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EPCOT Ramps Up Flower & Garden Prep as Topiaries Arrive and Butterfly Landing Takes Shape

Visitors this week will encounter early installations during EPCOT's transition between festivals.

Overview

  • The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 4–June 1 with over 60 character topiaries, more than 31 gardens, outdoor kitchens, and nightly Garden Rocks concerts with dining packages available.
  • Character topiaries are already in place across the park ahead of opening, including sightings near CommuniCore Plaza, the World Celebration–World Showcase bridge, and the rose garden walk.
  • Butterfly Landing by the Imagination Pavilion is under active buildout, with green scrim installed and silver tent poles set for the mesh enclosure.
  • Disney published the full Outdoor Kitchen menus for 2026, confirming 20-plus locations and a slate of new food and drink items for the season.
  • Refreshment Port beside the Canada pavilion remains closed for refurbishment, shows no posted hours, and is not listed among this year’s festival food locations.