The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival starts on March 4, 2026, transforming the park with over 60 Disney and Pixar-themed topiaries, 76 new menu items at outdoor kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series through June 1. New additions include the Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden inspired by the upcoming Pixar film and returning Monsters University topiaries of Mike Wazowski and Sulley.
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival opens on March 4, running until June 1, and features a vibrant transformation of the park with botanical displays and Disney storytelling elements. Over 60 topiaries crafted from living plants will dot the landscape, including Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep, and Lotso from Toy Story; Mike Wazowski and Sulley from Monsters, Inc.; Figment at World Celebration Plaza; Encanto characters near the Imagination Pavilion; Simba and Friends; Mickey and Minnie; characters from Cars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Lilo & Stitch, and Winnie the Pooh.
The returning Mike Wazowski and Sulley topiaries, absent for years since their 2013 debut tied to Monsters University, are located behind Creations Shop in World Discovery. They include Monsters University-themed props such as books, an MU pennant, Mike's ball cap, and his retainer. Sulley appears slim initially but is expected to fill out as the plants bloom.
A new highlight is the Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden in the World Nature neighborhood, unveiled three days before the Pixar film Hoppers premieres on March 6. It features flat standees of characters like Mabel in robot beaver form, beavers King George and Loaf, the Amphibian King, Ellen the bear, a rabbit, a mother duck with ducklings, a deer, and a crane, arranged to resemble a pond. The display aims to help guests learn how animals safely roam, though educational signs are not yet installed.
Outdoor kitchens will offer 76 new menu items alongside returning favorites, emphasizing seasonal ingredients. The Garden Rocks Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre provides nightly shows at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m., starting with The Music of ABBA on March 5-7, followed by acts like Information Society, FireHouse, and others including Simple Plan and Billy Ocean. Concerts are included in EPCOT admission, with dining packages available for priority seating.
Additional activities include Spike’s PollenNation Exploration, the Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt, Butterfly Landing, and the Garden Graze. Guests should anticipate crowds on opening day, book park reservations, and prepare for potential pollen and weather variations.
