While it might not be as large as Food and Wine, but the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is one of the longest festivals at Epcot.
This year, Flower and Garden runs from March 1 all the way through July 5. So, spring until summer. That’s a lot of days.
It’s one of the best Epcot festivals and not just because of the gorgeous topiaries on display. Why do we like it so much? Thank you for asking.
We love Flower and Garden because the food just seems fresher, there always seems to be more plant-based and vegetarian options, and the weather at the start of the festival is fantastic. It surely beats those hot summer Food and Wine days.
And just like we do at Food and Wine, we are once again (our first time doing this was back in 2022) hitting up the beginning of the 2023 Flower and Garden to eat and drink every menu item from each festival location.
We want to be able to provide you with photos of everything offered, ratings, and, more importantly, honest reviews.
Below is some information about this year’s outdoor kitchens, along with links to each booth page where you can also find our photos, reviews, and ratings.
How many booths are there in 2023?
There are a total of 17 Outdoor Kitchens, with 7 additional locations serving exclusive festival offerings.
Don’t worry, we’ll be sure to give you our honest opinions on all the food and beverages.
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Reviews
Every year, Disney brings back a large chunk of favorites while sprinkling in a few that are new.
We will have the 2023 reviews available shortly after the Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 1, but until then, you can take a look back at how we felt about the 2022 offerings.
New for 2023
Returning Booths
Additional Locations
Official Flower and Garden Outdoor Kitchens
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
Food
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (plant-based, gluten/wheat-friendly, Garden Graze item)
- Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese
- Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries
Beverages
- Bitburger Premium Pils, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Stiegl Brewery Radler Raspberry, Salzburg, Austria
- Flensburger Dunkel, Flensburg, Germany
- Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur
- Beer Flight
BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track)
Food
- Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa
- Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia with everything-spiced cream cheese, shallots, crispy capers, and hollandaise (New)
- Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon
Beverages
- Froot Loops Shake (Non-alcoholic)
- Peach Bellini (New)
- Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka
The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey)
Food
- Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with orange chile sauce (New)
- Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries, and spiced marcona almonds (New)
- Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon curd, lemon mousse, and toasted meringue (New)
Beverages
- UFO Beer Co. Citrus Hazy Wheat Beer, Boston, MA
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Citrus Honey Cream Ale, Tampa, FL
- Parish Brewing Co. Drive Thru: Orange Octane Imperial Sour, Broussard, LA
- Bella Strada Spritz (New)
- Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
- Beer Flight
- Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (nonalcoholic)
Epcot Farmers Feast (Near Test Track)
This has a rotating seasonal menu.
Food
Early Bloom Menu (Available March 1 through April 8)
- Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Char-grilled Bison Ribeye with creamy leek fondue, red wine butter sauce, and whipped red wine goat cheese
- Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip (New)
- Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin
Springtime Menu (Available April 9 through May 20)
- Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta
- Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre Blanc (New)
- Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream
Summer Solstice Menu (Available May 20 through July 5)
- Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella with avocado, burrata cheese, and fresh basil
- Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti (New)
Beverages
(Available throughout entire festival)
- Collective Arts Brewing Blueberry Elderberry Sparkling Hard Tea, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (New)
- Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, Tomato Water, Horseradish, Celery Salt and a hint of Pepper (New)
Fleur de Lys (France)
Food
- Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic
- Daube de Boeuf à la Provençal, Compote de Tomate au Romarin Gnocchi à la Niçoise: Provençal-style braised beef, rosemary tomato, and niçoise gnocchi (New)
- Tarte Chocolat Mogador: Chocolate tart with Valrhona single origin chocolate brownie, walnuts, and raspberry coulis served warm (New)
- Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized beignet filled with vanilla cream and glazed with caramel fleur de sel
Beverages
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
- VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor
- Kir à la Poire: French Sparkling Wine with Monin Desert Pear (New)
- La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, and White and Red Cranberry Juice
Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
Food
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche (New)
- Watermelon Salad with blueberries, pickled red onions, balsamic, and feta
- Florida Strawberry Shortcake (New)
Beverages
- Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
- Cucumber Watermelon Slushy with gin
Hanami (Japan)
Food
- Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and lychee wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, drizzled raspberry sauce, and toasted coconut
- Hanami Sushi: Assorted Nigiri sushi with lemon-cured salmon, soy-marinated tuna, and cured mackerel (New)
- Creamy Shrimp Udon: Udon soup with shrimp and spring vegetables (New)
Beverages
- Sakura Cherry Blossom Pilsner (New)
- Hakushika Hana Kohaku Plum Sake: Junmai Ginjo blended with Japanese plum (New)
- Nigori Dragon Fruit Sake Cocktail (New)
The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
Food
- Chicken and Waffles: Crispy honey-brined chicken and honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey (New)
- Pollinator Flatbread with honey-whipped mascarpone, honey caramelized onions, blueberry gastrique, prosciutto, honey-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette, and bee pollen (New)
- Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses
Beverages
- Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with Streusel (nonalcoholic)
- B.Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead, Ferndale MI
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
- Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka and Streusel
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
Food
- Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Beverages
- Mala Hierba Margarita: Centinela Tequila Reposado, elderflower-chamomile tea, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and UNA Flower-infused Vodka with a chile salt rim (New)
- Cristal Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur in a souvenir cup (New)
- Craft Mexican Lager
La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
Food
- Braised Oxtail with pigeon pea rice (New)
- Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice, mango salsa, and coconut-lime sauce
- Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
Beverages
- Tropical Breeze: Lemonade, Grapefruit and Simple Syrup (nonalcoholic)
- Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Islamorada, FL
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria, St. Petersburg, FL
- Tropical Breeze with Don Q Límon Rum
Lotus House (China)
Food
- Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce
- House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons
- Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings
Beverages
- Classic Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic)
- Cherry Blossom Pilsner Draft Beer
- Kung Fu Master: Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water
- Tang Dynasty: Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, soda water, and white boba pearls
- Tropical Moon: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, passion fruit, soda water and white boba pearls (New)
Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure)
Food
- Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad (New)
- Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice
- Crawfish Pie (New)
- Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (New)
Beverages
- Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Fruit Punch and Orange Juice
- Central 28 Beer Co. Pretty Things Ale, Debary, FL (New)
- Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale, Asheville, NC
- Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA
- Beer Flight
Northern Bloom (Canada)
Food
- Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Beef Tenderloin Tips, mushroom bordelaise sauce, and whipped potatoes with garden vegetables
- Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake (New)
Beverages
- Maple Popcorn Shake (nonalcoholic)
- Collective Arts Brewing Honey Lager, Hamilton, Ontario
- Glutenberg Blonde Ale, Montreal, Quebec
- 81Bay Brewing Apricot with Maple Syrup, Tampa, FL
- Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky
- Beer Flight
Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
Food
- Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
- DOLE Whip (Plant-based)
Beverages
- Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (nonalcoholic)
- DOLE Whip with Fanta® (nonalcoholic)
- 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe, St. Petersburg, FL
- BrewDog Hazy Jane IPA, Canal Winchester, OH
- Urban Artifact Teak Tropical American Fruit Tart, Cincinnati, OH
- Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
- DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur
- Pineapple Beer Flight
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Food
- Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (New)
- Tortelloni Primavera: Spinach tortelloni, sweet butter, pancetta, corn, peas, and fava beans (New)
- Budino alle Nocciole: Chocolate-hazelnut pudding with cookie crumble (New)
Beverages
- Peroni Pilsner
- Prosecco
- Moscato
- Italian Sangria (red or white)
- Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
Tangierine Café (Morocco)
Food
- Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake (New)
Beverages
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Keel Farms Strawberry Elderflower Hard Cider, Plant City, FL
- Bold Rock Tangerine Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA
- 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- Cider Flight
Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry)
Food
- Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
Beverages
- Twinings® Iced Green Tea with Cranberry and Lime (nonalcoholic)
- Parish Brewing Co. Bloom Hazy IPA, Broussard, LA
- J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
- Twinings Iced Green Tea with Cranberry and Lime with Hanger 1 Makrut Lime Vodka served in a Mason Jar
Additional Flower and Garden Locations
Refreshment Outpost (Between China and Germany)
Food
- Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
- Tangerine Soft-serve
- Ice Cream Float: Tangerine soft-serve and cream soda
Beverages
- Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon
- Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale, Lexington, KY
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Grand Cherry Hard Cider, Armada, MI (New)
- Southern Tier Brewing Co. Juice Jolt IPA Lakewood, NY (New)
Refreshment Port (Near Canada)
Food
- Shrimp Scampi Poutine with cheese curds, lemon-garlic cheese fondue, spinach, and artichokes (New)
- Soft-serve Waffle Cone: Peanut butter, jelly, or swirl
Beverages
- Mighty Swell Purple Magic Spiked Seltzer, Austin, TX (New)
- Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (New)
- Frozen Mojito with Boyd & Blair Rum (New)
Funnel Cakes (American Adventure)
Food
- Banana Split Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Banana-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Diced Strawberries, and a Maraschino Cherry drizzled with Chocolate Syrup (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (4 in-park locations)
World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE)
- Exotic Lemon Tea: A refreshing mix of Frozen Lemon and Iced Tea featuring Exotic Berry notes (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)
Near Canada
- Melonade: A tangy blend of Frozen Lemon with a burst of watermelon (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New)
Showcase Plaza (Near Disney Traders)
- Orange Cream Cold Brew: A smooth blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of orange and vanilla topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and coconut shavings (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)
The American Adventure
- Key Lime Cold Brew: A zesty blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of Key lime and white chocolate topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New)
Connections Café (World Celebration)
Food
- Orange Bird Liege Waffle (New)
Connections Eatery (World Celebration)
Beverages
- Flower Drop Cocktail: St. Germaine Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Elderflower and Lemonade (New)
The Land Cart (Near The Land Pavilion)
Food
- Fruit and Cheese Plate: Grapes, strawberries, cheddar, and Mini Babybel Snack Cheese
- Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
- Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
- Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
Sunshine Seasons (The Land Pavilion)
Beverages
- Strawberry-mango Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
Garden Graze
Don’t forget about the Garden Graze! This is voluntary, but it’s a fun activity, especially if you’re eating at all of the booths.
The Garden Graze allows guests to collect a matching stamp in their Festival Passport for each specially notated menu item you purchase.
These are this year’s Garden Graze items you can choose from, plus locations:
- BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track): Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based)
- Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders): Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based)
- Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders): Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based)
- Refreshment Outpost (Between China and Germany): Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
- Bauerntmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany): Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
- Tangierine Café (Morocco): Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based)
- La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France): Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based)
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry): Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based)
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry): IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based)
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry): Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based)
- The Land Cart (Near The Land Pavilion): Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based)
When you’ve collected the 5 stamps, simply bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade to redeem a Festival-exclusive treat.
You can complete this at your own leisure, but it must be finished before the festival concludes on July 5, 2023.
What time do the food booths open at the Flower and Garden Festival?
Flower and Garden Festival booths open at 11 a.m. and typically close at the scheduled park closing time.
We have found, however, that there are times when booths run low on supplies, which might force some booths to close earlier than expected. And, we’ve also encountered instances where they have closed a bit before the fireworks started, too.
As for opening, we’ve also seen booths open earlier than 11 a.m – sometimes around 10:30 a.m.
The main takeaway is that if there is something you really want, don’t wait until the very end of the day to try to get it.
Do I need an ID to purchase alcohol?
Yes! If you want to (safely) partake in alcoholic beverage, make sure you have your ID.
Even though MagicBands may make it seem like you can leave everything in the room, you’ll need an ID to purchase drinks at the Flower and Garden Festival.
Are you traveling from outside the U.S.? You’ll need to bring both your passport and another form of government-issued photo identification from your country of origin.
The following forms of ID will be accepted as proof of age:
- US state driver’s license (includes U.S. territories**)
- US state ID (includes US territories**)
- US military ID
- Original passport
- Copy of passport—either on paper or captured on a mobile device—along with a government-issued photo ID that verifies the person and birth date shown on the copy (a foreign driver’s license or ID card is not acceptable by itself; it must be presented with a copy of the passport)
- NEXUS card issued by US Customs and Border Patrol (Canadian Guests only)
Another important thing to note is that for each purchase, it is a max of 2 alcoholic beverages per person. That means 1 person can’t wait in line to buy everything for a group of 3; you’d need at least 2 people to go through the line in that example.
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Be sure to keep eyes on our Flower and Garden guide for the latest festival information.
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