Best Food and Drinks of EPCOT Flower And Garden Festival 2026 – Plus Concert Schedule, Topiaries and More!

It's time to let your love bloom at the 2026 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. This beautiful festival runs from March 4 to June 1, 2026.

Our guide to a wonderful date at the Epcot Flower And Garden Festival 2026 includes our picks for the best food and drinks, plus where to find all the captivating Disney topiaries and gardens. And if you want to cap off the night with some live music, we've included the Garden Rocks Concert Lineup and tips on how to make the most of your time.

NEW for 2026:

Get ready to explore vibrant gardens, savor delectable dishes at the Outdoor Kitchens, and groove to the tunes of the Garden Rocks Concert Series. With exciting additions and returning favorites, the 2026 festival promises a blooming good time for all ages.

• Pet-Friendly Garden (World Nature, near The Seas with Nemo & Friends) – Discover tips for creating a garden that’s safe for pets, inspired by Mickey’s loyal companion.
• Trendy Tropicals Garden (Between the Morocco and France Pavilions) – Explore a vibrant collection of tropical plants that remain timeless favorites in gardens around the world.
• Wildlife Crossing Garden (Near CommuniCore Hall) Learn how wildlife moves safely through natural spaces at this garden inspired by the upcoming Disney and Pixar film “Hoppers”.
• Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine® (Near CommuniCore Plaza) Discover how the water cycle supports growing fruits and crops, and see how water helps plants thrive in every form.

Best Food at Flower And Garden Festival

For many couples, the Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT is a beautiful date idea because of the lovely gardens and topiaries, paired with the delicious food and drink. There are so many choices it can be overwhelming.

TL/DR: My absolute favorite food item for 2026 is the Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted Gruyère cheese from Germany, and my favorite drink is the Frozen Lemon Tea Cocktail with Bärenjäger Honey & Bourbon from Farmers Feast. Also, the Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake at Swirled Showcase is divine! So happy each of these are returning this year!

Ever wonder how Disney chefs dream up the festival menu? Come behind the scenes with us to find out!

Here is the best food at the 2026 Flower And Garden Festival – based on past visits and reviewing this year's menu:

• Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with fresh honey, granulated honey, honey mead blueberry compote Presented by National Honey Board (New at Swirled Showcase)
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
• Chicken and Waffles: Crispy honey-brined chicken and honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey (New) – The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
• Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted Gruyère cheese – Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
• Warm Cheese Strudel with mixed berries – Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
• Bananas Foster Bread Pudding – Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
• Ramen Cup: Ramen salad shaken in a cup with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and dashi broth with chili oil and yuzu – Hanami (Japan)

Bite-Size Reviews from a First Timer

A member of our Tampa Bay Date Night Guide team visited the Flower and Garden Festival for the First Time Ever! Here are her picks for best festival food this year:

• Captain's Board from Yacht Grub, found between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase. We think this was the most bang for our buck. The amount of cheese and prosciutto on this board was insane.
• Chicken and Waffles from The Honey Bee-Stro, also found between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase. Overall this was the best tasting item we had all day. The Chicken was juicy and the corn waffle was the perfect sweetness to balance with the chicken. We also loved the honey butter.
• French Toast from BRUNCHCOT in World Discovery. We ended the day on this sweet treat, and it was perfect. The outside of the French Toast was perfectly golden and crispy, while the inside was soft.
• Seared Scallops from Northern Bloom in Canada. This was the best seafood dish that we had all day. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the Bacon Vinaigrette added a great contrast in flavor. The green beans gave the dish the fresh crunch that it needed.
• Ramen Cup from Hanami in Japan. This was perfectly light and refreshing. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and it was just a tad spicy without being overwhelming. Do note that this ramen dish is served cold.
• Croissant au Fromage de Chévre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie from Fleur de Lys in France. This was a heavier pastry but it was so delicious. The Goat Cheese filling was absolutely amazing, and the croissant held up well.

Also, the plant-based Lumpia at The Citrus Blossom (Odyssey) is worth a try! Savory and delicious!

Important note about EPCOT Farmers Feast – inside Communicore Hall this year! For 2026, the Farmers Feast booth has a menu that changes throughout the festival. Be sure to check Disney's official Foodie Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival to see all the menus, including the dates of the menu changes at this booth.

Relaxing Date Idea – head to Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco) for a relaxing environment. Rest your feet at the many tables and chairs, and it is all indoors. Beautiful Moroccan music can be heard softly over the air as lovely Moroccan art and decor surrounds you. Have some light nibbles and sip on refreshing beverages.

Sipping Your Way Through the Festival

Looking for the perfect spring drink to pair with these festival bites? Here’s what to try:

Herb-Infused Cocktails – Featuring lavender, rosemary, and citrus flavors for a refreshing botanical twist.
Florida-Fresh Fruit Drinks – Cocktails and mocktails with local blueberries, strawberries, and citrus make for perfect sips.
Rosé & Sparkling Wines – Light, crisp, and ideal for toasting at sunset.

Best Drinks at Flower And Garden Festival

• ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider (New) – Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Building)
• Frozen Lemon Tea Cocktail with Bärenjäger Honey & Bourbon – Farmers Feast (Near CommuniCore Hall)
• Limoncello-Basil Sparkling Cocktail with Sparkling wine, Seagram’s Club Soda, and Alimoncello liqueur (New) – Yacht Grub (between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion – also part of a flight)
• Flower Power Margarita (New): Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila, orange-pineapple juice, blackcurrant-lavender liqueur, and Empress 1908 Gin with a rose petal flower salt rim (near Mexico)

Topiaries at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The highlight of the Flower and Garden Festival, besides the food and drink, are the incredible Disney topiaries. These topiaries make for adorable photo opportunities together, especially the ones that feature famous Disney couples.

Here are some of the must-see topiaries at the 2026 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival:

• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale and Pluto — World Celebration
• Tinker Bell — United Kingdom Pavilion
• Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa and Sarabi — near the Imagination! Pavilion
• Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger — between the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions
• Goofy — walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase
• Lady and the Tramp — Italy Pavilion
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Germany Pavilion
• Belle and Beast — France Pavilion
• Princess Tiana — American Adventure Pavilion
• Miguel and Dante — Mexico Pavilion
• Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa — near the Imagination! Pavilion
• Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, Lotso and the Pixar Ball — near the Main Entrance
• Lightning McQueen and Mater — World Discovery, near Connections Café
• Mike Wazowski and Sulley — World Celebration, near Creations Shop
• Figment — World Celebration Gardens
• Groot — World Discovery, near Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Stitch — World Discovery, near Mission: SPACE

Got kids along with you? A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2026

Besides the precious topiaries, there are lovely gardens throughout Epcot.

Here are our favorite gardens for 2026:

• China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion
  Discover your favorite zodiac with while visiting clever creations.
• Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion
  Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.
• Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion
  See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.
• Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
  View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.

Take a look – See Inside the Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth

Garden Rocks Concert Lineup and Tips

You'll need to be in the American Gardens Theater at least 15 minutes before showtime to at least get a seat.

2026 EPCOT Garden Rocks Lineup

• The Music Of ABBA — March 5, 6 and 7
• Simple Plan — March 8 and 9
• Blue October — March 13 and 14
• Billy Ocean — March 15 and 16
• THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members — March 20, 21, 22 and 23
• Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone — March 27 and 28
• 38 Special — March 29 and 30
• Chubby Checker — April 3 and 4
• Sugar Ray — April 5 and 6
• Information Society — April 10 and 11
• Rick Springfield — April 12 and 13
• Berlin — April 17 and 18
• The Commodores — April 19 and 20
• Firehouse — April 24 and 25
• Air Supply — April 26 and 27
• A Flock Of Seagulls — May 1 and 2
• Plain White T's — May 3 and 4
• Katrina (formerly of Katrina & The Waves) — May 8 and 9
• 98 Degrees — May 10 and 11
• The Spinners — May 15 and 16
• Josiah Queen — May 17 and 18
• Iam Tongi — May 22 and 23
• A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce — May 24 and 25
• Queensryche — May 29 and 30
• Maverick City Music — May 31 and June 1

Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM

NOTE: During slower weekdays, there are local bands taking the stage.

Garden Rocks Dining Packages

There is a dining package available in which you purchase a meal at a participating Epcot restaurant and then enjoy reserved seating for the performance. You may find a performer or band in the lineup above that is a must-see for you. And if that is the case, then I recommend booking the dining package.

Choose from a variety of EPCOT eateries that offer Garden Rocks Dining Packages. Here’s what’s included with your meal:

• At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
• At Other Participating Restaurants: An entrée and dessert, or one full buffet (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)

Plus, you’ll get one (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert on the same day.

Tips and Reminders

• EPCOT is typically open 9am – 9pm during the Flower and Garden Festival
• Most of the festival-related activities start at 11am
• Hours vary so please check Disney's calendar before making plans
• Arrive 15 minutes early for any entertainment and activities
• Weekends are especially busy and crowds build as the day goes on
• Make a getaway of it and stay at one of the most romantic Disney hotels