5 Things to See At the 2025 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Last Updated on February 20, 2025 by Allison Lancaster
The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is one of the most anticipated events at Walt Disney World. The festival celebrates all things floral and features beautiful gardens, topiaries, and amazing food. Here are 5 things you won’t want to miss at the 2025 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival:
1. The Topiaries
There are always some amazing topiaries at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, and this year’s festival is no exception. This year’s festival will feature topiaries of favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. My personal favorite is the Lumiere and Cogsworth one, if you notice…Cogsworth actually moves!
Here is the most up to date list of the Flower and Garden Toparies according to the WDW website:
- Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – NEW!
Main Entrance - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration - Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
World Nature Near The Land Pavilion - Goofy
World Showcase - Tiana – NEW!
The American Adventure Pavilion - Buzz Lightyear
World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE - Donald and Daisy
Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration - 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
Between France and Morocco Pavilions - Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
Between 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! and Refreshment Port - Geese
Canada Pavilion - Butterflies
Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase
2. The Gardens
One of the best things about the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is the beautiful gardens it features. This year’s festival will have gardens inspired by nature, France, Japan, and more. Check out the Disney World website for a complete list of Gardens available this year!
3. The Food
The food is always one of the highlights of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. This year’s festival will have dozens of delicious dishes to choose from, including savory items like bacon macaroni and cheese and sweet items like raspberry crepes.
4. The Entertainment
In addition to the amazing food and gardens, the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival also features great entertainment. This year’s festival will feature live music from some of your favorite Disney bands.
5. The Merchandise
Last but not least, the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is also a great place to find unique Disney merchandise. This year’s festival will have t-shirts, pins, and more featuring some of your favorite Disney characters.
How long is the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot?
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is typically a six-week event that takes place in the spring.
How many Epcot festivals are there?
There are typically two Epcot festivals every year – the Flower and Garden Festival in the spring and the Food and Wine Festival in the fall.
Do you need tickets for Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?
No, tickets are not required for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. The festival is included with regular admission to Epcot.
What do you wear to a flower and garden festival?
What do you wear to a flower and garden festival? Well, that depends on the weather. If it’s hot, you’ll want to wear light, airy clothes like shorts and a t-shirt. If it’s cold, you’ll want to wear a jacket and pants. No matter what the weather is like, you’ll want to wear comfortable shoes so you can explore the festival grounds.
Be sure to check out the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival in 2025 for a fun and festive experience!
