EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, An Array of Springtime Brilliance!
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Springtime means the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival At Walt Disney World and the park explodes with the vibrant color and the beauty of 30 million blooms. And during the festival, Disney goes above and beyond with captivating experiences such as a butterfly house with 1,000 native butterflies, outdoor kitchens offering tasty treats and refreshing drinks, dozens of Disney-themed topiaries, how-to talks, and an outdoor concert series featuring big name bands from the past.
Here are some more facts about this festival:
This annual event, which began in 1993, features more than 500,000 plants, trees and shrubs specially planted for the festival (*TIP below).
It takes 400 Walt Disney World horticulturists to make it a reality
There are 225 floating mini-gardens in the walkway between Future World and World Showcase.
The festival (including the live band entertainment) is included as part of your Park Admission.
The even runs from February 28th to May 28th, 2018. If you would like to experience this event and its beauty, you can! There are still great discounts available for Disney vacation packages! Just contact me!
Hope to see you there this Spring!!!
* TIP: There are special 3 hour tours offered during the festival that go to a variety of the countries and explain the horticulture. Advanced reservations are required, price $85pp.
Bonus Tip: Many of the foods served at the Outdoor Kitchens participate, as a snack credit, in the Disney Dining Plan.