Who's playing the Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT in 2024, plus important dates for the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) cabins at Fort Wilderness and top picks from the Valentine's foodie guides at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Sneak Peek 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Dates and Music Line-Up

Spring is almost here and on the Walt Disney World festival calendar that means it's nearly time for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

The 2024 festival runs from February 28 through May 27 including topiaries, gardens, food and music.

EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series 2024 Line Up

All shows at the American Gardens Theatre (American Adventure Pavilion)

Showtimes: 5:30 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 8:00 p.m.

February 28, 29: The Vybe (local cover band)
March 1, 2: Jason Scheff (former frontman with Chicago)
March 3, 4: Richard Marx (Top Hit: Right Here Waiting)
March 5, 6, 7: Evolution Motown (cover band, motown hits)
March 8, 9: Berlin (Top Hit: You Take My Breath Away, from Top Gun)
March 10, 11: Rick Springfield (Top Hit: Jessie's Girl)
March 12, 13, 14: Dian Diaz (pop rock, R&B, Latin, jazz)
March 15, 16: Modern English (New) (Top Hit: I Melt With You)
March 17, 18: Commodores (Top Hits: Easy; Three Times a Lady)
March 19, 20, 21: Foreigners Journey (hits from Foreigner and Journey)
March 22, 23, 24, 25: The Orchestra (former members of ELO)
March 26, 27, 28: The Female Collective (all female cover band)
March 29, 30: Mike DelGuidice (former guitarist/vocalist with Billy Joel)
March 31, April 1: The Pointer Sisters (Top Hits: I'm So Excited; He's So Shy)
April 2, 3, 4: Funkafied (classic funk covers, with horns section)
April 5, 6: Blue October (Top Hit: Hate Me)
April 7, 8: Crowder (New) (David Crowder, Contemporary Christian music)
April 9, 10, 11: The Hooligans (Psychobilly music)
April 12, 13: Jo Dee Messina (Top Hits: Head Carolina, Tails California; My Give a Damn's Busted)
April 14, 15: A Flock of Seagulls (Top Hits: I Ran; Space Age Love Song)
April 16, 17, 18: M-80s (80s rock cover band)
April 19, 20, 21, 22: The Plain White Ts (Top Hit: Hey There Delilah)
April 23, 24, 25: The Champagne Orchestra (local jazz band)
April 26, 27: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas (of Jefferson Starship. Top Hit: We Built this City
April 28, 29: Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone (Top Hit: I'm Henry the VIII I Am)
April 30, May 1, 2: Southbound (local country music party band)
May 3: Monsieur Periné (Afro Colombian latin music)
May 4: Raul Acosta and Oro Solido with Magic Juan (Dominican band)
May 5: Raul Acosta and Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala and the Puerto Rican Power Band
May 6: TBA
May 7, 8, 9: Gilly and the Girl (local acoustic duo)
May 10, 11, 12, 13: Simple Plan (Top Hit: Perfect)
May 14, 15, 16: Element (vocals and band combined with ASL)
May 17, 18: The Spinners (Top Hits: It's a Shame; Then Came You
May 19, 20: TBA
May 21, 22, 23: Epic Live! (party band)
May 24, 25: Lit (New) (Top Hit: My Own Worst Enemy)
May 26, 27: TBA

Garden Rocks Dining Packages Open February 6

To guarantee priority seating for a show, you can book a dining package at one of seven EPCOT restaurants:

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Biergarten Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
Garden Grill Restaurant
Rose & Crown Dining Room
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Brews & Barbecue (same-day, in-person walk-up packages only)

For more information, including pricing and availability, visit DisneyWorld.com. Packages go on sale beginning Feb. 6.

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DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness Open July 1, 2024

Get ready for a little luxury accommodation magic amid the rustic charm of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

Starting on July 1, 2024, you will have an all-new way to stay in the great outdoors with many of the comforts of “home” in the newest Disney Vacation Club property, The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.

The new cabins will make a relaxing retreat nestled in the scenic woodlands of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The first loop will open on July 1 with a second loop opening later in the month, and more throughout the year.

Here are some dates to keep in mind before The Cabins begin opening in July:

February 1: DVC Members can begin purchasing points for the Fort Wilderness cabins.
February 15: DVC Members who have added on points at the cabins can begin booking stays.
February 27: Point sales for the cabins open to the general public.
March 12: New DVC members who have the cabins as their home resort can begin making reservations.
April 23: All DVC members can begin making reservations at the Fort Wilderness cabins.

Whether or not you stay at Fort Wilderness, there are several unique things to do onsite:

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

This is the longest-running live show (with good reason) that we have been visiting since the 1970s. Probably the most under-rated or lesser known of the Walt Disney World must-do

Tri-Circle D Ranch

Whether you are visiting the horses here or taking a relaxing trail ride through the southern pines (recommended), this is another great Fort Wilderness exclusive.

Outdoor Recreational Activities

Fishing, biking, renting a canoe or kayak, or enjoying the playground facilities...if you need a little time and space to escape the high energy of the parks, Fort Wilderness is a great place to be.

Chip 'n' Dale's Campfire Sing-Along

Another long-running Fort Wilderness tradition, the Chip'n'Dale Campfire Sing-Along is the most laid back way to interact with these two that you'll find anywhere. Plus, you can buy a s'mores kit from the Chuckwagon Snack Bar or bring your own marshmallows and sticks.

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Walt Disney World and Disneyland Valentine's Foodie Guides

Time to feel the love tonight and give the taste buds some tasty attention. Here's this year’s Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day!

Walt Disney World

Disney Springs

Amorette's Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available)

Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Strawberry Cheesecake

The Ganachery

Puppy Love Chocolate Piñata filled with hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 15)
Mickey Chocolate Bites: Milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate (New) (Available through Feb. 29) > Top Pick
Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square: Strawberry ganache blended with champagne enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (Available Feb. 1 through 18)

Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar (February 1 - 17)

Berry Lovely: Bacardí Dragonberry Rum with orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, watermelon syrup, and splash of soda garnished with a strawberry (New) > Top Pick

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