Several new PhotoPass Magic Shots have been announced for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The festival runs from March 4 to June 1.
New Magic Shots
Several new and returning Magic Shots will be available for guests visiting PhotoPass cast members during the festival. These include:
- NEW – Poppy Seed Prop & Giant Flower Magic Shot
Gardener Mickey Mouse appears for this Magic Shot — available on the pathway to CommuniCore Hall. - NEW – Honey Jar Prop & Spike the Bee Magic Shot
You can pose with a honey jar prop in this Magic Shot with Spike the Bee —available between the Germany and Italy Pavilions, and in the Japan Pavilion. - NEW – Thumper Topiary Magic Shot
Snap a photo with a Thumper topiary in the palm of your hand — available between the Italy and Germany Pavilions. - Butterfly Magic Shot
Butterflies appear around you in this Magic Shot —available on the bridge to World Showcase. - Isabela Magic Shot
Isabela from Encanto is seen creating flowers in this photo option —available between the Germany and Italy Pavilions. - Orange Bird Magic Shot
Orange Bird makes a surprise appearance in this Magic Shot —available at all World Celebration PhotoPass locations! - Fairy Wings Magic Shot
In this Magic Shot, you appear wearing a pair of fairy wings —available at all World Showcase PhotoPass locations. - Tiny World Magic Shot
Capture a 360-degree Tiny World Magic Shot with festival-exclusive artwork—available near the park entrance fountain. - Groot Topiary Magic Shot
In this Magic Shot, Groot appears as a teeny, tiny topiary —available near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
Topiaries, Activities, and Outdoor Kitchens
This year’s festival will include more than 60 character topiaries and over 31 gardens and exhibits throughout the park. Also returning this year are the outdoor kitchens, including brand-new dishes, as well as the Garden Graze food stroll.
You can also follow Spike the Bee across EPCOT’s gardens in this scavenger hunt adventure. Search for character-themed eggs hidden throughout World Showcase during this limited-time experience. And, step inside the walkthrough butterfly garden filled with dozens of species in every color of the rainbow.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup
- March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
- March 8-9 — Simple Plan
- March 13-14 — Blue October
- March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
- March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
- March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- March 29-30 — 38 Special
- April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
- April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
- April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
- April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
- April 17-18 — Berlin
- April 19-20 — The Commodores
- April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
- April 26-27 — Air Supply
- May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
- May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
- May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
- May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
- May 15-16 — The Spinners
- May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
- May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
- May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
- May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
- May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music
Admission to see your favorite act is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.
These dining packages give you a meal and guaranteed seating at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Make your reservations now through the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.
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