Disney Parks and Walt Disney World have released the 2026 concert line-up for the Epcot Flower & Garden Rocks concert series. The Music of ABBA, Information Society, FireHouse, Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves, Josiah Queen, and Iam Tongi will be new to the series this year, providing something for every musical taste. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is blooming back to life March 4 to June 1, 2026, along with the ever popular Garden Rocks Concert Series! With a mix of chart-topping legends, powerhouse vocalists, and Orlando’s rising local talent, this year’s lineup brings something fresh to the American Gardens Theater in The American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot. Garden Rocks concerts are performed throughout the Festival. In recent years, on Friday to Monday nights the concert series featured globally known artists, and talented local acts were featured Tuesday through Thursday nights. Show times are typically 5:30PM, 6:45PM & 8PM. Concerts are included with regular park admission to EPCOT. If going to Epcot before 2pm, make sure you have a park reservation! Garden Rocks Dining Package What’s Included Dining Packages are available to pair breakfast, lunch or dinner (either a three-course meal or full buffet with a beverage — non-alcoholic or alcoholic for of-age guests — based on location) at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date. The exception is Spice Road Table, where each guests receives 2 small plates and a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older), and a shared tagine and a shared dessert platter for the table. Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy: An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage. The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage. One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation. Reservations for 2026 Dining Packages open February 5th. The Garden Rocks Concert Series is the perfect springtime night out: enjoy a delicious meal, then head over to America Gardens Theatre knowing your seat is waiting for you. Thanks for visiting! You can also follow me at: Instagram at Ladies.WhoDisney YouTube at Travels With Mickey Pinterest at Travels with Mickey Instagram at Travels with Mickey Please visit and follow my Amazon store for more helpful items to make your Disney visit and travel even more enjoyable! P.S. If you found this helpful, please don’t keep it to yourself. Please share on Facebook or PIN to your favorite Pinterest board (share buttons are below). Thanks so much! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. This means I will earn a commission – at no extra cost to you — if you click on the link and purchase anything from these trusted companies. It helps Zest4Travel, a small business, stay in business. Thanks for your support!
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Port Canaveral: Complete Guide to Orlando Airport, Shuttle Options and Hotels
Travels with Mickey Cruises Disney Planning & Packing About Cruises Disney Planning & Packing About More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Port Canaveral Cruise Port Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Cruise This post may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. I only share products I personally use, genuinely recommend, or believe will help make your cruise travel easier and more enjoyable. Thank you for supporting Travels With Mickey! Port Canaveral is one of Florida’s busiest cruise ports and is conveniently located about 45 minutes east of Orlando. It’s a major homeport for some of the biggest names in cruising, making it an incredibly popular starting point for Caribbean cruises and beyond.But Port Canaveral is more than just a place to board your cruise ship.The surrounding Space Coast offers plenty to see and do, from beautiful beaches and waterfront restaurants to fishing charters and, if you time your visit right, the chance to watch a rocket launch. And, of course, the legendary Kennedy Space Center is just a short drive away.If you’re flying into Orlando for your cruise, why rush straight to the port? Why Arrive Early for a Port Canaveral Cruise? I always recommend arriving at least a day before your cruise whenever possible. And Port Canaveral gives you a great excuse to arrive even earlier.Spend a couple of days exploring Florida’s Space Coast, with its beautiful beaches, laid-back coastal towns, restaurants, and plenty of hotels to choose from.You can also make a trip to Orlando part of your cruise vacation. Spend a few days enjoying Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, or SeaWorld Orlando before heading to Port Canaveral.Whether you want beaches, theme parks, space exploration, or simply a little extra vacation time, there are plenty of reasons to turn your cruise departure into part of the trip. Port Canaveral Quick Facts Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida Distance from Orlando International Airport: Approximately 45 miles Cruise terminals: Multiple cruise terminals serving a variety of cruise lines Nearby attractions: Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, beaches, restaurants, fishing charters, and more Major cruise destination: Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries are especially popular Port Canaveral is one of those cruise ports where the vacation doesn’t have to begin when you step onboard your ship. Give yourself some extra time, explore the area, and enjoy a little more Florida before you sail. Getting to Port Canaveral Flying f you’re flying to Port Canaveral for your cruise, you’ll most likely arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).Orlando International Airport is the closest major airport to Port Canaveral and is approximately 45 miles away. Depending on traffic, the drive from MCO to Port Canaveral generally takes about 45 minutes to an hour.Orlando Sanford International Airport is another option, although it is farther from the port.Both airports have plenty of rental car options, and you’ll find numerous hotels in the Orlando and Port Canaveral areas if you decide to arrive a day or two before your cruise.From Orlando International Airport, the drive to Port Canaveral is relatively easy. The route generally takes you east toward the Space Coast, with toll roads available depending on your chosen route.One important tip: Give yourself plenty of extra time on cruise day. Florida traffic can be unpredictable, and you’ll want to arrive at the port with time to spare rather than watching the clock while sitting in traffic.And honestly, if you’re flying into Orlando anyway, why not arrive a day or two early? A pre-cruise stay gives you a chance to relax, explore the Space Coast or Orlando, and start your vacation before you ever step onboard your ship. Driving to Port Canaveral Driving to Port Canaveral is pretty straightforward. Interstate 95 (I-95) runs north and south along Florida’s east coast. As you get closer to the port, watch for signs directing you toward A1A, Cocoa Beach, and Port Canaveral.While each cruise terminal has its own address, they are all located within the same port complex. For navigation, you can use:9241 Charles M. Rowland DrivePort Canaveral, FL 32920Once you arrive in the Port Canaveral area, follow the signs for your cruise line and ship. The port will have signage directing you to the appropriate terminal for ships departing that day. Port Canaveral Driving Times & Distances How long it takes to reach the port will depend on traffic, but here are approximate distances and drive times from some popular locations in the area: Keep in mind that Florida traffic can change these times considerably, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours or during busy travel periods. Give yourself plenty of extra time on embarkation day. Using Toll Roads Between Orlando and Port Canaveral If you’re driving from Orlando, you may encounter toll roads along the way. If you’re renting a car at Orlando International Airport, one option worth knowing about is the Visitor Toll Pass™. (Florida toll roads are now cashless.)The Visitor Toll Pass is a free, temporary toll pass for rental car customers traveling roundtrip from Orlando International Airport (MCO). It can help you avoid some of the additional toll-related fees that rental car companies may charge when you use their toll programs.The pass is available at MCO in: Terminal A: Level 1 Terminal B: Level 1 Terminal C: Level 4 If you’re renting a car at MCO and driving to Port Canaveral, it’s worth checking out the Visitor Toll Pass before you leave the airport.For the most current information, availability, and instructions, visit Visitor Toll Pass. Shuttles to Port Canaveral There is a thriving transportation industry built around Port Canaveral cruise passengers, so you’ll find plenty of options for getting between Orlando International Airport, Orlando-area hotels, and the cruise terminals.While shuttle transportation can seem expensive at first, remember that you won’t have to pay for parking at the port if youContinueContinue reading “Port Canaveral: Complete Guide to Orlando Airport, Shuttle Options and Hotels”
Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World
We spent four nights at the Grand Floridian in March. I have always wanted to stay in this wonderful hotel, and thanks to my cast member daughter, we finally had the opportunity! Our first video has been posted too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T82WnE9sQKk Be sure to watch! We stayed in Sugar Loaf, which is the concierge building. The rooms were very nice. I was not able to get pictures of our room. 🙁 The concierge room was actually an area in the main lobby….they had food offerings available throughout the day. Alcoholic beverages were also available….all we had to do to was ask! The interior of the main building is beautiful. In the evenings, there is live jazz music on the balcony overlooking the first floor and during the day, there is live piano music. And if you look closely, you will find several wonderful mosaics on the floor….next time you go, see if you can find them! This hotel has two pools. The larger of the two has a hot tub, but does not have a life guard. The other pool has a fun kids water area with a large hat that dumps water. And a VERY fun slide! We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Disney property and hope to return someday.
This is the best pool in DisneyWorld!
I just moved my youngest daughter from Disneyland to DisneyWorld. Yes…you read that right…moved her! She works for Disney and was transferring to Florida. Living the dream! The drive took us five days. Luckily, we had perfect weather. Totally unlike what I left behind in Idaho, where we are experiencing the worst winter in 80 years. I will post more on that later. Right now, I am can’t wait to share where we stayed in DisneyWorld! Since Erin works for Disney, we were able to stay at the Disney Beach Club Resort and enjoyed the #1 pool in the property. DisneyAddicts just posted an article rating the top 10 pools at DisneyWorld. http://www.disneyaddicts.com/top-7-resort-swimming-pools-disney-world-8901/ This is the view from our room of the pool. We got in a little too late that night to take advantage of it, but believe me…we did the following day! I also took a few pictures of the lobby. This is a wonderful hotel and worth every penny! We found this adorable picture in our room also. I just love Disney! Here are a few photos of the room I pulled from the Disney website. They even had hidden Mickey’s in the shower curtain! We had a small balcony with chairs and a table where we could enjoy the sunset. And let me tell you about those beds….like sleeping on a cloud!