As the chill of winter fades, EPCOT transforms into a vibrant spectacle of color and life with the arrival of the Flower and Garden Festival. A highlight of this eagerly anticipated event is the Garden Rocks Concert Series, bringing a diverse range of musical performances to the heart of the park. For those planning their visit to the 2025 festival, the concert lineup and dining package details have been unveiled, promising an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, the festival blooms from March 5, 2025, to June 2nd, and Garden Rocks Dining Packages become available for booking starting January 29, 2025.
Discover the Magic of the Garden Rocks Concert Series
The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is a springtime celebration that bathes every corner of EPCOT in floral beauty, showcasing stunning topiaries and blossoming gardens. True to the spirit of all EPCOT Festivals, the Flower & Garden Festival features daily entertainment at the America Gardens Theater stage. The signature music event, known as Garden Rocks, presents a mix of popular headliners on weekends and talented local musicians throughout the week, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere for all guests.
Attending a Garden Rocks concert is a complimentary treat for EPCOT visitors, but securing a seat for these popular shows, especially for well-known artists, often requires patience. Standby lines can form more than an hour before showtime. For guaranteed seating and a more relaxed experience, consider booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package at one of EPCOT’s participating restaurants. Guests utilizing the Disney Dining Plan can often apply their dining credits towards these packages, offering excellent value. For those paying out of pocket, the dining package typically adds a modest $10-$20 to the cost of a comparable meal at the same restaurant. Even if standby seating isn’t available, the enchanting melodies of Garden Rocks can still be enjoyed from the surrounding areas outside the theater, contributing to the overall festival ambiance.
Garden Rocks concerts offer three daily performances at the America Gardens Theater, with showtimes at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. To attend a concert, valid EPCOT admission is necessary, along with a park reservation if your ticket type requires it. Prepare to be entertained by the exciting lineup scheduled for 2025, detailed below.
2025 Garden Rocks Concert Schedule: A Melodic Journey
- Mar 7-8: Tommy DeCarlo, formerly of Boston
- Mar 9-10: Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Mar 11-13: TBD
- Mar 14-15: Blue October
- Mar 16-17: Rick Springfield
- Mar 18-20: TBD
- Mar 21-22: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- Mar 23-24: 38 Special
- Mar 25-27: TBD
- Mar 28-29: Jason Scheff, Longtime singer of Chicago
- Mar 30-31: Queensrÿche (NEW)
- Apr 1-3: TBD
- Apr 4-5: THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
- Apr 6-7: Sugar Ray
- Apr 8-10: TBD
- Apr 11-12: Simple Plan
- Apr 13-14: Jo Dee Messina
- Apr 15-17: TBD
- Apr 18-19: Mike DelGuidice
- Apr 20-21: A Flock of Seagulls
- Apr 22-24: TBD
- Apr 25-26: Taylor Dayne
- Apr 27-28: 98 Degrees
- Apr 29 – May 1: TBD
- May 2-5: Plain White T’s
- May 6-8: TBD
- May 9-10: Jon Secada
- May 11-12: Maverick City Music (NEW)
- May 13-15: TBA
- May 16-17: The Spinners
- May 18-19: The Pointer Sisters
- May 20-22: TBA
- May 23-24: The Outlaws (NEW)
- May 25-26: Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
- May 27-29: TBA
- May 30-31: The Cat Empire (NEW)
- June 1-2: We The Kingdom (NEW)
Elevate Your Experience with Garden Rocks Dining Packages
For a seamless and enhanced Garden Rocks concert experience, consider indulging in a Dining Package. Fifteen exceptional EPCOT restaurants are participating in offering Garden Rocks Dining Packages for 2025. With the exception of one location, all are Table Service restaurants where advance reservations are highly recommended. Each package, whether booked in advance or as a Same-Day option, guarantees a seat at a Garden Rocks concert performance on the same day. When making your Dining Package reservation, you will be prompted to select your preferred concert showtime. Upon completing your meal, you will receive a special badge indicating the reserved concert time and date for guaranteed entry.
Please note that Dining Package prices do not include admission to EPCOT, and a separate theme park reservation is required if your ticket necessitates it. The added value of the dining package, which includes guaranteed concert seating, typically represents an additional cost of approximately $20 per adult and $10 per child, when compared to the standard cost of dining at these restaurants.
Disney Dining Plan users can maximize their plan benefits by using their credits to cover the cost of Garden Rocks Dining Packages. Your dining package confirmation will detail the number of credits required. In 2025, the credit redemption is generally consistent with the number of credits needed for a non-package meal at the same dining location.
Table Service Garden Rocks Dining Packages: Plan Ahead for Perfection
Advance reservations for Table Service Garden Rocks Dining Packages can be made online starting January 29, 2025. Pricing details and participating locations are listed below. Kindly note that dining packages are not offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
Adult pricing applies to guests aged 10 and older. Listed prices exclude tax and gratuities. Except for Spice Road Table, the package includes an entree and dessert, or a full buffet/family-style meal, along with a beverage (including alcoholic beverages for guests aged 21 and over). At Spice Road Table, the package features 2 small plates and one beverage per person (alcoholic beverages are included for guests 21+), plus a shared tagine and dessert platter for the group.
| Restaurant | Meal | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biergarten Restaurant – Germany Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $66 | $35 |
| Chefs de France – France Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $69 | $34 |
| Coral Reef Restaurant – The Living Seas Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $73 | $29 |
| Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion | Breakfast | $66 | $40 |
| Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $79 | $49 |
| La Crêperie de Paris – France Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $51 | $24 |
| La Hacienda de San Angel – Mexico Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $82 | $37 |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse – Canada Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $99 | $39 |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant – China Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $59 | $23 |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room – United Kingdom Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $61 | $26 |
| Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya – Japan Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $80 | $45 |
| Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $56 | $21 |
| Teppan Edo – Japan Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $80 | $45 |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante – Italy Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $75 | $28 |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria – Italy Pavilion | Lunch/Dinner | $63 | $27 |
Same-Day Garden Rocks Dining Packages: Spontaneity and Song
For those seeking flexibility, a Same-Day Dining Package is available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue located in the American Adventure Pavilion. The 2025 pricing is $36 (plus tax) for adults and $21 for children. To inquire about same-day availability, which is not guaranteed, please visit the restaurant on the day you wish to attend a concert.
