Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World
Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World is a magical time at the park that you and your loved ones have to experience. This year the festival runs from March 6, 2019, to June 3, 2019. It's ending soon, but this is a festival that happens every year, so you have a chance to attend next year. I have been lucky to attend a few times, and each time there has been something new to experience. I wanted to give you a guide that gives you tips, and what to expect so you can enjoy everything you want to experience.
The beauty of Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival is always the best to see, especially the garden displays. These displays make Epcot come to life with color and beauty, and are sure to wow your kids. What I love about the festival is not only the beautiful flowers and sculptures, but the food is what gets me every time. We tried a bunch of new foods and drinks, and I have to tell you my belly wasn't mad at me. If you are a foodie, this is the place to be when visiting Disney. I will say it time, and time again, Disney food never disappoints.
Like the Food and Wine Festival, there are kiosks for you to try some food from around the world. I like to think of this as tapas on the go. The festival did have two new kiosks, The Berry Basket and Northern Bloom. I can tell you that you will end up spending quite a bit, but I personally think it's worth trying different food and drinks. The experience of Epcot is feeling like you are in different parts of the world, so why not try food from different countries right?
Things to do
Garden Rocks Concert Series provides guest live music from the 1960s and 1970s every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration-You can purchase a map(6.99) at Port of Entry. Go through the World Showcase in search of flowers featuring the big bee, then return your completed map to Port of Entry for a special surprise.
Garden Butterfly House – Presented by GoGo squeeZ
Check out the colorful kaleidoscope of butterflies at this exhibit. Guests can observe several species up-close, learn about the distinct stages of their life cycles. Ayden was fascinated by the caterpillars.
Mariachi Cobre Presents… The Story of Coco
Several times each day, musicians of Mariachi Cobre are joined by folklorico dancers bring the story of Disney and Pixar Coco to life. While you are there, grab a mango margarita, its delicious. There is a lot more to see from interactive play areas, Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt, and more. You and your little ones will have plenty to do and see.
Topiaries to look for
Anna and Elsa from Frozen
Located at the Norway Pavilion
Bambi and Friends
Featuring Flower, Bambi, and Thumper
Located between the United Kingdom Pavilion and Canada Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast
Located at the France Pavilion
Bo Peep and Her Sheep with Buzz Lightyear and Woody from the Disney•Pixar Toy Story Films
Located at Future World East
Bromeliad Dragon
Located at the China Pavilion
Captain Hook and Peter Pan
Located at the United Kingdom Pavilion
Chip ‘n Dale and Donald Duck with Huey, Dewey, and Louie
Located near Showcase Plaza Towers, East and West
Daisy Duck and the Floral Stars of the Show
Located near Spaceship Earth
Figment
Located near the Imagination! Pavilion
Lady and the Tramp
Located at the Italy Pavilion
Lightning McQueen and Mater from the Disney•Pixar Cars Films
Located near Test Track
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Enjoy a Picnic with Topiary Hearts
Located at Showcase Plaza
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Located at the American Adventure Pavilion
Miss Piggy and Kermit, the Frog
Located at the France Pavilion
Pandas
Located at the China Pavilion
Pluto and Goofy
Located between Future World and World Showcase
Simba and Friends
Featuring Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa, and Sarabi
Located at The Outpost Shop
Snow White and Dopey
Located at the Germany Pavilion
Stitch
Located at Mission: SPACE
The Three Caballeros
Featuring Jose, Donald, and Panchito
Located at the Mexico Pavilion
Topiary Flowers
Located near MouseGear
Topiary Sunflowers
Located at the American Gardens Theatre
Troll
Presented by Adventures by Disney®
Located at the Norway Pavilion
Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends
Located at the United Kingdom Pavilion
Tips:
Visiting in May beware it's Love Bug season so if your little ones are scared of bugs probably not the month to head to Disney. I would say head to the festival late March early April.
Pick up a Passport, its fun to mark what exhibits you visited and foods you have tried.
Cool off at The Seas with Nemo and Friends or Turtle Talk with Crush.
If you are looking for sit down dining at Epcot Coral Reef restaurant is awesome but book in advance.
Hope you guys enjoyed this quick guide of Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival an stay tuned for more Disney content coming your way.
