EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 | Stay 10 Min from Disney

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EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 | Stay 10 Min from Disney

Spring 2026 (Dates TBA)
EPCOT, Walt Disney World
10 minutes from Parkside Retreat
Official Event Website

Experience stunning character topiaries, outdoor kitchens featuring spring-inspired cuisine, and the Garden Rocks concert series at EPCOT's beloved spring festival. The Flower & Garden Festival transforms EPCOT into a botanical wonderland, with elaborate garden displays, butterfly exhibits, and over a dozen outdoor kitchen booths offering unique seasonal dishes and drinks.

Our vacation rental puts you just 10 minutes from the magic — close enough to visit multiple days and truly soak in everything the festival has to offer. Parkside Retreat's 6 bedrooms accommodate up to 14 guests, and our private pool and lush Florida landscaping give you your own garden retreat to come home to. With a full kitchen for prepping breakfast before early park days and a game room for evening entertainment, you'll have everything you need for a perfect spring Disney vacation.

Event Questions

Frequently asked

Parkside Retreat is a 6-bedroom vacation rental just 10 minutes from EPCOT. With a private pool, full kitchen, and room for 14 guests, it's a spacious and affordable alternative to Disney resort hotels — especially for groups wanting to visit the festival multiple days.
Yes — the Flower & Garden Festival is included with regular EPCOT admission. You only pay separately for food items at the outdoor kitchen booths. The topiaries, gardens, exhibits, and Garden Rocks concerts are all free with your park ticket.
Exact 2026 dates haven't been announced yet. Based on previous years, the festival typically runs from early March through early July, making it one of EPCOT's longest seasonal events.
The festival features stunning character topiaries throughout the park, outdoor kitchen food booths with spring-inspired dishes, the Garden Rocks concert series, gardening workshops, butterfly gardens, and special merchandise. It's one of EPCOT's most beautiful seasonal events.
For families and groups, absolutely. A 6-bedroom rental like Parkside Retreat often costs less per night than two Disney moderate resort rooms, while providing a private pool, full kitchen, game room, laundry, and free parking — saving you Disney's $25+/day parking fee too.

Your Home Base

Stay at Parkside Retreat

  • 6-bedroom villa, sleeps up to 14 guests
  • Private heated pool & spa
  • Game room with arcade machines
  • Full kitchen & laundry facilities
  • 10 min to Disney, 12 min to ESPN Complex

The Real Cost of a Hotel vs. One Comfortable Home

Hotels look cheaper at first - until you factor in multiple rooms, fees (parking, resort fee, etc), and limited space. Our home offers room to relax, amenities you'll actually use, and a better overall value.

July 2026

Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Parkside Retreat
$495
Embassy Suites
$768
Disney Swan
$795
Stella Nova
$2,376
Helios Grand
$1,086
JW Marriott
$1,074
Hilton Orlando
$401
Parkside Retreat

The Real Comparison

Hotels charge per room. You'd need 2-5 rooms to match our guest capacity.

Your Savings

$698+

per night vs. 3 hotel rooms

Private Pool
Game Room
Kitchen
Free Parking
No Resort Fees

Guest Experiences

The accommodations were great for our 10-person group. Location to many shops and restaurants made it convenient for stocking up on food and getting meals. Access to the club with pool and lazy river was a nice addition. I highly recommend.

Jeffrey · January 2026

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