5 Reasons We Can’t Wait for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Go see Epcot in full bloom from March 1 to May 29, 2017, at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This annual special event is full of color and fragrance like no other. Guests can become immersed in a manicured paradise of lush plants and flowers representing a broad range of styles and ideas. It's a breath of fresh air where exploration and discovery beckon you to come delight in the growing beauty.


Anna and Elsa topiaries at the Flower and Garden Festival


Here are 5 great reasons we can't wait for the 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival:

Dozens of exquisitely themed gardens, dazzling flower towers, fun wildlife habitats and so much more fill every corner of the Epcot Theme Park. It's a wonderful time of year to get inspired for your own gardening pursuits. Don't miss the English Tea Garden presented by Twinings, you can sign up to take a guided tour at The Tea Caddy in Epcot's UK Pavilion but space is limited so do so first thing.

Topiaries! Over 100 unique topiary are on display during the festival. These living works of art express the genius of the Disney horticulturalists using colorful plants expertly sculpt classic Disney friends. New to the collection this year are Figment, The Three Caballeros, and Phineas and Ferb.


Visit Your Favorite Topiary Again After Dark


Music fills the American Gardens Theater when Garden Rocks Outdoor Concert Series adds another dimension to the festival on the weekends. Retro sounds from fan-favorite bands, with new performers coming every weekend of the festival. The Pointer Sisters, The Gin Blossoms, and Herman's Hermits are just a few of the fun acts to grace the stage.

Earth Day Celebration at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is April 22 to 24, 2017. It's the perfect place to remember our mother earth and celebrate our big blue home. Special Earth Day activities will take place at the Festival Center with a variety of speakers.


Expansive Butterfly Gardens And Millions of Blooms


Outdoor Kitchens! Come on - you knew we wouldn't get through this list without mentioning the food! Delectable small plates of the freshest, most creative, and flavorful dishes of the whole year come to life at the Flower and Garden Festival. On the sweet must try list - Frushi, Dole Whip with Rum, and new Naomi Bar Trifle.

While most of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is free to explore and enjoy, Park admission to Epcot is required at attend the festival. There are some experiences that will require a separate purchase.


The 2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival starts March 1!


It's an annual celebration of Spring that fans just can't wait to return too. Are you a fan of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival? Leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite part is!