Easter, Flower & Garden News

New Outdoor Kitchens at 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Two new Outdoor Kitchens join the line-up for this year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs March 2 – May 30.
La Isla Fresca takes guests to the Caribbean for authentic bites such as Jamaican braised beef with pigeon peas and rice; spicy jerk chicken or grouper with mango salsa and a Tres Leches cake with guava puree (the traditional meringue is replaced with whipped cream in this version). Pair either of the savories with a Red Stripe Jamaican-style lager, or frozen Simply Tropical juice drink (with or without rum).
The Cider House offers a spin on tastes from the United Kingdom, including a field greens salad with greens harvested from The Land Pavilion, heirloom apples, Stilton cheese and dried blueberries; and a pear cider-brined shredded corned beef, braised cabbage and pears with Branston (a British food brand) dressing. The Cider House will offer four hard ciders, including a blueberry ciders made in Plant City, FL plus Cigar City Tampa-Style Lager.
The 11 other Outdoor Kitchens include Urban Farm Eats, Pineapple Promenade , Fleur de Lys, Florida Fresh, Taste of Marrakesh, Hanami, The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews , Primavera Kitchen, Lotus House, Bauernmarkt and Jardin de Fiestas.
April 29 – May 1 is Florida Fresh Weekend and features the state’s edible bounty from Apalachicola to Zellwood.

• Click here for more information about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

Garden Rocks Concert Series Brings Pop Favorites to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Thirteen pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 – May 30, 2016. This year’s festival expands from 75 to 90 days, adding two additional concert series weekends to the lineup and extending the final weekend of performances to Memorial Day.

Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission.

• Click here for the complete lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series.

Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza Continues in 2016 at Walt Disney World

From March 2–27, 2016 (or while supplies last), search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney characters and record your discoveries by placing the corresponding sticker on the specially themed Egg-stravaganza map to represent that location. Maps and stickers can be purchased for $5.95, plus tax at the following locations in Epcot:

• Pin Central
• Port of Entry (Showcase Plaza)
• Heritage Manor (The American Adventure)
• World Traveler (International Gateway)

Whether you choose to hunt for eggs or not, return your map to Port of Entry in Epcot before April 2 to pick up your surprise.

Purchasing limits will apply; Egg-stravaganza maps are available while supplies last. No discounts apply and separate admission is required to enter Disney Theme Parks. The experience is subject to restrictions and may change without notice.