I’ve got some fantastic news to share about one of our absolute favorite events at EPCOT—the International Flower & Garden Festival! It’s coming back from March 5 to June 2, 2025, and you know what that means: incredible topiaries, delicious outdoor kitchens, and of course, the Garden Rocks Concert Series!
We’ve always loved the Garden Rocks series—it’s such an awesome way to end a day at EPCOT. There’s just something magical about sitting in the America Gardens Theatre, enjoying great live music in the middle of all the festival beauty. And for us, seeing Blue October has become a yearly tradition we always look forward to. If you’ve ever listened to the podcast, you know how much we love them! They put on such a passionate and high-energy show every single time, and it’s one of those experiences that just keeps us coming back year after year.
This year, the lineup features a mix of returning favorites and new acts. Here’s a glimpse of the schedule:
• March 7-8: Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
• March 9-10: Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
• March 14-15: Blue October
• March 16-17: Rick Springfield
• March 21-22: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• March 23-24: 38 Special
• March 28-29: Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
• March 30-31: To Be Determined
• April 4-5: THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO and ELO Part II
• April 6-7: Sugar Ray
• April 11-12: Simple Plan
• April 13-14: Jo Dee Messina
• April 18-19: Mike DelGuidice
• April 20-21: A Flock of Seagulls
• April 25-26: Taylor Dayne
• April 27-28: 98 Degrees
• May 2-5: Plain White T’s
• May 9-10: Jon Secada
• May 11-12: Maverick City Music (new to the festival)
• May 16-17: The Spinners
• May 18-19: The Pointer Sisters
• May 23-24: The Outlaws (festival newcomers)
• May 25-26: Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
• May 30-31: The Cat Empire (making their festival debut)
• June 1-2: We The Kingdom (also new to the festival)
If you’re looking to guarantee a spot for your favorite band, I’d highly recommend booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which starts January 29. These packages not only give you a great meal at one of EPCOT’s amazing restaurants but also reserve your seating for the concert. It’s a great way to plan a full evening of fun!
Oh, and if you’re like us and thinking about catching a couple of shows, don’t forget to check out the current Walt Disney World vacation offers. You can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay five nights or longer—perfect for making a week of it. Our trusted partner, MEI-Travel, will get you all set up with a fee-free, no obligation quote today!
So, who else is excited for Garden Rocks? Let us know which acts you’re most excited to see and, of course, we’ll definitely be there for each of the Blue October sets! This festival is one of the best times to visit EPCOT, and we can’t wait to soak in all the food, flowers, and fantastic music. See you there!
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