Flower and Garden

The inside scoop on the Flower and Garden Festival held each spring at Walt Disney World' Epcot theme park.

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2010

One of my favorite celebrations of spring, the 2010 International Flower and Garden Festival runs at Epcot March 3-May 16. Here is a photo essay of my favorites at this year's festival.

Donald, Daisy and Goofy welcome you to Epcot.
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My absolute favorite Flower and Garden Festival topiary!
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Giraffe family near Spaceship Earth welcomes guests to the 2010 International Flower and Garden Festival.
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Creativity on display: the Lion King celebration behind Spaceship Earth.
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Pumba's hanging out with his pals near Innoventions.
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Timon: Dinner is served!
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Flowers surround the lake between Future World and World Showcase.
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A fancy ballerina from Fantasia stands guard at the World Showcase.
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Bambi and Friends at the United Kingdom Pavilion... Of course, it makes sense to find Flower at the Flower and Garden Festival.
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Look for Peter Pan under the trees next to the fish and chips shop, next to Captain Hook.
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Dancing around the World Showcase, those princesses have a wonderful life... even when they are made of flowers.
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Isn't it wonderful to be a princess? (Although I guess, princes don't really grow on trees.)
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Fragrant Perfume Bushes in Epcot's France Pavilion. I'd love to see these topiaries there all year 'round!
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Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip and Cosgrove are very inviting at the France Pavilion.
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Belle and the Beast Have a blossoming romance. (Awww, couldn't resist.)
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Magic carpet ride with Aladdin in Morocco. I wonder where Jasmine is? She should be hanging out at Epcot too!
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Here's the schedule for the Flower Power Concerts that are part of the Flower and Garden Festival.
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Farmer Donald and Goofy at Epcot's America Pavilion. Glad they enjoy being outdoors!
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Our Host and Hostess at the Flower and Garden Festival: Mickey and Minnie. Look for them to the right of America Pavilion bldg.
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Lady and the Tramp look so precious in Italy. Guess they are waiting for a spaghetti dinner.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs enjoy a fine time in Germany.
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Wouldn't you love spending every day in the gardens at Disney World?
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The dragon in the lagoon in front of the China pavilion is wonderfully awesome.
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How appropriate to find a garden gnome in Norway.
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Here are Mickey and Minnie again, this time at the entrance to the World Showcase.
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The butterfly house near Test Track in Future World is must-see at the Flower and Garden Festival.
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Farewell for now!
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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Insider Secret!

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Butterfly garden.Now that the Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park, it's time to review my top tip for getting the most out of the day at the park!

Yes, my favorite Disney vacation tip is EXTRA special for special events like the Flower and Garden Festival:

Arrive at the theme park 15 minutes before official opening time!

So why is that important?

By arriving early, you'll be one of the first people in the park. That means shorter waiting time at the most popular attractions and more time to enjoy the park. You'll be able to see most of the attractions in Future World within two hours, leaving the rest of the day to enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival and regular attractions in the World Showcase.

Get a head start on planning your day by reviewing the Epcot maps on Pages 25-31 in Mouse Map. (Order now, and save $2 off the downloadable PDF!)

Posted by Anne on Wed, 2009-03-25 18:24

Overview: Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2009

Flower and Garden Festival 2009.It's just around the corner -- the 16th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Beginning on March 18 and continuing to May 31, this year's festival will feature what we all know and love about the annual event and few new surprises.

New this year are an elaborate "Cinderellabration" topiary and an environmentally friendly Green Garden. And as we've come to expect. there will be dozens of exhibits and activities geared toward gardening and outdoor fun. Flower Power concerts return each weekend at America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase.

Every spring, the raised beds at the entrance to Epcot in the shadow of Spaceship Earth are like a playground for the Disney gardeners! This year, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip, and Belle and Beast from "Beauty and the Beast" debut in all their "blooming finery" as the grand front-entrance topiary during the 75-day festival. The gardeners create a total of 70 additional topiaries throughout the park. Read more

Posted by Anne on Tue, 2009-03-03 20:51
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