The 20th annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV is designed with something for everyone in the family: hands-on activities for all ages; how-to seminars from expert gardeners and Disney's own team of master horticulturists; HGTV celebrity designers and an exciting lineup of pop hit makers from the 1960s and '70s appear every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Event Dates: March 6 - May 19, 2013
Event Dates: March 6 - May 19, 2013
Festival Highlights
New this year:
New this year:
Land of Oz Garden and children's play area based on new film "Oz the Great and Powerful".
Dramatic topiary and garden lighting so that Guests can enjoy festival highlights in a new way after dark.
A dozen new garden marketplaces feature dishes and beverages Inspired by the Garden and Outdoor Living, such as:
The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews will feature Beef Brisket with Collard Greens and Jalapeno Corn Bread.
The Florida Fresh Marketplace will feature Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro.
The Fruit by the Glass Marketplace will feature Blueberry Blue Wine from Florida and Gluten-free Raspberry Ale.
The Japan Marketplace will feature Frushi - fresh seasonal fruit rolled in coconut rice drizzled with a fruit sauce and toasted coconut.
Returning Festival favorites include: whimsical, artfully crafted Disney character topiaries (Mike & Sully of "Monsters University" as well as Phineas and Ferb make first-ever topiary appearances); gardening tips and demonstrations by Disney horticulturists and industry experts, children's play areas and activities.
Flower Power Concert Series, The America Gardens Theatre
March 8 - 10 Micky Dolenz of The Monkeez - Last Train to Clarksville
March 15 - 17 Chubby Checker & The Wildcats - The Twist
March 22 - 24 The Guess Who - American Woman
March 29 - 31 Nelson - Garden Party
April 5 - 7 The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie - Happy Together
April 12 - 14 Paul Revere & The Raiders - Good Thing
April 19 - 21 New! Village People - Y.M.C.A.
April 26 - 28 The Orchestra featuring former members of ELO & ELO Part II - Don't Bring Me Down
May 3 - 5 New! Tommy Roe - Dizzy
May 10 - 12 Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone - I'm Henry the VIII, I Am
May 17 - 19 Starship starring Mickey Thomas - We Built This City
Please note: Entertainment is subject to change without notice. Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the playlist.
HGTV & DIY Designer Presentation Lineup
Chris Lambton, Going Yard - presenting March 8 - 10
Chris Grundy, DIY Network's Cool Tools - presenting March 15 - 17
Egypt Sherrod, host of Property Virgins - presenting March 22 - 24
Brandon Johnson, My Yard Goes Disney - presenting March 29 - 31
Meg Caswell, Meg's Great Rooms - presenting April 5 - 7
Jason Cameron, DIY Network's Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves - presenting April 12 - 14
Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief, HGTV Magazine - presenting April 19 - 21
Carter Oosterhouse, Million Dollar Rooms - presenting April 26 -28
Casey Noble, Design on a Dime - presenting May 3 - 5
Dan Faires, HGTV.com, DanMade - presenting May 10 - 12
David Bromstad, HGTV Design Star, ColorSplash, Design Star All-Stars - presenting May 17 - 19
Dramatic topiary and garden lighting so that Guests can enjoy festival highlights in a new way after dark.
A dozen new garden marketplaces feature dishes and beverages Inspired by the Garden and Outdoor Living, such as:
The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews will feature Beef Brisket with Collard Greens and Jalapeno Corn Bread.
The Florida Fresh Marketplace will feature Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro.
The Fruit by the Glass Marketplace will feature Blueberry Blue Wine from Florida and Gluten-free Raspberry Ale.
The Japan Marketplace will feature Frushi - fresh seasonal fruit rolled in coconut rice drizzled with a fruit sauce and toasted coconut.
Returning Festival favorites include: whimsical, artfully crafted Disney character topiaries (Mike & Sully of "Monsters University" as well as Phineas and Ferb make first-ever topiary appearances); gardening tips and demonstrations by Disney horticulturists and industry experts, children's play areas and activities.
Flower Power Concert Series, The America Gardens Theatre
March 8 - 10 Micky Dolenz of The Monkeez - Last Train to Clarksville
March 15 - 17 Chubby Checker & The Wildcats - The Twist
March 22 - 24 The Guess Who - American Woman
March 29 - 31 Nelson - Garden Party
April 5 - 7 The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie - Happy Together
April 12 - 14 Paul Revere & The Raiders - Good Thing
April 19 - 21 New! Village People - Y.M.C.A.
April 26 - 28 The Orchestra featuring former members of ELO & ELO Part II - Don't Bring Me Down
May 3 - 5 New! Tommy Roe - Dizzy
May 10 - 12 Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone - I'm Henry the VIII, I Am
May 17 - 19 Starship starring Mickey Thomas - We Built This City
Please note: Entertainment is subject to change without notice. Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the playlist.
HGTV & DIY Designer Presentation Lineup
Chris Lambton, Going Yard - presenting March 8 - 10
Chris Grundy, DIY Network's Cool Tools - presenting March 15 - 17
Egypt Sherrod, host of Property Virgins - presenting March 22 - 24
Brandon Johnson, My Yard Goes Disney - presenting March 29 - 31
Meg Caswell, Meg's Great Rooms - presenting April 5 - 7
Jason Cameron, DIY Network's Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves - presenting April 12 - 14
Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief, HGTV Magazine - presenting April 19 - 21
Carter Oosterhouse, Million Dollar Rooms - presenting April 26 -28
Casey Noble, Design on a Dime - presenting May 3 - 5
Dan Faires, HGTV.com, DanMade - presenting May 10 - 12
David Bromstad, HGTV Design Star, ColorSplash, Design Star All-Stars - presenting May 17 - 19
