Walt Disney World Resort has released a preview of some new Orange Bird and Spike the Bee merchandise coming to the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival this year! The 2026 festival runs from March 4 to June 1.
New Merchandise
This backpack features both Orange Bird and Spide the Bee in what appears to be the shape of a garden box. It centers the festival logo for the year, with Orange Bird popping out from the top of the backpack and Spike hovering over the logo.
The backpack zipper pull has a hanging DOLE Whip tag. The backpack strap is orange with a flower pattern on it.
This over-the-shoulder bag is all about Spike the Bee. The front of the bag has a prominent, oversized Spike head coming out of the front pocket. His arms appear to be holding a jar of honey across the front pocket as well. The bag has an orange strap.
The final merchandise item in this preview is a light orange Orange Bird hat. It shows an embroidered Orange Bird face on the front surrounded by a circular “EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2026” text.
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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