2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The 23rd Epcot Flower and Garden Festival will return on March 2 and last until May 31, 2016. That’s a full 90 days!

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The highlight of this festival has been the beautiful Disney-themed topiaries for many years. For us, and other foodies, it’s the Outdoor Kitchens. Take a look at this year’s kitchens!

2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens

  • Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – RETURNING!
  • Cider House – NEW!
  • Fleur de Lys
  • Florida Fresh
  • Hanami
  • Jardin de Fiestas
  • La Isla Fresca – NEW!
  • Lotus House
  • Pineapple Promenade
  • Primavera Kitchen
  • The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews
  • Taste of Marrakesh
  • Urban Farm Eats

Make sure to check out the FULL menus here!

We had the opportunity to attend the preview of the 2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival menu items. The event featured favorites from past years that are returning and new menu items. Here’s a look at our experience!

Check out our reviews of last year’s Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens!

Garden Rocks Concert Series

The Garden Rocks Concert Series, formerly Flower Power, takes place at American Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The concert show times are 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 8 pm. Here is this years line up:

March 4-6: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO – “Evil Woman”

March 11-13: Starship starring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”

March 18-20: Little River Band – “Lady”

March 25-27: Village People – “Y.M.C.A.”

April 1-3: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am”

April 8-10: The Guess Who – “These Eyes”

April 15-17: Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice (runner-up to Carrie Underwood on American Idol) – “Spinning Wheel” NEW! 

April 22-24: Brian Howe, former lead singer of Bad Company – “Can’t Get Enough” NEW! 

April 29-May 1: Georgia Satellites – “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” NEW! 

May 6-8: Gin Blossoms – “Hey Jealousy”

May 13-15: Darlene Love – “Wait ‘Til My Bobby Gets Home” NEW!

May 20-22:  Night Ranger – “Sister Christian”

May 27-30: The Spinners – “Working My Way Back to You”