Walt Disney World’s annual International Flower and Garden Festival is kicking off this March, and what better time to visit than during the park’s 50th anniversary celebration? From March 2nd to July 4th, 2022, you can experience EPCOT’s flower and garden displays, unique food booths, and outdoor concerts! Read on to see what was already been announced for the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival by the Disney company.
Shrubbery Displays
With everything going on currently, we know it can be disappointing to not capture that perfect photo-op with your favorite character while in the parks, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see them! These expertly crafted topiaries topped with flowers and vibrant colors are scattered all around the EPCOT park during the festival. Grab a selfie with the cutest floral characters around!
Below is a list of the characters going green during the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival.
- Goofy Topiary and Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake – Main Entrance
- Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo and Gator – Entrance to World Showcase
- Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep – near The Land Pavilion
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – Bridge to World Showcase
- Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – The American Adventure Pavilion
- Buzz Lightyear – near Mission: SPACE
- Figment – near Imagination!
- The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion
- Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
- Troll – Norway Pavilion
- Dragon – Japan Pavilion near Torii Gate
- Pandas – China Pavilion
- Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
- Pumbaa and Timon – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion
- Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
- Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
- Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion
- Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Germany Pavilion
- Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc? – Between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
- Bambi and Friends – near Imagination!
Outdoor Eateries
Whether you’re a fan of breakfast, lunch, or dinner delights, you’ll find something to chow-down on at each pavilion! Experience tastes from all around the world made with fresh ingredients. Spicy, sweet, salty… with this large variety of choices, it’s best to let your palate do the choosing! Remember, you’re on vacation, so be sure to try each and every snack that tickles your fancy! These are only available during the International Flower and Garden Festival, so be sure to get them while they’re hot–unless it’s ice-cream!
Below is a list of the the food stations going to be present during the festival.
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
- Cider House (Located Near the United Kingdom)
- The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry)
- EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®)
- EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®)
- Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)
- Fleur de Lys (France)
- Hanami (Japan)
- The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® (Near Port of Entry)
- Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
- La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
- Lotus House (China)
- Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure)
- Northern Bloom (Canada)
- Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
- Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
- Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders)
Concerts and Shows
From March until June, you can jam to musicians and bands at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. With a massive variety of different genres and styles, everyone will enjoy these high-energy concerts. Below is a list of the performers that have been announced provided by Disney World’s website.
The Guess Who
March 4 & 5
Rick Springfield
March 6 & 7
Melina León – NEW!
March 11 & 12
CeCe Winans
March 13 & 14
Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW!
March 18 & 19
Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks!
March 20 & 21
The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
March 25 to 28
The Spinners
April 1 & 2
The Pointer Sisters
April 3 & 4
Blue October – NEW!
April 8 & 9
TBD
April 10 & 11
Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band BOSTON NEW!
April 15 & 16
Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles
April 17 & 18
STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
April 22 & 23
Claudia Leitte – NEW!
April 24 & 25
Berlin
April 29 & 30
TobyMac
May 1 & 2
Blood, Sweat & Tears
May 6 & 7
The Commodores – NEW!
May 8 & 9
Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW!
May 13 & 14
TBD
May 15 & 16
A Flock of Seagulls
May 20 & 21
Collin Raye – NEW!
May 22 & 23
Thelma Houston – NEW!
May 27 & 28
Little River Band
May 29 & 30
Simple Plan
June 3 to 6
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
June 10 to 13
Plain White T’s
June 17 to 20
TBD
June 24 & 25
TBD
June 26 & 27
Complete your dream Disney World vacation with some International Flower and Garden festival themed gifts. Certain collection pieces and merchandise are only going to be available during this yearly event and they’re going to sell out fast, especially merchandise themed around everyone’s favorite flighty friend–Orange Bird!
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is from March 2nd to July 4th–the celebration begins soon! Start planning your Florida vacation and scan through the numerous Sundance Vacations resorts to see what options will be available for your desired timeframe.
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