The Best Food and Drinks of Epcot Flower And Garden Festival 2023 – Plus Concert Schedule, Topiaries and More!

It's time to let your love bloom at the 2023 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. This beautiful festival runs from March 1 – July 5, 2023.

Our guide to a wonderful date at the Epcot Flower And Garden Festival 2023 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 2023! – New topiaries are added! Encanto characters Mirabel, Antoni, Isabela, and Luisa will be represented as topiaries for the first time, near the main entrance. And Princess Tiana will be at The American Adventure.

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, coupled with the delicious food and drink. There are so many choices it can be overwhelming.

Here is the best food at the 2023 Flower And Garden Festival:

• Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (BRUNCHCOT near Test Track)
• Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa (BRUNCHCOT near Test Track)
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
• Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche (New) 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)
• Pollinator Flatbread with honey-whipped mascarpone, honey caramelized onions, blueberry gastrique, prosciutto, honey-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette, and bee pollen (New) – The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
• Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses – The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
• Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa beef in a corn tortilla with crispy grilled Monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) – Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
• 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)
• Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad (New) – Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
• Crawfish Pie (New) – Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
• Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (New) – Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
• Hanami Sushi: Assorted Nigiri sushi with lemon-cured salmon, soy-marinated tuna, and cured mackerel (New) – Hanami (Japan)

Important note about EPCOT Farmers Feast booth (Near Test Track) – For 2023 the Farmers Feast booth has a menu that changes throughout the festival. Be sure to check Disney's official Foodie Guide to the 2023 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.

Food Items:

• Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based)
• Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake (New)

Beverages:

• Pomegranate Mimosa
• Ginger and Elderberry Ale
• Pomegranate Hard Cider

Plant-Based Food at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

You might imagine that a festival at Epcot centered around plants and flowers would have some decent choices for plant-based food. Thankfully, you can find lots of plant-based foods at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival 2023.

• Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (BRUNCHCOT near Test Track)
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
• Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Refreshment Outpost)
• Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (La Isla Fresca  – Between Morocco and France)
• Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET – Germany)
• Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco)

The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth

Food Items:

• Fruit and Cheese Plate: Grapes, strawberries, cheddar, and Mini Babybel Snack Cheese
• Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
• Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
• Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based) 

But wait, there's more! You can explore an official food crawl at Epcot, and it's all plant-based foods, see below.

Garden Graze Food Crawl at Epcot

Did you know you can participate in an official festival food crawl at Epcot? This special experience is called the Garden Graze, and it's all plant-based foods. Just pick up a Festival Passport and look for the food items that are part of the Garden Graze. After you collect all five stamps, head to Pineapple Promenade to receive your Festival-exclusive treat.

• Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (BRUNCHCOT near Test Track)
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
• Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Refreshment Outpost)
• Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET – Germany)
• Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco)
• Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (La Isla Fresca  – Between Morocco and France)
• Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream – Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
• Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) – The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth

Best Drinks at Flower And Garden Festival

• Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, tomato water, horseradish, celery salt, and a hint of pepper (New) – EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track)
  Warning: This is a weird drink, there isn't any other way to put it. It's light and easy to drink, but way different than a typical Bloody Mary
• Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon – Refreshment Port (Near Canada)
• Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale – Refreshment Port (Near Canada)
• Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin – EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track)
• Collective Arts Brewing Blueberry & Elderberry Sparkling Hard Tea (New) – EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track)

• Twinings Iced Green Tea with vodka served in a mason jar – Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders)
• Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka – The Honey Bee-stro
• Sakura Cherry Blossom Pilsner (New) – Hanami (Japan)
• Nigori Dragon Fruit Sake Cocktail (New) – Hanami (Japan)
• Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy – Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Building)

  

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 2023 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival:

• Encanto Characters – Main Entrance
• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale & Pluto – Bridge to World Showcase
• Woody, Bo Peep and her Sheep – World Nature near The Land
• Goofy – World Showcase
• Princess Tiana – The American Adventure
• Buzz Lightyear – World Discovery near Mission: SPACE
• Donald and Daisy – Community Garden Near Connections Café, World Celebration
• The Three Caballeros – Mexico Pavilion
• Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
• Simba and Friends – Between Imagination! and The Land
• Pumbaa and Timon –Between Imagination! and The Land
• 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
• Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions\
• Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom

Got kids along with you? A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2023

Global Gardens Throughout Epcot

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

Here are favorite gardens for 2023:

• 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.
• Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
  Learn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
• NEW! Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion
  Contemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain.
• Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion
  Discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.
• Extraordinary Orchids – Mexico Pavilion
  Set eyes on these spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.
• NEW! Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion
  Discover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions.
• NEW! Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited – World Discovery Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.
• NEW! The Community Garden – World Celebration
  Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.
• NEW! Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF!
  Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.
• Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
  Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
• Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
  Observe a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions.
• 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.
• Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery near Mission: SPACE
  Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.

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.

2023 Epcot Garden Rocks Lineup

• March 3-4 – Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI
• March 5-6 – Daughtry
• March 10-11 – Tommy DeCarlo
• March 12-13 – Smash Mouth
• March 17-18 – Mike DelGuidice
• March 19-20 – Blue Oyster Cult – NEW
• March 24-25 – Berlin
• March 26-27 – The Pointer Sisters
• March 31 – Luis Figueroa – NEW
• April 1-2 – Piso 21 – NEW
• April 3 – TBD
• April 7-8 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
• April 9-10 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
• April 16-17 – Switchfoot – NEW
• April 21-22 – A Flock of Seagulls
• April 23-24 – Jo Dee Messina
• April 28-29 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player
• April 30, May 1 – Kool and the Gang
• May 5-8 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• May 12-15 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
• May 19-20 – A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce – NEW
• May 21-22 – Casting Crowns – NEW
• May 26-27 – Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago – NEW
• May 28-29 – Rick Springfield
• June 2-5 – Plain White T’s
• June 9-10 – The Spinners
• June 11-12 – The Commodores
• June 16-17 – Vertical Horizon
• June 18-19 – Tony Orlando
• June 23-26 – Simple Plan
• June 30, July 1 – Living Colour
• July 2-3 – Wang Chung

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 4 unique eateries at EPCOT offering Garden Rocks Dining Packages at lunch and dinner. Each package includes:
An appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage, one (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert performance on the same day; the concert time will be assigned at the time of booking.

Tips and Reminders

• Park reservations are required
• Epcot's hours are typically 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