Disney unveils first batch of concerts for Epcot flower fest
A partial lineup for Disney World’s Garden Rocks concert series, a musical element of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, has been announced. For the first time, the performances will be seven days a week, bringing the total number of concerts to 270 next spring.
Among the Garden Rock newbies are TobyMac, Men at Work’s Colin Hay and the Smithereens. Revealed artists thus far are: March 9-10: Glass Tiger March 17-20: Simple Plan March 28-29: Berlin (featuring Terri Nunn) March 30-31: The Smithereens April 3-4: Christopher Cross April 5-7: The Spinners April 12-13: Sister Sledge April 17-19: Sister Hazel April 20-21: Steven Curtis Chapman April 22-23: TobyMac April 24-26: Lonestar April 27-30: The Orchestra (former members of ELO)
May 1-4: Herman’s Hermits (starring Peter Noone) May 5-7: Don Felder May 20-21: Colin Hay Look for about 10 more acts to fill in the gaps. The 90-day festival runs from March 6 through June 3.
Concerts will be held at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly. They are included in regular Epcot admission.
The park offers a Garden Rocks dining package that includes a meal in an Epcot restaurant and guaranteed concert seating. Reservations will be accepted starting Dec. 13. For more info or for reservations, call 407-939-3463 or go to FreshEpcot.com.