New and Returning Photo Ops Come to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
From Magic Shots to colorful props and scenic backdrops, there's no shortage of fun photo opportunities during the Flower & Garden Festival!
This morning, we got more details about this year's EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival – and in addition to some great food, entertainment and topiaries, guests will find some exciting new and returning Disney PhotoPass opportunities around the park.
What's Happening:
- Disney PhotoPass invites you to discover brand-new Magic Shots, colorful props, and scenic backdrops that turn your EPCOT memories into masterpieces.
- All of new and returning themed photo ops and more, will be available around the park for the duration of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
- Highlights include:
- NEW – Poppy Seed Prop & Giant Flower Magic Shot
Join gardener Mickey Mouse for this Magic Shot commemorating your festival stay—available on the pathway to CommuniCore Hall. - NEW – Honey Jar Prop & Spike the Bee Magic Shot
Celebrate your visit to EPCOT with this bee-autiful Magic Shot and pose with a honey jar prop to make it even sweeter—available between the Germany and Italy Pavilions, and in the Japan Pavilion. - NEW – Thumper Topiary Magic Shot
Capture a sweet festival memory with this adorable Thumper topiary, except it's small enough to hold in your hand—available between the Italy and Germany Pavilions. - Butterfly Magic Shot
Strike a graceful pose and watch as beautiful butterflies magically appear in your photo—available on the bridge to World Showcase. - Isabela Magic Shot
Grow some magical flowers, and watch the crowd go wild with Isabela in this Magic Shot—available between the Germany and Italy Pavilions. - Orange Bird Magic Shot
Sweeten up your day with this Orange Bird Magic Shot—available at all World Celebration PhotoPass locations. - Fairy Wings Magic Shot
Don a pair of delicate fairy wings in this festival-exclusive Magic Shot—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
catch this adorable character, in tiny topiary form, in a Magic Shot—available near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
- NEW – Poppy Seed Prop & Giant Flower Magic Shot
- We also got a look at some of the merchandise items featuring Orange Bird and Spike the Bee for this year's festival.
- Taking place this year from March 4 through June 1, 2026, the festival also plays host to a fan-favorite concert series, Garden Rocks!
- The festival also includes special gardens, topiary sculptures, and the aforementioned concert series, turning the park into a colorful, seasonal wonderland that’s all included with regular park admission.
More Walt Disney World News:
- Walt Disney World sets earlier than originally expected May date for Typhoon Lagoon to return alongside Blizzard Beach for the summer.
- Guests can enjoy special savings on resort stays at Walt Disney World early this summer.
- The latest Disney Lorcana set, Winterspell, will be available at World of Disney later this week – alongside a special artist signing and promo card.
- Love is an open door at Walt Disney World this Valentine's Day – and you can celebrate your sweetheart with some new merchandise items, special treats, and an exclusive photo opportunity.
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