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  • Rick Springfield Coming to EPCOT’s 2022 Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT

    Rick Springfield Coming to EPCOT’s 2022 Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT

    Get Ready to Rock! The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this March!

    New this year, internationally recognized artists will perform at the America Gardens Theater 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.
    View the full list of announced artists below:

    List of Garden Rocks Performers

    • 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

    Beginning Jan. 19, guests can secure their spot at the show by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday.  Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com. Keep following My Disney Dorks to find out more about the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival happening during the 18-month long Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration.

  • New Orange Bird Ears Fly into EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival

    New Orange Bird Ears Fly into EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival

    It’s time to think happy thoughts, because new Orange Bird Minnie ears just arrived in EPCOT for Flower & Garden Festival.

    They are so cute, with giant orange chrysanthemum poms-poms for the ears. They’re puffy all the way around, which gives them a 3-D look. The bow is a sparky green sequin material and decorated with orange blossoms. The Orange Bird in the center of the bow is hard enamel, like a pin.

    One side of the ears is embroidered with the words HELLO Sunshine! These ears were $29.99. I found them in Mouse Gears, but they are also available at several Festival Merchandise kiosks throughout the World Showcase. Take a closer look below:

    So, are you planning on picking up some Orange Bird merchandise this year? Let us know in the comments!

    And if you want to visit the Flower and Garden Festival yourself contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly for free help planning your trip!

  • Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2020 Lineup Announced with New Performers

    Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2020 Lineup Announced with New Performers

    Epcot’s longest-running annual festival – the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – is revving up to be a show stopper, with a Garden Rocks Concert Series talent lineup like never before.

    New to the Garden Rocks Concert Series on the America Gardens Theatre stage this year are Daughtry, Don McLean and other luminaries of various musical genres – so mark your calendars now!

    Take a look at the entire concert line-up below:

    • March 4-5 – Peabo Bryson NEW
    • March 13-16 – Simple Plan
    • March 17-19 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
    • March 20-23 – Mark Wills NEW to Garden Rocks
    • March 24-26 – The Spinners
    • March 27-28 – Sister Hazel
    • March 29-30 – The Pointer Sisters
    • March 31-April 2 – Former Journey Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
    • April 3-4 – Blood, Sweat & Tears
    • April 5-6 – Exposé
    • April 7-9 – Berlin
    • April 19-20 – Rick Springfield
    • April 24-27 – Plain White T’s
    • April 28-30 – Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles
    • May 1-2 – Don McLean NEW
    • May 5-7 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett NEW
    • May 8-9 – Thelma Houston NEW
    • May 10-11 – The Allman Betts Band NEW to Garden Rocks
    • May 12-14 – Air Supply
    • May 15-18 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
    • May 19-21 – Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot NEW to Garden Rocks
    • May 24-25 – Daughtry NEW
    • May 26-28 – Marshall Tucker Band
    • May 31-June 1 – Survivor

    See a favorite band or a new one you don’t want to miss? One of the best ways to join the concert fun is to book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package for one of the shows at 5:30, 6:45 or 8 p.m. Each package includes breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants and guaranteed concert seating. Reservations will open to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members Dec. 18 and to the general public Dec. 19.

  • 5-Layer Rainbow Flower Cotton Candy Now at Epcot is Instgram-Worthy Yumminess

    5-Layer Rainbow Flower Cotton Candy Now at Epcot is Instgram-Worthy Yumminess

    Disney debuted their all-new Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy treat for Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival and it’s five layers of stunningly beautiful sugary goodness.

    This is a can’t-miss menu item if you’re planning a spring visit to the parks. It’s five fluffy layers of international delight are each a different color and it will be available to guests at Epcot in Walt Disney World throughout the festival.

    The trend, which originated in China, not only garnered major Instagram fame for its magical five layer flower aesthetic, but also for the near-hypnotizing process of how it’s made. The flower shaped cotton candy is the perfect fit for the festival. Take a look how it’s made below:

    It can be found at the Lotus House in the China Pavilion at the World Showcase, and if you want to get all five layers, it’s going to set you back $15.

  • New Wearable Disney Gift Card Designs Available At Disney Parks

    New Wearable Disney Gift Card Designs Available At Disney Parks

    From Disneyland Resort in California to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you’ll always find something being celebrated at the parks. And currently, Disney Gift Card is offering two wearable designs to make paying for the fun even easier at two celebrations taking place at Disney Parks right now.

    While making your way through the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, have you ever wished you could take one of the flowers for yourself? The topiaries need to stay where festival-goers can enjoy them, but here are three flowers that were meant to be picked! Carry the beauty of the festival around your wrist by activating a Disney Gift Card with as little as $15. Available at festival merchandise locations throughout the park, the special-edition Disney Gift Card designs have a fresh, spring scent and are as photo-ready as ever!

    Wearable Disney Gift Card

    Over at Disney California Adventure park, get ready to taste the culinary wonders of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Starting March 2, you can explore the unique flavors of California at Festival Marketplaces throughout the park. Keep an eye out for a special-edition Disney Gift Card design featuring Chef Mickey that, when activated with a minimum of $15, you can use to easily pay for everything the festival has to offer!

    Disney Gift Cards are reloadable and never expire. Just stop by a merchandise or food and beverage location and ask a Cast Member for assistance. If you don’t spend it all at the festival, know that these and all other Disney Gift Cards can still be used for practically all things Disney from theme park tickets to Mickey merchandise at Disney Destinations nationwide!

  • New Annual Passholder Magnets Available At Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

    New Annual Passholder Magnets Available At Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

    We know Disney World Annual Passholders love their magnets and this year, if you happen to be headed to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, you can pick up two new exclusive designs for a limited time.

    There are two different designs and with a valid annual pass, guests can pick up one of each. Each of the new designs are complementary for Passholders, but each one will be offered on different dates.

    First, the Mickey Mouse themed magnet will be available from February 28 to April 8, 2018.  Then from April 9 to May 28, 2018 you’ll be able to grab the first ever Minnie Mouse Annual Passholder magnet.

    You can’t get these in the mail and they are only available for a limited time, so make your way over to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival during those dates and get yours while supplies last.

  • Egg-stravaganza Returns to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival With New Scavenger Hunt

    Egg-stravaganza Returns to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival With New Scavenger Hunt

    Some really Egg-citing news coming from Disney today! The popular Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt is coming back to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and we have first details on this springtime egg-sperience as well as an ALL-NEW Spike the Honey Bee scavenger hunt.

    Egg-stravaganza Flower & Garden Epcot

    From March 16 through April 1, guests visiting the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival can participate in our Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt – hunting high and low in World Showcase for “eggs” that portray favorite Disney characters.

    As you find the hidden Disney Character-themed “eggs” in the park, you record your discoveries by placing a corresponding sticker on a specially themed Egg-stravaganza map. Maps and stickers can be purchased for $5.99, plus tax at the following parks and locations:

    • Disney Trader
    • Pin Central
    • World Traveler

    When you find all of the “eggs” and complete your scavenger hunt map, you then return it to Disney Traders for a sp-egg-tacular surprise.

    Egg-stravaganza Flower & Garden Epcot-624x352

    Also, along with the egg-cellent adventure, Epcot is featuring a new springtime scavenger hunt called Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration. In this hunt, Disney’s favorite honey bee, Spike, has been pollinating his way around the festival, giving gardeners of any age the chance to follow his pollination trail around World Showcase at Epcot.

    It’s easy to start this new scavenger hunt. Just pick up a garden map and stickers at Port of Entry. Then, it’s time to look for Spike!

    As you explore the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, be on the lookout for Spike as he pollinates Epcot’s gardens. In each garden, you’ll have to search for the plant Spike has pollinated, identifiable by Spike himself and a Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration plant stake. Once you find him, add the corresponding sticker to your map.

    After your journey is complete, return your map for a springtime surprise.

    Maps and stickers for Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration can be purchased for $5.99, plus tax at Port of Entry.

  • Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2018 Lineup

    Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2018 Lineup

    The 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival really rocks! And this year it is rocking with 17 favorite artists whose hits span more than five decades.

    This is the 25th event year for the event. The Garden Rocks series features singers and groups from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s with hit-makers in a variety of genres including rock, pop, country, R&B and dance.

    They have brand new acts such as country favorites Lonestar, British rock legends Foghat; and Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles – along with returning treasures disco pioneers Village People and ‘80s supergroups like Night Ranger.

    They also have a couple of artists that have played other Epcot festivals like Survivor, Smash Mouth and Rick Springfield, who are joining the Garden Rocks this year.

    Here is this year’s lineup (subject to change without notice):

    • March 2-5: Night Ranger “Sister Christian”
    • March 9-12: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
    • March 16-19: Simple Plan “Welcome to My Life”
    • March 23-26: Little River Band “Reminiscing”
    • March 30-April 2: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
    • April 6-7: Foghat (NEW!) “Slow Ride”
    • April 8-9: Survivor (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Eye of the Tiger”
    • April 13-14: Smash Mouth (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “All Star”
    • April 15-16: Rick Springfield (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Jessie’s Girl”
    • April 20-21: Jo Dee Messina (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Stand by Me”
    • April 22-23: Lonestar (NEW!) “Amazed”
    • April 27-30: Blood, Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice “Spinning Wheel”
    • May 4-7: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry VIII I Am”
    • May 11-12: Village People “Y.M.C.A.”
    • May 13-14: Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles (NEW!) “Hotel California”
    • May 18-21: The Guess Who “American Woman”
    • May 25-28: The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”

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