Credit: DisneyWalt Disney World has officially confirmed a change at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival—and while it may not be the kind of “removal” guests typically expect, it is happening immediately, and it will affect what you experience in the park starting April 6.
If you’re heading to EPCOT this week or planning a spring visit, this is one of those subtle but important updates that can easily slip under the radar. There’s no massive signage about it. No big announcement blasting across the app. But once the calendar flips to April 6, part of the festival you may have been planning around will be gone.
And in its place? Something familiar—but still different enough to change your day.
A Festival Favorite Quietly Disappears
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has been running for over a month now, bringing with it everything fans expect—topiaries, outdoor kitchens, live music, and that laid-back springtime energy that makes this festival one of the most popular of the year.
But as of April 6, one of the festival’s rotating food experiences is officially being removed.
The “Early Bloom” menu at the Farmer’s Feast outdoor kitchen is no longer available once the date changes.
This isn’t a permanent closure of the booth itself, but it is the full removal of that specific menu lineup. If you had your eye on any of those dishes, your window to try them has officially closed.
What’s Being Removed
The Early Bloom menu featured a lineup that leaned heavily into fresh spring flavors, and for many guests, it quickly became a must-do stop inside CommuniCore Hall.
Items that are now gone include:
- Grilled asparagus with pancetta, spring peas, and a soft-poached egg
- Seared scallop with spring pea risotto and lemon beurre blanc
- Blueberry crumble cake with blueberry-lemon soft serve
These dishes helped define the early portion of the festival, especially for returning guests who prioritize trying seasonal offerings before they rotate out.
And now, just like that, they’re off the menu.
Why Disney Is Making This Change
If this feels sudden, it’s actually part of a larger system Disney has been using for years—but one that can still catch guests off guard.
Farmer’s Feast operates on a rotating menu structure, meaning it doesn’t serve the same dishes for the entire festival. Instead, it cycles through multiple themed menus based on specific date ranges.
The Early Bloom menu was always scheduled to run from March 4 through April 5.
April 6 marks the official transition point.
Still, unless you’ve been closely tracking festival timelines, it’s easy to assume everything sticks around longer—especially when the festival itself continues for weeks after.
What Replaces It on April 6
With the removal of Early Bloom, Disney is immediately introducing the next phase of the booth: the Springtime menu.
Starting April 6 through May 10, guests will now find an entirely different set of dishes available at Farmer’s Feast.
The new menu includes:
- Heirloom tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and balsamic pearls
- Grilled beef strip loin with tomato risotto and basil pesto
- Peach cobbler with cinnamon gelato and streusel
This isn’t a downgrade—it’s just a shift. And for some guests, it may actually be a reason to return.
In fact, Disney has quietly built this rotation system into the festival as a way to keep things fresh and encourage repeat visits.
The One Thing That’s Not Changing
While the food menu is getting a full swap, not everything at Farmer’s Feast is being removed.
The beverage lineup remains unchanged through May 10, meaning if you’ve already found a favorite drink, you don’t have to worry about it disappearing overnight.
That includes options like:
- Raspberry lemonade hard cider
- Hibiscus tangelo hard seltzer
- Hibiscus lemonade cocktail with gin
- Frozen lemon tea with honey and bourbon
So while the food side of the experience resets, part of the booth’s identity stays consistent.
Why This Matters for Your Trip
At first glance, this might seem like a minor change. A menu swap. A routine update.
Guests don’t just show up and eat randomly anymore. They build snack lists. They prioritize booths. They plan their park days around what’s available—and when.
And when something disappears overnight, it can completely shift those plans.
If you were hoping to try the scallop dish or that blueberry dessert, you won’t get another chance this season.
On the flip side, if you’re visiting later in April or early May, you’re walking into a completely different version of the same booth.
A Pattern Disney Doesn’t Always Spotlight
This kind of change also speaks to a broader pattern at EPCOT festivals.
Disney rotates offerings more often than many guests realize—but those rotations aren’t always heavily promoted.
Instead, they live in the fine print. The dates. The details you only notice if you’re paying close attention.
That’s why changes like this can feel “sudden,” even when they were technically planned all along.
And it raises a bigger question for festival fans: how many other experiences are quietly shifting during your visit?
The Bigger Picture for Flower & Garden
The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival still has plenty to offer beyond this change.
The Garden Rocks concert series continues to draw crowds. The topiaries remain a major highlight across the park. Outdoor kitchens still line World Showcase with dozens of options.
But this update is a reminder that the festival isn’t static.
It evolves.
Menus change. Offerings rotate. Experiences shift depending on when you visit.
And if you want the full picture, timing matters more than ever.
Final Takeaway
Disney isn’t shutting down a festival booth—but it is removing a piece of it, effective immediately.
As of April 6, the Early Bloom menu at Farmer’s Feast is gone, replaced by a new Springtime lineup that will carry the booth into its next phase.
For casual guests, it may not feel like a big deal.
But for Disney fans who plan every bite, every stop, and every experience?
This is exactly the kind of change that can reshape your entire EPCOT day.