Disney has announced the dates for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. It will take place from March 2 to July 4, 2022.
If you haven’t visited Epcot during a previous Flower and Garden festival, then you should make plans to visit this one! The festivals feature entertainment, special food, and of course flowers/special topiaries that make an appearance once a year during Spring.
Entertainment
If you are a certain age, and if you are reading this you probably are, then you will appreciate the lineup of acts that will appear at the F&G Festival. Many of the musicians in the list below will be appearing on the America Gardens Theatre stage and will do sets showcasing the songs that made them popular.
- March 4-5 – The Guess Who
- March 6-7 – Rick Springfield
- March 11-12 – Melina Leon – NEW to Garden Rocks
- March 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW
- March 20-21 – Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks
- March 25-28 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
- April 1-2 – The Spinners
- April 3-4 – The Pointer Sisters
- April 8-9 – Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks
- April 15-16 – Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW
- April 17-18 – Don Felder, Formerly of The Eagles
- April 22-23 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- April 24-25 – Claudia Leitte – NEW
- April 29-30 – Berlin
- May 1-2 – TobyMac
- May 6-7 – Blood, Sweat & Tears
- May 8-9 – The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks
- May 13-14 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW
- May 20-21 – A Flock Of Seagulls
- May 22-23 – Collin Raye – NEW
- May 27-28 – Thelma Houston – NEW
- May 29-30 – Little River Band
- June 3-6 – Simple Plan
- June 10-13 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- June 17-20 – Plain White T’s
In the past, these acts have done 2 shows per day, however check the MyDisneyExperience when you are visiting the park to confirm show times and details. And, if you are looking for a special way to experience the music, check out FreshEpcot.com, where you will find interesting deals and ways to celebrate the band of the day.
Food
As with any celebration at Epcot, there is always a food element where the kitchens of the world are introduced to the American palette in a new and exciting way. There’s the classic pretzels of Germany, the Poutine of Canada and a myriad of other options that has given rise to the concept of “Eating Around the World”. It is with that introduction that we share the many kitchens that Epcot is opening during this years festival (list and description provided by Disney):
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages. Every dish is köstlich!
Cider House (Located Near the United Kingdom)
Behold buzz-worthy ciders and artisanal provisions that are sure to hit the spot.
The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry)
Treat your taste buds to delicious dishes and beverages that showcase bright citrus fruits like lemon, orange and grapefruit.
EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®)
Fuel up for a fun-filled day at EPCOT with hearty dishes and savory sides featuring farm-fresh ingredients.
EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®)
Enjoy delicious breakfast dishes like avocado toast and shrimp & grits—served morning, noon and night.
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)
Nourish yourself with flavorful fare made with healthy ingredients fresh from the garden.
Fleur de Lys (France)
Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this Parisian pop-up!
Hanami (Japan)
Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen—which pair beautifully with sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® (Near Port of Entry)
Quell cravings with an incredible menu of foods and beverages infused with the nectar of the gods!
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
Take a food-tastic tour of the Mexico Pavilion. These tantalizing tastes will add some spice to your day!
La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
Nibble on Caribbean-seasoned dishes that’ll send appetites swaying to the island beat!
Lotus House (China)
Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!
Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure)
Get a taste of the bayou as you savor classic comfort food of the American Gulf Coast.
Northern Bloom (Canada)
Discover palate-pleasing fare from our Great White North neighbor… O Canada!
Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Mangiare hearty helpings of Old-Country dishes—like arancini and ravioli—served with a glass of vino. Now that’s amore!
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders)
Delight in plant-based versions of some favorite foods—created from innovative recipes with impossibly delicious twists!
What’s incredibly convenient (and afforable) about these kitchens is that they are priced at no more than $4-10/per dish) and you can simply use your magic band or phone to pay for these tasty samples of other country’s cuisines. As we said, enjoyable AND affordable!
Plants and Topiaries
No Garden Festival would be complete without the Topiaries that Disney is famous for. Many of these displays have been worked on for an entire year, and the workmanship is truly to be appreciated.
In addition, this year, Disney is offering a treat for up and coming beekeepers called, “Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Trail”. This trail will take you around Epcot helping Spike the Bee learn as he explores.
Your intrepid beekeeper can purchase a small book for $9.99 which is used to collect stickers throughout Epcot. Ultimately they find the last hiding spot and receive a small prize for helping Spike. The proceeds from this exercise will benefit Disney’s program preserving the bee population, which is a good program ensuring that we have these valuable pollinators for many years to come!
Conclusion/ More Info About the Festival
As you can see, there’s a lot to do at the Flower and Garden Festival this year. Feel free to reach out to us if we can help you navigate this event or follow the links below for more informaton:
Official Disney Epcot Flower and Garden Page
“Get Ready to Rock” Concert Series with Disney (Disney Parks Blog)
Kids Activities at Flower and Garden Show (Official Disney Parks Site)
See you there!
