Beth,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
I am a huge fan of the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! I know that often the Food & Wine festival in the fall gets a lot of the attention, but this Springtime celebration combines so many fantastic elements to kick off a fantastic summer.
At this time Disney has not announced exact dates for the 2023 Flower & Garden Festival, but the dates for 2022 are a great guide for what to expect. In 2022 the festival ran from early March to early July, and there is no reason not to expect the same for 2023. My advice is to keep coming to us at planDisney with your questions, but also check in regularly to the
Disney Parks Blog, as they will be the harbinger of the floral delights to come! Until then, for your planning purposes, here are some tips on what I like to do to when planning a festival visit.
BONUS TIP #1Staying at a resort on the
Disney Skyliner route is key. Regardless of budget, there is a home for any budding horticulturist. The Value resorts of
Disney's Pop Century Resort and
Disney's Art of Animation Resort are just a 20 minute soar away from
EPCOT.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, a moderate, is just 14 minutes away, and
Disney's Riviera Resort, an elegant new addition to the Disney Vacation Club, is a few minutes closer still. Of course
Disney's Beach Club Resort,
Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and
Disney's BoardWalk Inn, all deluxe options, are just a walk away.
BONUS TIP #2When planning your days, if you can visit on weekdays, you will enjoy shorter lines and lighter crowds than on the weekends.
Write me back if you have any follow-up questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug