Taste of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival is HERE! Running March 3rd – July 5th, 2021, this annual springtime event is full of gardens, food, entertainment, and more! I love this event because it’s the beginning of Spring and the theme of this festival is so fun! You’ll be able to enjoy it so much during this festival and you don’t want to miss it! I recently visited this festival and have nothing but GREAT things to say about it. You won’t be disappointed if you get to visit!
Topiary Displays, Exhibits, & Gardens
There are topiaries of animals and all of your fun Disney characters. You’ll find displays including Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Woody, Bo Peep, Plus and Chip ‘n Dale and so many others in fun locations throughout the park including:
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
Global Gardens
These beautiful flowerbeds and gardens help us understand sustainable foods and how we can live within nature. There are so many beautiful gardens including the floating gardens that drift through the ponds around Future World/World Showcase as well as the Goodness Garden Butterfly Houe where you can see all of the butterflies up close.
Outdoor Kitchens
Sample all types of different foods and drinks at these exclusive Outdoor Kitchens. Kitchens are open daily March 3 through July 5, 2021, from Park Open to Park Close. Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase and can be found all throughout the park. Outdoor Kitchens Include:
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)
Cider House (World Showplace)
The Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza)
Epcot Farmers Fest (World Showplace)
Epcot Sunshine Friddle (Future World East)
Festival Favorites (World Showplace)
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (World Showplace)
Fleur de Lys (France)
Hanami (Japan)
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board (Showcase Plaza)
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
Lotus House (China)
Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
Northern Bloom (Canada)
Pineapply Promenade (Showcase Plaza)
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Taste of Marrakesh (Morocco)
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods (Showcase Plaza)
Live Entertainment
Find Mickey and Friends as they make their way around the World Showcase! You’ll also see the Princess Promenade as they travel in a horse-drawn carriage.
During the International Flower & Garden Festival, you’ll also find other great live entertainment. Be sure to check the Festival Guide for showtimes and locations on the day of your visit. This includes:
Jammin Gardeners: Canada Mill Stage
Voices of Liberty America Gardens Theatre
Mariache Cobre: America Gardens Theatre
Pianist: World Showplace
Kids Activities at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
The Goodness Garden Butterfly House allows you to get up close and personal to butterflies and learn all about their butterfly lifecycles. This does close at dusk each day.
The Health Full Trail allows the entire family to learn about ways to stay healthy and garden along the walkway.
Spike’s Pollen-National Exploration is a fun scavenger hunt.
Merchandise
Be sure to pick up your Flower & Garden-themed merchandise that can be found all along the park!
There is still plenty of time to visit Walt Disney World and experience this festival at Epcot! I’d love to help you plan a trip for the future!
Love and Travel Dust,
Molly
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