Go-To Guide for Everything Flower and Garden Festival
The Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is hands down my absolute favorite festival to attend at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. I would like to say that Eat to the Beat is my actual favorite festival because I get to see Hanson, but Flower and Garden has my heart and I’m ready to tell you why!
Make sure you save this post in your bookmarks because you’ll want to come back so you don’t forget to try all these amazing dishes on your next trip to the Flower and Garden Festival. This year it is running from March 3, 2021 through July 5, 2021! This is the longest it’s ever ran so if you ever missed it in the past this is your sign to go!
Topiary Displays, Exhibits, and Gardens
Photo Credit Touring Plans
This is honestly an absolute must- do when visiting The Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! These topiaries will blow your mind. They are cultivated by Disney’s very own horticulturists. Here is a list from Disney Parks Blog on where to find each one so you don’t miss out on any of them!
Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Broom, Ostriches, Hippo and Mushroom – Main Entrance
Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep – Future World West
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy – Between Future World & World Showcase
Pluto and Chip ‘n Dale – Between Future World and World Showcase
Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – Showcase Plaza
Buzz Lightyear – Future World East near Mission: SPACE®
Figment – Future World West near Imagination!
Topiary Butterflies – Future World West
The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion
Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion
Troll – Norway Pavilion
Dragon Topiary – Japan Pavilion near Torii Gate
Pandas – China Pavilion
China Zodiac Topiary Garden – China Pavilion in front of Nine Dragons
Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Future World West
Snow White and Dopey – Germany Pavilion
Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
Remy – France Pavilion
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
Peter Pan and Captain Hook – United Kingdom Pavilion
Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion
Tinker Bell and Fairy Houses – United Kingdom Pavilion
Bambi and Friends – Future World East near Mouse Gear
Below are some of my personal favorites from this year (photo credit via my friend Sophie):
Global Gardens
You’re not going to want to miss out on the absolutely beautiful gardens filled with colorful flowerbeds and exotic plants and flowers all where you can learn about amazing sustainable foods and how Disney teaches us the ways we can live in beautiful harmony with the world and nature provided around us. Click here to see the full list from Disney Parks Blog.
Of course you know my absolutely favorite garden is The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ® at Future World West. I love this hands-on experience where, yes, you can actually interact with the butterflies, safely of course. If you’re super lucky and there at the right time you can even see a butterfly in it’s final stages of emerging from it’s chrysalis!
Outdoor Kitchens
If you’ve learned anything from my last two articles you know I LOVE my food! So without further ado, let’s get into the BEST part of the festival in my opinion, the Flower & garden food! I will touch base on a few of my MUST TRY foods but be sure to check out the full list on Disney Parks Blog.
In order of photos:
Mickey Tart Peanut Butter Mousse with Strawberry Jam and Boba Pearls (V) located at FLAVOR FULL KITCHEN near the Honey Bee-stro Garden (sadly not being served this year)
Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, and Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables from Northern Bloom in the Canada Pavilion STILL AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!
Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream and Citrus Crumble STILL AVAILABLE THIS YEAR! Located at The Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza).
Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (sadly not being served this year)
Photo Credit Disney World
Live Entertainment
While you’re enjoying the beautiful sights of all the flowers and gardens and taking in the delightful tastes of the festival food be sure to check out all the splendid entertainment offerings! Part of the entertainment is the Mickey and Friends World Tour where you just may see Mickey and his friends. Don’t miss out on the Princess Promenade where you can wave to some of your favorite princesses as they travel around the World Showcase in their very own horse-drawn carriage! Click here to see the full list of live entertainment from Disney Parks Blog.
Fun For Kids of All Ages
The Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival offers some amazing exhibits and interactive gardens for all the kiddos to enjoy! You already know The Goodness Garden Butterfly House is my number one go-to (free) but there is also a Health Full Trail (free), Spikes Pollen-nation Exploration ($7.99), and Egg-stravaganza Scavenger hunt ($7.99), and the Jammin’ Gardeners (free). I think I’m definitely going to hit up that scavenger hunt in 47 days! Click here for detailed description of each from Disney Parks Blog.
I can’t wait to get back to this festival with some of my best friends and enjoy ALL the amazing things!
Pictures above: Me and my girlfriends with our AP magnet, a beautiful flower display in France, and an up-close of my beautiful Daisy magnet.
What are you most looking forward to doing at Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival ?
