Disney Must Do: Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Spring is finally here! When I think of Spring, I think of Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot in Walt Disney World! Although Flower and Garden Festival has been going on since the beginning of the month, I figured what better time to talk about it then on the First Day of Spring!
If you’re headed to Walt Disney World between now and May 29, 2017, you’ve got to check out the International Flower and Garden Festival! Here’s a few reasons why you need to experience Flower and Garden Festival.
The Beauty of the Gardens
It’s no secret that Disney Parks have amazing landscaping year round, but for Flower and Garden Festival, I feel that they bring out the best of the best! Everywhere you turn there are topiaries and gardens dedicated to specific Disney characters based on location! For example, if you’re in Future World, look for Figment near Spaceship Earth. You’ll also find Buzz Lightyear right outside of Mission Space! The same is true when it comes to the World Showcase. Each country has character representation by topiaries! In Norway, you’ll find Elsa and Anna. In France, look for Belle and the Beast! It’s truly spectacular to see the magic of the details in each topiary. From the textures, to the colors and of course the shapes and sizes, each garden is truly a work of art!
The Extra Activities
Epcot is all about experiencing new things and this concept shines for Flower and Garden Festival! Aside from the existing attractions in the park, additional booths and activities are available during the festival for you and your family to take advantage of. Have you ever wanted to visit a butterfly garden? You can at Flower and Garden Festival! In Future World you can have the chance to walk through a butterfly garden and learn all about these amazing creatures. If you’re more into shopping, no problem! Epcot has stands set up around the World Showcase for guests to browse and purchase while visiting the park! They even have nightly concerts on the weekends called Garden Rocks.
The Adventurous Foods
In a similar way of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, the Flower and Garden Festival offers special foods and pop up restaurants throughout the World Showcase! Just grab your Garden Passport, and take your taste buds on a trip around the world! Some Flower and Garden Festival favorites include Frushi and Violet Lemonade, but don’t stop there! There’s tons to taste while you’re in Epcot. Fun Fact: Dole Whip is usually only available in Magic Kingdom, The Polynesian, and Animal Kingdom while at Walt Disney World, but for the Festival you can find Dole Whip in Epcot! Just head on over the Pineapple Promenade and get your pineapple fix! Feeling adventurous? Try it with coconut rum! You’ll love it!
So if you find yourself in sunny, Orlando, Florida this spring make sure to visit Epcot! There’s tons to see and do at the Flower and Garden Festival, but it only lasts until May 29, 2017. So don’t miss your chance to try Violet Lemonade!
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Flower and Garden Festival?
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Bobbi
March 20, 2017 at 8:43 amEpcot isn’t my favorite but the Flower & Garden Festival is beautiful! I didn’t realize you could get a Dole Whip during this time at Epcot!
Leah | Five for the Road
March 20, 2017 at 9:04 amI didn’t know that about Dole Whip!! Awesome!! We were at Epcot last year the day before the festival started. We didn’t get the extra events but we got to see all the flowers. It’s so pretty!
Beth
March 20, 2017 at 9:33 amThis looks like so. much. fun. The Elsa and Anna topiary is STUNNING. I would love to see more! Might have to travel up to Orlando from Miami this Spring and check it out myself. 🙂
Leslie
March 20, 2017 at 10:12 amI want to go! How gorgeous, i am loving Elsa & Ana as plant life too. I bet you guys had a blast, it certainly looks like it.
Karoliina Kazi
March 20, 2017 at 10:24 amOh wow – Im a huge lover of well made gardens and flowers in general and I would so enjoy this!
Kanishka Acharya
March 20, 2017 at 10:38 amIt feels like a really good event! I wish I could attend it especially because Spring is my favorite season and what better than to experience it at Disney’s. The Disney concepts are real amazing! Good post and thanks for sharing!
Nicole Booz
March 20, 2017 at 11:05 amHow beautiful!! I’ve never been to Epcot but I would love to during this time of year!
Harshraj Jhala
March 20, 2017 at 11:56 amGreat images and simply awesome place!
Nora
March 20, 2017 at 12:34 pmOh wow, looks beautiful! I think I’d have loved that place when younger. 🙂
Mary Robb
March 20, 2017 at 1:52 pmThese photos are beautiful! I love the sidewalk butterflies, is that with chalk?!
Bella
March 20, 2017 at 2:34 pmAwww that looks so fun, I miss Disney so much, I need to go back.
Silvia
March 20, 2017 at 4:30 pmI just went to Epcot and you’re right it’s absolutely gorgeous there right now! The flowers everywhere and the garden’s art is magnificent.
Candice Nikeia
March 20, 2017 at 4:30 pmThis looks like so much fun! I am glad you all had such a wonderful time. I will have to check it out soon!
Prerna Garg
March 20, 2017 at 6:10 pmMy God, this park looks absolutely stunning and a must-visit. I’d definitely put it on my must-go list when I visit Florida. Thanks for sharing. You have some wonderful pictures 🙂
Rebekah
March 20, 2017 at 8:19 pmWe love Epcot any day of the year, but haven’t been to the flower and garden festival in many years. It’s always so lovely!! Thanks for sharing some great pics!
Elly Leavitt
March 20, 2017 at 8:53 pmnever been to disney but this park is all sorts of springtime perfection- all I want rn when New York is literally subzero haha. x
Greta
March 20, 2017 at 10:52 pmThese gardens look so magical! I can see why you love it so much.
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Cait Weingartner
March 21, 2017 at 2:29 amFrom the looks of these fantastic photos, it looks like you had an incredible time at Disney! It’s been WAY too long since I’ve paid a visit to the Magic Kingdom, and I may just have to change that soon.
David Elliott
March 21, 2017 at 9:15 amI have heard that the gardens in Disney World are amazing. I really need to get out there with my daughter soon. Trying to plan a trip.
Kaylee
March 21, 2017 at 9:53 amI am heading to Epcot later this week and your post has me so excited to go!
Michelle Paige
March 21, 2017 at 10:26 amThis looks like so much fun! I had no idea they did this!
Alexandra Hollander
March 21, 2017 at 10:28 amI’m from Florida, went to school in Tampa, so I’ve grown up going to Disney. I love the Flower and Garden Festival! Epcot is so beautiful with all of the arrangements, perfect for the start of spring
Marie Ernst
March 21, 2017 at 11:38 amEveryone seems to be going to Disney right now and it is giving me major FOMO! Those garden sculptures are amazing!
Cameron
March 21, 2017 at 1:40 pmHow fun! It looks like you all had a great time!
Seersucker Sass
March 21, 2017 at 8:20 pmThis looks like so much fun! I have been wanting to go back to Disney for years, and I think one day when I’m on your page I will end up just booking tickets and planning a trip! Haha. You have the best Disney adventures 🙂
XO, SS || Seersucker Sass
amy
March 22, 2017 at 2:41 pmThe Disney flower garden festival has been on my bucket list for so long!! I need to go, looks beautiful!!
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Kristin
March 22, 2017 at 3:49 pmI had no idea Disney had this! Now I want to go!
Kristin
The Blush Blonde
Ivelisse
March 23, 2017 at 1:35 pmAhh omg this looks gorgeous! It is on my bucket list to go to Disney one day!
Love,
Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com
Oksana
March 24, 2017 at 9:49 amIt looks like you had a really good time! Can you believe I’ve never been on a roller coaster in my entire life?!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses
March 24, 2017 at 5:07 pmOMG I need to book a trip to Epcot ASAP!!!!! I haven’t been in *years*!
Coming Up Roses
Hannah
March 27, 2017 at 12:11 amThis looks so much fun! Love looking at all your pictures:)
xoxo, Hannah