Wish topiary with Asha, Valentino and Star at the entrance of Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival

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Thinking about taking a trip to Walt Disney World to visit the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival? Wondering if the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is worth it?

This is one of our family’s favorite events at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And we definitely think it’s worth visiting. So we at Green Vacation Deals have put together five reasons why you don’t want to miss Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival in 2024!

1) The Gardens

Twinings English Tea Garden at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney World
English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings at the UK Pavilion

You’ll find a variety of themed gardens at the festival, located throughout the theme park. And whether it’s the China Penjing Garden, Tropical Rainforest Garden, Shakespeare Garden featuring flowers that inspired some of Shakespeare’s works, or Prehistoric Plants showcasing plant life that’s flourished since the days of dinosaurs, there’s always something new to see and learn.

2) The Butterflies

Butterfly Landing at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando FL
Butterfly Landing in World Nature

Want to get up close and personal with multiple species of butterflies? Then Butterfly Landing is for you! This butterfly garden is a magical place for anyone who loves butterflies. It’s also educational, with information about the lifecycle of a butterfly and how you can start your own butterfly habitat. It’s always a must do whenever we go to the Flower and Garden Festival. Make sure you visit during the day, though, as Butterfly Landing closes at dusk.

3) The Drinks

A picture of the Prosecco which you can order at the Primavera Kitchen an Italian food & drink station at the Flower & Garden Festival at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida

There are so many great drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available at the Flower and Garden Festival. You can see all of them – and where to find them – in the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Menu. We’re talking smoothies, herbal tea, wine, beer, cocktails and more.

4) The Food

A picture of the Chocolate Mousse Terrarium you can order at the Trowel & Trellis Outdoor Kitchen at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Disney World

Of course, you certainly don’t want to miss out on the food, either! Enjoy beautiful culinary creations that taste even better than they look, such as the Chocolate Mousse Terrarium pictured above. The Flower and Garden festival food is great if you want a snack or dessert. But you can also put together a delicious lunch or dinner with the festival food, too.

5) The Topiaries

Coco topiary with Miguel and Dante at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in OrlandoPrincess and the Frog Tiana topiary at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney WorldWish topiary with Asha, Valentino and Star at the entrance of Epcot during the Flower and Garden FestivalTopiaries of Elsa and Anna from Frozen at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando FloridaThe Goofy topiary at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney WorldThe Miss Piggy and Kermit Muppets topiary display at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Disney WorldTopiary display of dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, located at Epcot Flower and Garden FestivalThe topiary displays at the Flower and Garden Festival are truly a sight to behold. They include classic Disney characters (like Donald Duck), newer favorites (like Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Encanto), and animals (like pandas and geese). And they make for fantastic photo opportunities!

Epcot Travel Planning

Now that you know why Disney World’s Flower and Garden Festival is a must-attend event, I’m sure you’d love to learn ways to save money on a Flower and Garden trip.

To attend the Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll need park admission. You can get discounted Disney World tickets here.

And if you’re not sure where to stay, we recommend choosing one of these hotels close to Epcot.