Dates

March 4 – June 1

You can enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival with your admission to EPCOT.

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Dining Packages

The Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package is back. You can book breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the participating restaurants to guarantee a seat at one of the concert performances for that day.

 

 

The participating restaurants are:

• Biergarten Restaurant
• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Garden Grill Restaurant
• Rose & Crown Dining Room

 

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Entertainment

You can move your feet to some of the best throwback bands during this year’s festival. All the concerts will take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. Concert times are 5:30, 6:45 and 8 PM, and they are included with your EPCOT admission. 

 Schedule:

• Peabo Bryson  March 4 and 5
• The Orchestra starring former members of ELO March 6 through 9
• The Guess Who March 10 through 12
• Simple Plan March 13 through 16  Cancelled
• STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas March 17 through 19
• Mark Wills  March 20 through 23
• The Spinners March 24 through 26
• Sister Hazel March 27 and 28
• The Pointer Sisters March 29 and 30
• Steve Augeri – Former Lead Vocalist of Journey March 31 through April 2

 

• Blood, Sweat & Tears April 3 and 4
• Expose’ April 5 and 6
• Berlin April 7 through 9
• A Flock of Seagulls April 10 and 11
• Atlantic Starr  April 12 and 13
• Tony Orlando April 14 through 16
• High Valley  April 17 and 18
• Rick Springfield April 19 and 20
• Christopher Cross April 21 through 23
• Plain White T’s April 24 through 27
• Don Felder – Formerly of The Eagles April 28 through 30

 

• Don McLean  May 1 and 2
• Casting Crowns  May 3 and 4
• Ambrosia with Peter Beckett May 5 through 7
• Thelma Houston  May 8 and 9
• The Allman Betts Band  May 10 and 11
• Air Supply May 12 through 14
• Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone May 15 through 18
• Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot May 19 through 21
• Claudia Leitte  May 22 and 23
• Daughtry  May 24 and 25
• Marshall Tucker Band May 26 through 28
• Crowder  May 29 and 30
• Survivor May 31 and June 1

 

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Extras

If the food and flowers weren’t enough to keep you occupied, then there are a few fun activities around EPCOT.

 

Egg-Stravaganza

The Egg-Stravaganza will return from March 27 – April 12. You can purchase a map and stickers for $7.99 (plus tax) and go on the hunt for character eggs through the World Showcase Pavilions. Once the map is completed (or not), you can exchange it at Disney Traders for a surprise.

 

 

Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration

You can follow the trail of Spike as he pollinates the festival. This activity is another map that you fill out as you search for flowers the Spike has pollinated. The maps are also $7.99 (plus tax). When you are finished, you will get another surprise gift.  For the Egg-Stravaganza and Spike maps, you can purchase them at Mouse Gear, World Traveler, and some Outdoor Markets.

Garden Graze

If you love the cookie strolls, then you will not want to miss the Garden Graze. This is a plant-based food stroll through several of the Festival Market booths. The items include:

• Flavor Full Kitchen: Garden Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis
• Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market: Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce
• Trowel and Trellis: Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing
• Refreshment Outpost: Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning
• Florida Fresh: Watermelon Cucumber Slushy 

When you are finished, you can grab a Mango-Lime Dole Whip Drink in a souvenir glass, which can be used as a terrarium, and a packet of seeds.

 

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Menus

Disney Parks Blog posted the menus. There are some returning favorites, along with new offerings (Hello, Spike the Bee sipper!). Here’s a look at all the delicious snacks that you will want to enjoy during the festival.

 

Let’s look at this year’s delicious dishes:

Menu Key:

(GF) Gluten/Wheat Friendly Menu Selections

(PB) Plant-based Menu Selections

(KA) Kid-Approved Selections

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth

Food:

• Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis (PB)
• Seared Verlasso® Salmon with Farro Risotto and Micro-herbs
• Strawberry Mousse with Chocolate Crisp Pearls (KA)

  Beverage:

• Blood Orange Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic) 
• Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (Non-Alcoholic, KA)

 

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™

Food:

• Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Purée, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey-blistered Grapes, Sunflower Brittle, and Coriander Flowers  (GF, KA)
• Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread with White Cheddar Cheese, Charred Vegetables, Clover Honey Sour Cream, and Micro Citrus Greens 
• Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Ice Cream garnished with Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses (KA)

Beverage:

• Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic, KA) (Novelty Sipper Only Available While Supplies Last)
• B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead, Ferndale MI
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL 
• Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka

 

Pineapple Promenade

Food:

• Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
• Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake
• DOLE Whip®  (PB, KA)

Beverage:

• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic, KA)
• DOLE Whip® with Fanta® (Non-Alcoholic, KA)
• Collective Arts Brewing Piña Colada Sour, Hamilton, Ontario
• Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat, Kihei, HI
• SweetWater Brewing Company Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple, Atlanta, GA 
• Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL 
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL 
• DOLE Whip®  with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum 
• Pineapple Beer Flight 

 

The Citrus Blossom

Food:

• Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon (GF) 
• Tuna Tataki Bowl with Spicy Yuzu Glaze, Mango, Avocado, and Pappadam Crisp 
• Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (GF, KA) 
• Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream, and Citrus Crumble

Beverage:

• Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic, KA) (Novelty Sipper Only Available While Supplies Last)
• Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Fort Pierce, FL 
• First Magnitude Brewing Lemon Hefeweizen, Gainesville, FL 
• Heavy Seas Brewery TropiCannon Citrus IPA, Halethorpe, MD
• Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy 
• Beer Flight

 

Refreshment Port

Food: 

• Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab-Fennel Salad, Remoulade, and Smoked Paprika Oil 
• Popsicle Trio: Honeydew, Raspberry-Mint, and Coconut-Lime (KA)

Beverage: 

• Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Squishy Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI

 

Northern Bloom

Food:

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon (GF) 
• Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables (KA)
• Griddled Maple Pound Cake with Warm Peach Compote and Sweet Corn Gelato (KA)

Beverage:

• Maple Popcorn Shake (Non-Alcoholic, KA)
• Unibroue Éphémère Apple Wheat Ale, Chambly, Québec 
• 81Bay Brewing Apricot with Maple Syrup, Tampa, FL
• Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer, Hamilton, Ontario
• Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky 
• Beer Flight

 

Fleur De Lys

Food:

• Tarte aux Oignons Caramélisés et Chèvre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a flaky Pastry Crust
• Canard Confit à l’Orange: Braised Duck Confit à l’Orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Tarte Tropézienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake filled with Light Pastry Cream and served with Raspberry Coulis
• Éclair Chocolat Framboise: Éclair filled with Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse

Beverage:

• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
• VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor
• Bordeaux, Merlot and Cabernet Blend, Château Tarin
• La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose l’Orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice 

 

Florida Fresh

Food:

• Carne Guisada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
• Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish 
• Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue (KA)

Beverage:

• Watermelon Cucumber Slushy (Non-Alcoholic, PB, KA)
• Tampa Bay Brewing Company Twisted Strawberry Fest Fruit Ale, Tampa, FL 
• Big Top Brewing Company Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat, Sarasota, FL 
• First Magnitude Brewing Monarch Milk Stout, Gainesville, FL 
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Key Lime Wine, St Petersburg, FL
• Watermelon Cucumber Slushy with Gin
• Beer Flight

 

Taste Of Marrakesh

Food:

• Harissa Chicken Kebab with Dried Fruit Couscous Salad and Cilantro Oil
• Fried Cauliflower with Capers, Garlic Parsley and Chili-Ranch Sauce (KA)
• Walnut Honey Baklava

Beverage:

• Casa Beer
• Larroque Chardonnay, Meknes
• White Sangria
• Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur

 

Hanami

Food:

• Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple, and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce and Toasted Coconut (KA)
• Menchi Katsu Slider: Japanese-style Panko-breaded Beef Patty topped with Tonkatsu Sauce, Mayonnaise, Cucumber, and Pickled Lotus Root
• Salmon Flower Ikura: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, Spinach, Watermelon Radish, and Chilled Ramen tossed with Poke Sauce

Beverage:

• Kirin Draft Beer
• Strawberry Nigori Sake
• Furano Martini: Vodka, Lavender Syrup, and Yuzu Juice

 

Funnel Cake

• Mini Funnel Cake topped with Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream, Blueberries, and Powdered Sugar (KA)

 

Magnolia Terrace (NEW)

Food:

• Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn and Andouille Sausage
• Grilled Oysters with Cajun Butter
• House-made Boudin Two Ways with Spicy Mustard
• Pecan Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
• Pecan Praline

Beverage:

• Wild Heaven Beer Session Citrus Lager, Avondale Estates, GA
• The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery Amber Ale, Farmville, NC
• Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard,  LA
• Beer Flight

Block & Hans

Beverage:

• Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade with Monin Cotton Candy (Non-Alcoholic, KA)
• Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Nectar, Boulder, CO
• Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade served with Monin Cotton Candy and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine

 

Primavera Kitchen

Food:

• La Regina “Margherita”: Rustic Italian Flatbread, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Whole-Milk Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Basil (KA)
• Ravioli: Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Spring Vegetables and creamy Pesto Sauce (KA)
• Zeppole: Ricotta Cheese Fritters, Powdered Sugar, Raspberry Sauce and Chocolate-hazelnut Drizzle (KA)

Beverage:

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner   
• Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina 
• Chianti, Gabbiano
• Prosecco, Villa Sandi
• Corbinello, Montegrande
• Moscato, Fior d’Arancio Montegrande
• Bellini
• Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

 

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

Food:

• Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce  (PB, KA)
• Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions, and Herb Sour Cream 
• Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese (KA)  
• Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries (KA)

Beverage:

• M.I.A. Brewing Hugo, Doral, FL
• Bitburger Premium Pils, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
• Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone, Salzburg, Austria 
• Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur
• Beer Flight

 

Refreshment Outpost

Food Items:

• Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning (PB, KA)

Beverage Items:

• 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Dry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
• Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Mosa Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI
• Ciderboys Banana Bliss Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
• Cider Flight

 

Lotus House

Food:

• Szechuan Spicy Red-braised Beef Shank over Rice
• Bon Bon Chicken Skewer with Sesame and Peanut Sauce
• House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons

Beverage:

• “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (Non-Alcoholic)
• Jasmine Draft Beer
• Marco Boba: Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk, and Boba
• Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
• Time Out: Bacardi Rum, Peach Liqueur, Peach Syrup, Piña Colada, Sprite®, Soda Water, and Magic Boba

 

Jardin De Fiestas

Food:

• Chilaquiles con Pollo: Chipotle-braised Chicken and Tortillas served with Salsa Ranchera, Monterey Jack Cheese, Crema Mexicana, and Guajillo Cheese
• Quesadilla al Pastor: Flour Tortilla filled with Monterey Jack Cheese and Pork Pastor topped with Grilled Pineapple, Salsa Verde, Red Onion, and Cilantro
• Choriqueso Torta: Bolillo Roll filled with Chorizo and Monterey Jack Cheese, Avocado Mousse, and Jalapeños

Beverage:

• Cruz Blanca Rosé Spritz: Effervescent Rosé Wheat Ale with Elderflower Liqueur
• Mango Mexican Lucky Margarita: Spicy Ancho Verde Liqueur, 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Mango-Passion Fruit Purée, Lime Juice, Applejack, and Ginger Cordial served with a Tajin Chili-Lime Salt Rim
• Rosita Margarita: Rose Petal Liqueur, 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Lemon and Cranberry Juices served with a Rose Petal Salt Rim

 

Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ Foods Food:

• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread (GF, PB, KA)  
• Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (PB)
• Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs (GF, PB)

Beverage:

• Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London® (Non-Alcoholic) 
• Playalinda Brewing Company Tropical Wonderland Wheat Ale, Titusville, FL 
• Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London® with Tito’s Handmade Vodka served in a Mason Jar 

 

La Isla Fresca

Food:

• Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice
• Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut-Lime Sauce (KA)
• Tropical Mousse Cup: Layers of Passion Fruit Cake, Coconut Mousse, and a Tropical Fruit Glaze with Fresh Pineapple (KA)

Beverage:

• Tropical Freeze (Non-Alcoholic, KA)
• Golden Road Brewing Tart Mango Cart Wheat Ale, Los Angeles, CA 
• Tropical Freeze with Parrot Bay Mango Rum 

 

Cool Wash

Beverage Items:

• Assorted Coca-Cola® Slushies (Non-Alcoholic, KA)

 

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.

• Near Mouse Gear: Spring Berry Bliss –Frozen Strawberry and Coconut Syrup topped with Raspberry Vodka
• Near Canada: Orange Splash – Frozen Lemon mixed with Orange Vodka
• The American Adventure: Tropical Breeze – Frozen Lemon, Coconut Syrup, and Pineapple Rum
• Near Disney Traders: Passion Flower – Frozen Passion Fruit and Tea infused with Lemon Vodka

 

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Merchandise

Like any good festival, there will be plenty of merch that you will want to load up for this event.  This year is focusing on your all-time favorites, like the Orange Bird and Minnie Mouse.  There are also some exclusive foodie items that you will not want to miss. The Orange Bird Sipper is back, and he’s bringing his friend, Spike the Bee along too. That sipper will “bee” available at the Honey Bee-stro. You can also find Spike the Bee reusable sporks for purchase at select Outdoor Kitchens. 

 

 

Orange Bird Hello Sunshine Collection:

 

 

Minnie’s Flower Cart:

 

Mickey’s Farmers Market:

Spike’s Sweet as Can Bee Collection:

 

Passholder Exclusives:

Passholders can get some exclusive merch on March 4, including the popular watering can mugs. On April 20, you can also grab two additional designs with Figment and Spike the Bee.

 

Disney Parks Wishables:

2020 EPCOT International Flower and Garden will feature a special collection of Wishables, featuring the open-chase edition of Mickey Mouse, with Minnie Mouse, Frushi, Figment Topiary and Butterfly in the blind bags.

 

 

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Passholder Discounts

Passholders will be able to use their 20% discount on merchandise. Here are some other AP perks for the festival.

 

 

Passholder-Exclusive Magnets

Passholders can pick up two exclusive magnets for the event. Donald Duck with Spike the Bee will be available from March 4 – April 19, while you can grab the Orange Bird from April 20 – June 1. You can get both magnets at the relocated Mouse Gears location. 

Discounted Garden Rocks Concert Series Packages

Passholders can get 10% off dining packages for this year’s concert series.

Discounted Tours 

For those APs wanting to take the Behind the Seeds or Gardens of the World tours, you can get a 15% discount.

 

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Tours

The Royal Tea Garden Tour offers you the opportunity to learn about the origins of your favorite teas. The tours kick off 9:30 AM daily, and you can sample scones and tea at the end. The price is $20 per person, and you can book by calling 407-WDW-TOUR to book.

The complimentary English Tea Garden Tour is also coming back. These tours take place every Monday through Thursday at 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM. For Friday and Sunday, the schedule is different with tours at 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM. You can sign up at The  Tea Caddy, but space is limited.

Gardens of the World: This 3-hour tour is conducted by a Disney horticulturist. You will learn about the different plants and topiaries in Future World and World Showcase, and how the landscaping is incorporated into theming.  The cost is $85.00 (plus tax) per person, and reservations are highly recommended. The tours take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the event. 

 

Behind the Seeds: This tour is one hour, and you will get an up-close look at the greenhouse and fish farm from the Living with the Land attraction. The price is $25 per adult ($20 per child). You can book ahead or head to the Tour Desk at the lower level of the Land Pavilion to see if tours are available.

 

That’s a brief look at this year’s eats, events, and all the fun. We cannot wait for the Flower and Garden Festival to begin at EPCOT. Let us know if you are planning to attend, or what you are excited to see (or eat).  

 

 

 

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