Spaceship Earth has lit up as a ”beacon of magic” since the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration began last October. Now, the Epcot icon will be lighting up with a new sequence throughout the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This new sequence will be set to the song ”Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas. The song was chosen for its message of intrinsic value and respect for beauty and nature and living things. Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared more about this new sequence on Instagram. “Since October and the launch of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration, Spaceship Earth has come alive as a “beacon of magic” each evening with new lighting, music and emotion that is unique to this park. As new festivals open, Imagineers have had fun creating new limited time sequences that tie to the spirit of each festival and the spirit of EPCOT in stunning and poetic moments never before possible on this grand icon.I am excited to announce that tonight we are premiering another of these new sequences to kick off the launch of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Our Imagineering team set this stunning new sequence to the Academy-Award winning song “Colors of the Wind” from the 1995 Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Pocahontas”. The orchestral variation of this song was chosen for its message of intrinsic value and respect for beauty of nature and living things – with new visual flourishes that evoke the musical scene from the film with techniques entirely original for Spaceship Earth. Keep a look out for a few homages for fans who know the film and the song well. We also have – for the first time – Spaceship Earth will glimmer in vibrant greens, earth tones and pastels to celebrate the rejuvenation of spring. Thank you to our Imagineering team and partners across @waltdisneyworld who are helping make this most beautiful and vibrant season at EPCOT bloom.”

You gotta go to I-Drive! The world’s tallest Slingshot and Drop Tower are now open in Orlando’s ICON Park. We love all the attractions at ICON Park including The Wheel and the world's tallest Starflyer! Now the “Land of Giants” at ICON Park have added two more of the world’s largest attractions to its already impressive lineup... The tallest Slingshot and THE TALLEST Drop Tower!! The SlingShot Group has created the ‘Land of the Giants’,” said Ritchie Armstrong, the owner of the company. “We now have three world-record-setting attractions at ICON Park – The Orlando StarFlyer, SlingShot, and FreeFall. We’re excited to welcome guests from all over the world and give them the thrill of a lifetime!” The Orlando FreeFall at ICON Park stands at 430 feet, making it the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. Thirty riders at a time can embrace the beautiful sites of ICON Park and I-Drive as the ride vehicle rotates around the gigantic tower and rises high into the skyline. Once the ride vehicle reaches the top, it’ll tilt forward 30 degrees and face the ground for a brief moment before free-falling nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching over 75 mph. The Orlando SlingShot at ICON Park stands at 300 feet, making it the world’s tallest slingshot. The two-tower attraction launches two riders out of an “exploding volcano” approximately 450 feet straight up into the sky, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. Tickets for all three of The SlingShot Group’s attractions at ICON Park can be purchased onsite. The Orlando FreeFall and StarFlyer tickets are $12 each, while Orlando Slingshot is $30. Combo packages are available for the attractions ranging from $20 to $50. All prices include sales tax.

For food lovers who crave a little bit of everything Tuesday nights just got a whole lot better! International Drive's ICON Park is partnering with Original Orlando Tours to host its very own foodie walking tour every Tuesday night. Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour will feature eight different restaurants and include a ride on The Wheel, the area’s ICONIC attraction! With dozens of unique food concepts, ICON Park has always been a mecca for foodies. Now you can take advantage of all the best eats in one night! ICON Park has partnered with Original Orlando Tours to launch the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour. Guests of the tour will make eight stops for food and beverage samples, and ride on The Wheel, ICON Park’s signature attraction that provides views of Orlando from 400 feet in the air. They’ll also receive a minimum 10 percent discount at the eateries when returning the night of the tour. At each stop, restaurateurs will share information about their concept and the samples offered. Between the stops, the tour guides will tell guests about the history of ICON Park. “ICON Park has always been dedicated to providing unique and memorable experiences for our guests. We’re proud to be the home of the first and only food hall in the Orlando Entertainment District,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, president and CEO of ICON Park. “The Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour will add another exciting layer of entertainment for our guests.” As part of the tour, guests will visit eight concepts, including: Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips This fast-casual concept by award-winning chef and television star Gordon Ramsay serves the perfect English meal while transporting guests to a seaside fish and chips shop on the British coast. Along with fried favorites, the restaurant serves the best British deserts such as Gordon’s signature Sticky Toffee Pudding and Biscoff shakes. Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Inspired from Blake Shelton’s famous song “Ol’ Red,” this place is for music-lovers, food-lovers, drink-lovers and a helluva-lot-of-fun-lovers. Guests can enjoy 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes and signature drinks… all inspired by the boss man himself. Sloppy Joe’s This fun-centered casual dining restaurant is the perfect place for families! With a wide array of great bites, delicious drinks for mom and dad, and classic Florida key lime pie for the kiddos, there’s something for everyone at Sloppy Joe’s. Guests can kick back and relax while enjoying nightly entertainment, including a live feed back to the original Key West location. Tin & Taco From Chorizo to mac and cheese, you could say Tin & Taco is a casual tacos destination with a creative spin on all its offerings. A unique and delicious experience to your taste buds is waiting for you as its team uses the best-quality ingredients with you in mind. Brick & Fire Pizza This concept is a locally-owned pizza and pasta parlor. Its dough is made by hand fresh every day using high quality cheeses, premium extra virgin olive oil and other higher-grade ingredients in all its dishes before firing each pie right on the brick oven. You will absolutely taste the difference! Sandwich Station and Chicken On Fire Nashville Hot Chicken served with the freshest ingredients including, fresh-never-frozen chicken breasts, no-frills menu consisting of fried chicken tenders, fries and a deli sandwich station sure to satisfy your cravings. Let’s Jess Bake Delight with every bite! Master Baker Jessica makes delicious handcrafted gourmet cupcakes, cookies, pastries and cakes. With a unique creative touch, the offerings range from custom cakes to catering possibilities on site. Grab a coffee and indulge in a sweet today! iCafe Dé Paris Experience a taste of the City of Lights in the Orlando Entertainment District! This modern-rustic coffee shop with a stylish patio is in the center of all the action at ICON Park. Enjoy its delicious crepes, desserts, specialty drinks and other light fare. What makes the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour so unique is the eateries’ ability to offer different selections each tour. The samples might change with the week’s specials or seasonal options, so you never know what surprises are in store which means you gotta keep going back to experience it all! See y'all there!!

Springtime is definitely here, as our all time favorite theme park festival, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is now blooming at Walt Disney World. This event is the perfect celebration of nature, discovery, international flair … and of curse, lot's of Disney magic! The 2022 festival showcases a bounty of fun experiences, lush gardens, fragrant blossoms, seasonally inspired flavors and the exciting return of the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Many new offerings have sprouted up alongside returning festival favorites to offer a bloomin’ great time for the entire family to grow fresh memories together. Nearly 100 topiaries, breathtaking garden spaces, exciting exhibits and more are waiting to be explored through the park. Among the Disney Character topiaries is a new main entrance display featuring Goofy with a special birthday cake celebrating the Disney World 50th Anniversary. Near the Germany pavilion, Snow White and new topiaries featuring the Seven Dwarfs will have you whistling “heigh-ho, heigh-ho” all the way around World Showcase. Returning favorites include Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries in the France pavilion; Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc between United Kingdom and Canada pavilions; the Troll in the Norway pavilion; and Pumbaa and Timon near Imagination! Also new this year, follow your nose to the Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy. Surrounded by vibrant butterfly topiaries, six scent stations – floral, fruity, citrus, spice, woods and fresh – will help you form lasting memories with the help of unforgettable aromas. In the newly expanded France pavilion in World Showcase, you can explore the France Bouquet Garden to admire blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers, beside a topiary of Chef Remy! And another can’t-miss experience, Bambi’s Butterfly House, lets you view a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close to learn about their life cycles and observe their extraordinary colors and beauty. For all live music lovers, the Garden Rocks Concert Series has returned this year! You won’t want to miss this guest-favorite – featuring internationally recognized artists performing on the America Gardens Theatre stage Friday through Monday and local bands rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. Acts newly added to the already stellar lineup include “American Pie” singer Don McLean, contemporary Christian band MercyMe, genre-crossing WAR, Latin hitmakers Melina Leon and Claudia Leitte, and rock powerhouse Daughtry. Visit FreshEPCOT.com to make a Garden Rocks Dining Package reservation for Friday through Monday concerts. Whether it’s on the plate or in the glass, nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens showcase the finest of spring’s bounty, offering a variety of tasty dishes, desserts and specialty sips. This year you’ll have the chance to savor more than 50 brand-new offerings. For example, EPCOT Farmers Feastpresents an abundance of flavor with a rotating seasonal menu that will change three times throughout the festival. Also bursting with intriguing new flavors and herbal-inspired delights will be The Citrus Blossom, La Isla Fresca, Magnolia Terrace, Cider House and Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina. If you like to shop, then you’ll be buzzing with delight to discover five new merchandise collections found at Festival Markets throughout EPCOT: Orange Bird Collection, Mickey Mouse Home Garden Collection, Spike The Bee Collection, Figment’s Garden Collection and the whimsical Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Collection. Merchandise can be found at festival retail locations across EPCOT, with additional pieces debuting throughout the festival. Other ways to explore include the Garden Graze, a food stroll highlighting five sweet and savory offerings in the Festival Passport; complete the graze to receive a special prize. And Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is a scavenger hunt for kids of all ages; purchase a map and stickers at select merchandise locations and complete it to receive a special prize. New experiences introduced as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration offer even more ways to cultivate fresh memories. Enjoy Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and join Chef Remy on a daring and epic culinary journey as you zip, dash and scurry through Gusteau’s bustling Paris restaurant. And watch “Harmonious,” one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. To experience the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, you will need both a valid park admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. Happy spring! See y'all at Epcot!!

Get ready to rock Orlando, as the ever popular Garden Rocks Concert Series has returned to this years EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Internationally recognized artists are bringing the groove to the America Gardens Theatre stage Friday to Monday, while local Orlando bands step into the spotlight Tuesday to Thursday. The full line up has now been revealed, and it includes music for everyone, from returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang. Here is the complete line up for this year's Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT. Skillzmatic - March 2 & 3 The Guess Who - March 4 & 5 Rick Springfield - March 6 & 7 Foreigners Journey - March 8 to 10 Melina León (NEW) - March 11 & 12 CeCe Winans (NEW) - March 13 & 14 Hello Sister - March 15 to 17 Mike DelGuidice (currently on tour with Billy Joel NEW) - March 18 & 19 Kool & The Gang (NEW) - March 20 & 21 Glass Ceiling - March 22 to 24 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO - March 25 to 28 Skillzmatic - March 29 to 31 The Spinners - April 1 & 2 The Pointer Sisters - April 3 & 4 M-80's - April 5 to 7 Blue October (NEW) - April 8 & 9 Don McLean - April 10 & 11 Epic - April 12 to 14 Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston (NEW) - April 15 & 16 Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles - April 17 & 18 The Hooligans - April 19 to 21 STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas - April 22 & 23 Claudia Leitte (NEW) - April 24 & 25 Element - April 26 to 28 Berlin - April 29 & 30 TobyMac - May 1 & 2 Latin Ambition - May 3 to 5 Blood, Sweat & Tears - May 6 & 7 The Commodores (NEW) - May 8 & 9 The Vybe - May 10 to 12 Ambrosia with Peter Beckett (NEW) - May 13 & 14 MercyMe - May 15 & 16 Finesse - May 17 to 19 A Flock of Seagulls - May 20 & 21 Collin Raye (NEW) - May 22 & 23 Country Airwaves - May 24 to 26 Thelma Houston (NEW) - May 27 & 28 Little River Band - May 29 & 30 The Hooligans - May 31 to June 2 Simple Plan - June 3 to 6 Audio Exchange - June 7 to 9 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone - June 10 to 13 Latin Ambition - June 14 to 16 Plain White T’s - June 17 to 20 Element - June 21 to 23 War - June 24 & 25 Daughtry (NEW) - June 26 & 27 Epic - June 28 to 30 M-80's - July 1 to 4 Garden Rocks Dining Packages Choose a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Packages, and you can enjoy a delicious meal paired with reserved seating for one of the Garden Rocks concert performances. When you book a Garden Rocks Dining Package, you’ll enjoy either lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants, as well as guaranteed seating at one of the Garden Rocks Concert Series performances later that day. You can choose from one of 4 dining establishments around Epcot. Each dinner package includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert—or one full buffet or family-style meal, along with a non-alcoholic beverage and a guaranteed seat to a Garden Rocks Concert. Participating Restaurants Here is the full list of participating restaurants for 2022. Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion Lunch: $57 for adults; $32 for kids Dinner: $57 for adults; $32 for kids Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas Pavilion Lunch: $69 for adults; $22 for kids Dinner: $69 for adults; $22 for kids The Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion Lunch: $66 for adults; $43 for kids Dinner: $66 for adults; $43 for kids Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion Lunch: $58 for adults; $22 for kids Dinner: $58 for adults; $22 for kids

It's oink-tactic news that Peppa Pig Theme Park is now open in Winter Haven, Florida! This bright and colorful theme park features multiple rides and attractions designed with preschoolers and their parents in mind. No height requirement is more than 36 inches, but every attraction has enough room for parents to ride alongside the kids. Peppa Pig Theme Park is designed around preschoolers, you and your little ones can jump between the interactive rides, multiple themed playgrounds, a water play area, fun live shows, and an indoor cinema for when you or the kids need some peace and quiet. Right next door to LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park welcomes you with a bright rainbow entrance and lots of snorts and giggles. The park is perfect for the little ones, and children ages 2 to 6 will be endlessly entertained by the variety of attractions to enjoy! Peppa Pig Theme Park is an immersive experience that places the littlest guests right in the world of Peppa, and her friends. In this fabulous standalone theme park, guests can enjoy six new rides designed especially for preschoolers, as well as lots of play spaces, shows, splash pads, additional attractions and character meet and greets. You also won’t need to child swap, as mummy pigs or daddy pigs are able to ride along with the little ones on almost every ride. This is a park that goes at the pace of the little ones, no pressure, no big walks to get to the next ride. The perfect morning or afternoon for your pre-schooler! Oinktastic Rides and Attractions! Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster Take a ride with Daddy Pig in his recognizable red car and go on an unexpected adventure when Mr. Bull’s “digging up the road” sends you on a curvy exploration of Daddy Pig’s new short cut! This family-friendly thrill ride is the perfect first roller coaster for brave “little piggies”! Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride You won the Fun Fair raffle! Now ride to the sky with Peppa Pig and your family in Miss Rabbit’s hot air balloon as your prize! Enjoy the view from the very top, it’s brilliant! Grandad Dog’s Pirate Boat Ride Anchors away! Sail with Grandad Dog on this family boat ride to find his hidden treasure. Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure Take a ride on a friendly dinosaur and discover prehistoric surprises around every corner of Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Park! Parents can ride along with their little explorers on this epic dino quest! Peppa’s Pedal Bike Tour and George’s Tricycle Trail Little ones will pedal their way through a camping adventure in the woods, through the icy mountains to see the sights, smells and sounds of the great outdoors! Smaller cyclists can enjoy George’s shorter pedal path adventure on tricycles built just for them! Mr. Bull’s High Striker Once the hammer hits the bell on Mr. Bull’s High Striker, your family will bounce up to the sky. Hold on tight and be prepared for a surprise because, after all, what goes up, must come down! And don’t forget, the Peppa Pig Theme Park will have lots of additional attractions and play spaces including a Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, George’s Fort, Peppa Pig’s Treehouse, a Fun Fair, Rebecca Rabbit’s Playground and lots more! Accessible Ride Vehicle and Certified Autism Center Peppa Pig Theme Park wants to make sure that all little piggies can get in on the oinktastic fun, and has a newly designed ride vehicle for children with wheelchairs. On the Peppa Pig Balloon ride, kids can enjoy the ride from whimsical baskets, crafted to look like a hot air balloon and are specially designed to allow children who use wheelchairs to roll on to the “balloon basket” without needing to transfer from their wheelchairs. Other areas such as the park’s marquee water play attraction, the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad has been developed with wheel-chair accessibility in mind. Peppa Pig Theme Park is also partnering with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and is as a Certified Autism Center (CAC)! Tasty Treats at Miss Rabbit’s Diner A delightful menu of kid-friendly foods awaits at the all-new Miss Rabbit’s Diner. Miss Rabbit’s Diner is a sit-down quick-service location that will offer a satisfying selection of American bites from classic family favorites and handheld sandwiches to an assortment of fresh healthy choices and delicious desserts. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! The park offers various ticket options including Peppa Pig Theme Park access only, or combo tickets also including access to LEGOLAND Florida and water park. And if you’re looking for year-round muddy fun, you can now find Annual Passes online. For more information, and to make reservations visit peppapigthemepark.com

For those of us with a sweet tooth, the latest Sweet Treats from Walt Disney World look absolutely delicious. Starting March 2, 2022, you can celebrate the fresh flavors of spring with a variety of yummy treats at various location throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios. First off, let’s take a little trip over to Sunset Boulevard where multiple locations are serving up sweets. At Hollywood Scoops, the Orange Blossom Shake has everything you need to stay cool and, most importantly, satisfied. This orange and cream milkshake is absolutely beautiful (and tasty), topped with whipped cream and an orange-scented donut – how can you resist? If you’re interested in a treat that’s inspired by a tale as old as time, the Beauty and the Beast Rose at Catalina Eddie’s will make you feel the love … or maybe that’s just your sweet tooth calling? This dessert is as beautiful as it is tasty – take a look for yourself! This dark chocolate mousse with a taste of black currant and Morello cherry sits atop a chocolate shortbread cookie, whipped cookies, and cream fluff, and is gorgeously topped with gilded chocolate-covered cocoa nibs. At Rosie’s All-American Café, the S’mores Cupcake will light up your appetite. What could be better than chocolate and marshmallows on a cupcake? This fudge-filled chocolate cupcake, and yes, I did say fudge-filled, is topped with graham cracker buttercream, toasted marshmallows, and even a mini chocolate bar. If you’re looking for a twist on a classic Mickey apple, The Trolley Car Café has got you covered. Here you’ll find the Chocolate-covered Apple, a dark chocolate and peanut butter crunch dipped Granny Smith apple with marshmallow ears. Not only is it absolutely adorable and a Disney treat staple, but it’s delicious too! Sounds like a win-win to me. Next up, we have the ABC Commissary. This spot brought its best for this roundup because they have not one but two delicious desserts – one minty and one tropical-tasting! First up, we have the Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Enjoy this chocolate cheesecake topped with dark chocolate ganache and whipped mint chocolate chip cream. Few things go together quite as well as mint and chocolate, and when you throw in the fact that this is a cheesecake, it’s a must-try treat. Also being served up at ABC Commissary is the Tropical Tart. This lovely dessert is a mango passionfruit curd-filled graham cracker tart topped with whipped raspberry vanilla bean panna cotta, toasted coconut, and dehydrated strawberry and passionfruit. With all these fresh, fruity flavors, this treat is a spring staple! If you ever wondered what strawberries, cheesecake, and cannoli tasted like together, well you’re in for a treat. PizzeRizzo is joining in on the spring fun with the Strawberry Cheesecake Cannoli. This white chocolate and rainbow sprinkled dipped cannoli shell filled with whipped strawberry cheesecake is a must-try. Just look at how pretty it is! And last but certainly not least, we venture over to where the toys hang out to find our final treat. If you stop into Woody’s Lunch Box, you’ll find the newest addition to their sweet selections – the Banana Fudge Lunch Box Tart. This peanut butter and chocolate fudge stuffed pastry is coated with banana fondant, banana chips, and rainbow sprinkles. I don’t know about you, but I think bananas and fudge are a great combo and I can guarantee I will be heading over for repeat tastings of this tart. And there you have it – the Sweet Treats of spring at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let your sweet tooth adventures begin!

Spring is almost here and you know what that means … the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! With flavors in full bloom and dishes waiting to be cultivated from March 2 through July 4, this year’s celebration is not one to be missed. Once you see the tasty options available, your appetite will be sure to grow. With nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens, there is a perfectly harvested combination of new delights like the BLT Scone at Cider House and fan favorites like the Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board back in season. There’s so much to enjoy this year – you and your tastebuds will want to keep coming back for more. As you eat your way through the Festival, don’t forget to pick up a Festival Passport to participate in Garden Graze, a returning food stroll featuring five delicious dishes from various Outdoor Kitchens. Get a stamp in your passport after you’ve purchased the items and once you’ve compiled all five, simply make your way to Pineapple Promenade to receive your Festival-exclusive treat. If you know anything about the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, you know that the fresh flavors aren’t the only fun to be had. This celebration is filled with adorable topiaries featuring some of your favorite characters, renowned performers for the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and, of course, exclusive merchandise to bring the fun home with you. The little ones can get in on the fun too with Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, a scavenger hunt for the whole family! Now, it’s time to see all the treats our EPCOT chefs have put together for you this year! Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port) Food Items: Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Seared Salmon with farro risotto and micro herbs Strawberry Mousse with chocolate-crisp pearls Beverages: Blood Orange Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic) Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (non-alcoholic) EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Food Items: 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 Corned Beef Brisket Hash with house-made potato barrels, onions, peppers, cheese curds, and a soft-poached egg with Tabasco hollandaise (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon Beverages: Froot Loops Shake (non-alcoholic) Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, rum and coffee liqueur, and vanilla vodka The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board Food Items: Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with jalapeños, bacon, and house-made whipped honey butter (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with whipped honey-ricotta cheese, marinated vegetables, and goat cheese Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses Beverages: Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest) Lemonade Mead Orange Blossom Honey Wine Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly, with avocado cream, corn salsa, salsa verde, and plantain chips (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (New) Tuna Tataki Bowl with spicy yuzu glaze, mango, avocado, and pappadam crisp Grapefruit Tart: Grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream (New) Beverages: Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest) Key Lime Hibiscus Ale Orange Peel Ale Citrus Honey Cream Ale Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy Beer Flight Refreshment Port (Near Canada) Food Items: House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers Poutine (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages: Salted Cucumber Apple Hard Cider Lavender Martini: Vodka with lavender and lemon Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips DOLE Whip (Plant-based) Beverages: Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic) DOLE Whip with Fanta (non-alcoholic) Tropical Hefe Wheat Ale Fresh Pressed Mango, Pineapple, and Guava Wheat Ale Hazy Pebbles Fruity Hazy Milkshake Violet Lemonade Ale Sparkling Pineapple Wine DOLE Whip topped with mango cream liqueur Pineapple Beer Flight Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders) Food Items: Grilled Baby Vegetables with hummus cream and red pepper coulis (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Impossible Sausage and Kale Soup (Plant-based) Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise (Plant-based) Chocolate Cake with whipped cassis mousse, raspberry gelato, and fresh raspberries (New) (Plant-based) Beverages: Twinings Energizing Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea (non-alcoholic) Bloom Hazy IPA Twinings Energizing Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea with lime vodka served in a mason jar Refreshment Outpost Food Items: Pineapple Skewer with tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) Tangerine soft-serve Beverages: Tangerine Cream Ale Blueberry Lemonade Hard Cider Organic Blonde Ale with passion fruit Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany) Food Items: Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) 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: Hugo Lager Premium Pilsner Raspberry Radler Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur Beer Flight Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure) Food: Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, mussels, crawfish, potatoes, corn, and Andouille sausage Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice (New) Grilled Oysters with Cajun butter (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) House-made Boudin Bites featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice Pecan Praline (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages: Bayou Cocktail: Spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and Minute Maid orange juice Orange Coriander Wheat Ale American Light Ale Double IPA Beer Flight Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco) Food Items: Mediterranean Flatbread with za’atar, artichokes, olives, mozzarella, and feta cheese (New) Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta Beverages: Pomegranate Mimosa Ginger and Elderberry Ale Pomegranate Hard Cider Blackberry Mint Mead Flight La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France) Food: Arepas topped with melted queso fresco (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Arepa topped with chorizo (New) Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Beverages: Tropical Breeze: Lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup (non-alcoholic) (New) Coconut Key Lime Ale Tropical Perception White Sangria Tropical Breeze with rum (New) EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Food Items: Early Bloom Menu (available March 2 through April 9) Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with chive oil and crispy leeks (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Char-grilled Bison Ribe-Eye with creamy leek fondue, roasted carnival cauliflower, Romanesco and port wine-goat cheese butter (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop: Goat cheese Crémeux, orange cream, olive oil cake, cranberry sauce, and praline (New) Springtime Menu (available April 10 through May 21) Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta (New) Herb-crusted Spring Lamb with marble potatoes, spring vegetables, and red wine butter sauce Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream Summer Solstice Menu (available May 22 through July 4) Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella with burrata cheese and fresh basil Barbecue Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) A Whole Lotta Melon: Feta cheesecake with watermelon curd, pickled watermelon rind, watermelon caramel, and compressed watermelon (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages (available throughout the Festival): Raspberry Lemon Verbena Whole-Leaf-Steeped Sparkling Hard Tea Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring hibiscus gin Cider House (United Kingdom) Food Items: BLT Scone with Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, sundried tomato, and basil (New) Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with whipped cream Beverages: Pink Lemonade Hard Cider Watermelon Hard Cider Triple Jam Hard Cider Pure Brewed Organic Lager Snakebite: Triple jam hard cider and pure brewed organic lager Cider Flight Northern Bloom (Canada) Food Items: Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and applewood-smoked bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, and Whipped Potatoes with garden vegetables Griddled Maple Pound Cake with warm peach compote and sweet corn gelato Beverages: Maple Popcorn Shake (non-alcoholic) Blonde Ale Blueberry Fruit Beer Apricot with Maple Syrup Blonde Ale Maple Popcorn Shake with maple rye whisky Beer Flight Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico) Food Items: Enchilada de Mole Negro: Chipotle chicken in a corn tortilla with mole negro, avocado mousse, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa beef in a corn tortilla with crispy grilled Monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Tostada de Chorizo: Plant-based Chorizo and black beans on a crispy corn tortilla with avocado mousse and queso fresco (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages: Poppy Flower Margarita: Tequila blanco, hibiscus flower tea, cucumber juice, aperitivo, and blackcurrant liqueur with a chile salt rim Hypnotic Margarita: Tequila blanco, mezcal, rosemary syrup, cognac, and lemon juice Craft Mexican Lager Lotus House (China) Food Items: Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer (New) House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons Beverages: Rose Bubble Milk Tea (non-alcoholic) (New) Jasmine Draft Beer Marco Boba: Amaretto, iced coffee, milk, and boba Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, triple sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water Tang Dynasty: Tequila gold, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, white boba pearls, and soda water Primavera Kitchen (Italy) Food Items: Arancini: Fried Risotto Balls stuffed with braised beef served with grape tomato salad and balsamic emulsion Ravioli alla Boscaiola: Sweet sausage ravioli with sweet corn, spring vegetables, and cream sauce Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian doughnut with raspberry sauce and powdered sugar Beverages: Pilsner Pinot Grigio Chianti Prosecco Rosa Regale Moscato Italian White Sangria with prosecco Italian Red Sangria with cabernet sauvignon Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila Hanami (Japan) Food Items: Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and cantaloupe wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, berry sauce, and toasted coconut Chicken Yakitori: Grilled chicken with scallions, red pepper-shoyu emulsion, and pickled onions Beef Tataki: Seared sirloin with red shiso sauce, watermelon radish, and sprouts Beverages: Yuzu Tilted Tonic Hard Seltzer Ozeki Pineapple Nigori Sake Cucumber Cooler: Sake, vodka, and cucumber garnished with a cucumber slice Fleur de Lys (France) Food Items: Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic (New) Pan Bagnat Classique: The Niçoise Sandwich with house-made bread, albacore tuna mayonnaise, tomato, black olives, lettuce, and celery (New) Salade de Lentilles à la Lyonnaise: French Green Lentil Salad with bacon and garlic sausage (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: French Wheat Draft Beer VeRy Raspberry: Rosé wine with natural raspberry flavor Grand Mimosa Cocktail with orange liqueur, Champagne, and orange juice La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, orange vodka, and liqueur with white and red cranberry juice Funnel Cake Food Item: Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake topped with strawberry ice cream, cheesecake crumbles, strawberry drizzle, and whipped cream (New) Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Minty Melon Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of watermelon-cucumber-mint juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring Watermelon-Basil Vodka) (New) Near Canada: Strawberry Fields Refresher – A lightly caffeinated blend of strawberry açaí juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring strawberry-lemongrass vodka) (New) World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Pink Paradise Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of refreshing dragon fruit-lychee juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring watermelon-basil vodka) (New) The American Adventure – Wildberry Wonder Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of wildberry-hibiscus juice with strawberries and blueberries (New) (Spirited option available featuring tropical rum) I hope you’re as excited to try all of these garden goodies as we are!!

Get your air guitars ready, we're delighted that the Garden Rocks Concert Series is returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year New this year, internationally recognized artists will bring the groove to the America Gardens Theatre stage Friday-Monday, while local Orlando bands step into the spotlight Tuesday-Thursday. The series features something for everyone – from returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang. Here is the full list of announced artists! March 4-5 – The Guess Who March 6-7 – Rick Springfield March 11-12 – Melina Leon – NEW to Garden Rocks March 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW March 20-21 – Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks March 25-28 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO April 1-2 – The Spinners April 3-4 – The Pointer Sisters April 8-9 – Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks April 15-16 – Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW April 17-18 – Don Felder, Formerly of The Eagles April 22-23 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas April 24-25 – Claudia Leitte – NEW April 29-30 – Berlin May 1-2 – TobyMac May 6-7 – Blood, Sweat & Tears May 8-9 – The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks May 13-14 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW May 20-21 – A Flock Of Seagulls May 22-23 – Collin Raye – NEW May 27-28 – Thelma Houston – NEW May 29-30 – Little River Band June 3-6 – Simple Plan June 10-13 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone June 17-20 – Plain White T’s

We are so excited as one of our favorite festivals is only days away! Spring is in the air as the horticulture team at Walt Disney World is busy producing topiaries, hanging baskets, flower towers and more in preparation for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This popular and fragrant festival springs to life March 2 and runs through July 4. That’s 125 days to enjoy fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. Since the festival is taking place during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration, a new main entrance topiary display will feature Goofy and a 50th-themed birthday cake. Other favorite Disney Character topiaries will include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Germany pavilion or Lumiere and Cogsworth welcoming you to the recently expanded France pavilion. Gardeners will marvel at thousands of blooms forming colorful, living panoramas all around EPCOT, and the entire family can experience the Health Full Trail presented by AdventHealth along the Imagination walkway to learn tips for staying well. Fresh flavors are on the menu at the festival’s 18 Outdoor Kitchens as well as other food and beverage locations around EPCOT, offering a fresh selection of springtime fruits, vegetables, desserts and more. The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series will return in 2022, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. You’ll also find blooming keepsakes including vibrant apparel, drinkware, accessories and more with new merchandise collections launching just in time for the event. To experience the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, you must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. See you there!