Clear your schedule, 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival begins today

Today’s the day! March 2nd marks the start of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Here is a look into what you can expect and experience at this year's festival.

Topiaries and Gardens

As always, you can find character topiaries scattered across the park. Here is a sample of the topiaries you’ll be able to see and where:

• Goofy Topiary and Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake – Main Entrance

• Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo and Gator – Entrance to World Showcase

• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – Bridge to World Showcase

• Figment – near Imagination!

• The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion

• Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion

• Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion

Also, don’t miss out on the Global Gardens

• Blossoms of Fragrance - World Showcase Bridge

• Festival Blooms - World Celebration

• Bambi’s Butterfly House - World Nature near Imagination!

• Tropical Rainforest Garden - Mexico Pavilion

• Extraordinary Orchids - Mexico Pavilion

• China Zodiac Garden - China Pavilion

• Bonsai Collection - Japan Pavilion

• Spice Garden - Morocco Pavilion

Food

Don’t forget about the fresh cuisine you can enjoy around Epcot. The outdoor kitchens can be found near the port of entry and around the World Showcase.

Here is a list of some of the outdoor kitchens:

• The Citrus Blossom - Near Port of Entry

• EPCOT Farmers Feast - Near Test Track

• EPCOT Sunshine Griddle - Near Test Track

• Flavor Full Kitchen - Between Imagination! And Refreshment Port

• The Honey Bee-stro - Near Port of Entry

• Pineapple Promenade - Near Port of Entry

• Trowel & Trellis - Near Disney Traders

Merchandise

Don’t miss out on the themed Flower and Garden festival merchandise featuring festival favorites such as Orange Bird, Figment, and Spike the Bee. Even take part in the Spike the Bee scavenger hunt and receive a special surprise after completion!

Entertainment

It isn’t just about flowers and gardens at this festival, check out the Garden Rocks Concert Series located in the America Pavilion. Some of the featured artists include:

• Rick Springfield (March 6 & 7)

• STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas (April 17 & 18)

• Simple Plan (June 3 to 6)

• Plain White T’s (June 17 to 20)

• And many more!

This festival runs from March 2nd, 2022 to July 4th, 2022 - so plenty of time for you to book your trip to this amazing festival!

For more information and full list of gardens and food venues, please refer to the official Walt Disney World website

PHOTO SOURCE: Ears to the Castle

INFORMATION SOURCE: Walt Disney World