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6 September 2007: Flower and Garden Festival
2008 dates
The Epcot International Flower and Garden
Festival is extended once again, running from March 19 2008 through to
June 1 2008.
5 April 2007: 2007 Festival opening day photos
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Main Entrance
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Innoventions Plaza
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Fountain of Nations
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World Showcase Plaza
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United Kingdom Pavilion
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Canada Pavilion
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World Showcase Area Vendors
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Water Garden Wonders
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Florida's Wildflowers
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Tricks of the Trade
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Dynamite Vegetable Garden
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Minnie's Butterfly Garden
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Tip Top Turf
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Pluto's Play Zone
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Odyssey Festival Center
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Mexico
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Norway
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China
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Disney Vacation Club Africa
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Growing Future Gardeners
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Germany
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Italy
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America Adventure
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Japan Pavilion
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Morocco
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The Art of Outdoor Living
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France Pavillion
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27 March 2007: Epcot International Flower &
Garden Festival themed weekend details
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A new Cinco de Mayo
celebration, interactive bug releases, family-fun activities and how-to
gardening sessions add plenty of themed fun to every weekend of the 14th
annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival April 5 through June
3. Each of the nine festival weekends features a special theme with
events and activities that add to the daily festivities.
Premiere Weekend April 5-8
The festival opens with 30 million blooms, topiary magic, gardening
activities and new exhibits.
Paul Revere and the Raiders launch the Flower Power concert series at
America Gardens Theatre.
Paul James, a.k.a. "The Gardening Guy(" and host of HGTV's "Gardening By
the Yard," answers gardening questions and provides helpful insight into
this popular hobby as part of the Great American Gardeners series
presented by the American Horticultural Society on April 5-8 at 12:30
and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center.
Garden Parties Weekend April 13-15
Beloved Disney characters host a series of whimsical garden parties for
guests.
Tony Orlando in concert (4/13-14) and The Buckinghams (4/15) belt out
nostalgic tunes during the Flower Power concert series.
Pat Lanza, author of "Lasagna Gardening," dishes up tips on how to
improve Florida soil for growing herbs and plants like the pros. At
12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center.
Art in the Garden Weekend April 20-22
Guests get a first-hand look at nature through the eyes of plein air
artists and can browse the works of featured Art in the Garden artists.
The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie (4/20-21) and The Box Tops (4/22)
rev up the Flower Power concert beat through the weekend.
Renowned wilderness photographer Clyde Butcher talks with guests about
their passion for the outdoors and offers photography tips. At 12:30 and
3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center.
The renowned Florida Highwaymen appear with their legendary landscapes.
Children can enjoy the Kids Paint Out experience in Future World East.
Easels and special paint bottles are set out for kids to paint freehand
(or any other style) with the assistance of a professional artist
nearby.
I Dig Bugs Weekend April 27-29
Guests discover that bugs are fun and keep gardens healthy.
Disney's Animal Kingdom bug specialists appear to give guests a close-up
look at caterpillars, spiders and other creatures.
The Tokens (4/27-28) and Peter & Gordon (4/29) rock the Flower Power
concert stage.
Tom Turpin, award-winning Purdue University professor of entomology and
founder of the "Bug Bowl," talks about the benefit of insects. At 12:30
and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center.
Jiminy Cricket and friends make special appearances in Future World
throughout the weekend at various times.
Ladybugs will be released more frequently throughout the I Dig Bugs
Weekend.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend May 4-6
The history behind the Cinco de Mayo holiday comes alive during
fun-filled activities at the Mexico pavilion.
Petula Clark revives 1960s memories (5/4-5) and Nelson featuring the
songs of Ricky Nelson (5/6) strike a familiar chord during daily
concerts.
Central Florida gardening celebrity Tom MacCubbin piques interest with
talks on edible landscapes. At 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey
Festival Center.
Mother's Day Weekend May 11-13
Members of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs exhibit a spectacular
display of floral arrangements at the Festival Center.
Moms are treated to a complimentary flower exclusively on Mother's Day,
May 13.
Families can celebrate mom at the Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13,
at World ShowPlace. Times are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can make
reservations at 407/WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Flower Power great Davy Jones makes moms swoon during daily concerts.
Guerlain perfume specialist Raymond Western talks about the intimate
relationship between perfumes and plants like those displayed at the
France pavilion's Fragrance Garden. At 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden
Odyssey Festival Center.
Children can create the perfect Mother's Day card.
Characters in Bloom Weekend May 18-20
Dozens of Disney characters pop up throughout the park for a character
extravaganza.
B.J. Thomas (5/18-19) and Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill (5/20) make
Flower Power concerts sing each weekend day.
Robert Bowden, director of the lush Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando,
discusses plants with character, including those with unusual texture,
color and habits. At 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the Garden Odyssey Festival
Center.
Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden showcases a glittering Tinker Bell topiary
and provides fun for everyone, especially younger children. The new
Pluto's Play Zone features climbing fun for kids 6 and up.
On May 19, from 1-5 p.m., and May 20 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., artisans
showcase handcrafted dolls and teddy bears at World ShowPlace.
Memorial Day Weekend May 26-28
Children can take part in Field Day activities in Future World East with
beanbag tosses, relay races and other outdoor fun.
Fans dig The SOS Band (5/26) and Gary Puckett (5/27-28) in concert for
Flower Power fun.
Gary Alan, landscape designer and TV and radio personality, talks about
ideas and methods to create a magical landscape. At 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
May 25-27 at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center.
Festival Farewell Weekend June 1-3
Georgia Tasker, author of "Wild Things-the Return of Native Plants" and
"Florida Gardeners Guide," caps the Great American Gardeners series with
sage gardening advice. Tasker holds the Lifetime Achievement Award from
the Tropical Audubon Society and writes for the Miami Herald.
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone wrap the Flower Power series with
their lively British brand of rock.
Surprise craft activities help kids wrap up their festival fun.
24 February 2007: 2007 Flower Power Concerts
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Retro-hit makers like
Petula Clark, Jose Feliciano, Peter & Gordon and The Box Tops rev up the
Flower Power concert series April 5-June 3 at the 14th annual Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival in Walt Disney World Resort.
The spring shower of hit songs from the 1960s and '70s begins with
opening-weekend performances by Paul Revere and the Raiders, known for a
slew of singles like "Good Thing" and "Birds of a Feather." Other oldie
chart-toppers featured by some of the festival's 17 musical acts include
"Happy Together," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "Mrs. Brown
You've Got a Lovely Daughter." B.J. Thomas, Herman's Hermits starring
Peter Noone, The Guess Who and The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie are
among returning acts to appear during the 60-day Flower Power concert
series. Davy Jones will perform again this year during the popular
Mother's Day Weekend.
Flower Power concerts strike a lively, nostalgic chord daily at America
Gardens Theatre at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. and are included with regular
Epcot admission. Here's the lineup*:
April 4-9 -- Paul Revere and the Raiders "Good Thing"
April 10-14 -- Tony Orlando in Concert "Tie a Yellow Ribbon"
April 15-18 -- The Buckinghams "Kind of a Drag"
April 19-21 -- The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie "Happy Together"
April 22-24 -- The Box Tops "The Letter"
April 25-28 -- The Tokens "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
April 29-May 1 -- Peter & Gordon (New) "A World Without Love"
May 2-3 -- Jose Feliciano (New) "Light My Fire"
May 4-5 -- Petula Clark (New) "Downtown"
May 6-10 -- Nelson featuring the songs of Ricky Nelson "(Can't Live
Without Your) Love and Affection"
May 11-15 -- Davy Jones "Daydream Believer"
May 16-19 -- B.J. Thomas "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"
May 20-22 -- Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill "Midnight Confessions"
May 23-25 -- The Guess Who "American Woman"
May 26 -- The SOS Band (New) "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"
May 27-30 -- Gary Puckett "Over You"
May 31-June 3 -- Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone "Henry the 8th"
*Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
20 October 2006: Flower & Garden Festival
expands for 2007
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A flower-festooned
pirate ship will drop anchor and Disney princess topiaries will color
the landscape at the 14th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden
Festival April 5-June 3 at Walt Disney World Resort. Previously running
for seven weeks, the popular festival expands to 60 days this year and
offers more floral fantasy and gardening fun than ever before.
The first-ever pirate ship topiary will feature Peter Pan and his
nemesis, Captain Hook, plus Tinker Bell -- all as intricately designed
topiaries. Pirate Mickey Mouse and Princess Minnie Mouse, plus
Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and her Beast from "Beauty and the
Beast," and other popular characters make topiary appearances throughout
the park. A towering Pirate Goofy, with Donald Duck and Pluto, offer
Disney gardeners a chance to reach new topiary heights.
In all, there will be more than 70 topiaries -- plus 30 million blooms,
artfully designed floral beds, expertly crafted bonsai trees and lush
rose gardens gracing the 300 acres of Future World and World Showcase.
For the first time in the festival's history, Disney's horticultural
team will plant two crop rotations during the fest -- which will produce
"the biggest opening show ever" and allow for a more brilliant floral
display for the festival's duration, says horticultural manager, Eric
Darden.
Beyond the dazzling displays of bursting blooms, the Epcot International
Flower & Garden Festival is known by gardening aficionados for its
celebrity guest speakers, hands-on seminars and innovative planting
demonstrations and exhibits.
Each evening, Flower Power concerts rock the park with live
entertainment from top acts of the 1960s and '70s. Past lineups have
included The Turtles, Davy Jones, The Association and other crowd
pleasers.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of
butterflies in a screened, walk-through enclosure that will include a
live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as
butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete
with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles
in size this year following an overwhelming family response during its
2006 debut.
New themed weekend events will salute spring romance and Easter whimsy.
Back by popular demand are the child-friendly I Dig Bugs weekend, Art in
the Garden weekend, and the time-honored Mother's Day celebration, among
others.
Other festival features include:
- The Festival Center, where guests can find
program guides and festival merchandise and attend speaker
presentations and demonstrations.
- The popular Great American Gardeners series,
opening with Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard," April
5-8.
- A "Lift and Sniff" Fragrance Garden at the
France pavilion showcasing flowers and plants used to create several
Guerlain perfumes.
- Disney Gardening at Home presentations during
which Disney horticulturists share tips and secrets for at-home
gardening.
- Kids' activities, including an upgraded,
fun-filled Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden, Disney character meet and
greets and daily ladybug releases.
More information about the Epcot International
Flower & Garden Festival is available by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639)
or by visiting disneyworld.com/flower. The festival, including all
gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission.
And while millions of blooms adorn Epcot, one million very special
dreams will be granted to guests visiting Walt Disney World and
Disneyland resorts during a first-of-its kind celebration, "The Year of
a Million Dreams." Guests will find Disney cast members delivering an
unprecedented level of guest service. The celebration will also be
highlighted by the debut of innovative Disney attractions and
entertainment spectaculars at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World
resorts.
28 April 2006: Flower and Garden Festival
Opening Weekend photos
Main Entrance - Crazy over Daisy

Above: Donald and Daisy sail through the tunnel of
love

Above left: Donald and Daisy topiaries
Above right: Stitch topiary
Innoventions Plaza

Above: Cinderella and Prince Charming dance to music

World Showcase Plaza

Festival Center
Featuring:
● Ask an Expert
● Art in the Garden Gallery
● Festival Store
● Artisans
● Great American Gardeners
● Disney Gardening at Home
● Planting Pointers
● Festival Blooms

Above: The main entrance to the centre

Above: Inside the Festival Centre

Above: Artwork displays
Floral Corridor
Featuring "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs topiaries" and Bambi
topiaries

Above left: Snow White topiary
Above right: Bambi topiary



Above: Floating gardens and international flower beds
Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden
Located on the Imagination Walkway
featuring topiary and a children's play area

Above left: The entrance to the garden
Above right: The Tinker Bell topiary

Above: The fairyland and topiaries

Above: The kids playground
Tricks of the Trade
Located on the Imagination Walkway, featuring tips and guides to how
the various displays are accomplished

Above right: Floating gardens

Above left: Lumiere topiary
Above right: Sphagnum Topiary

Above left: An empty frame ready to be filled with
flowers
Above right: Shrub Topiary

Above left: Hanging baskets

Above: Flower towers
Water Garden Wonders
Located on the Imagination Walkway, featuring water landscaping
displays



Above: The ponds and waterfall features
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden
Hundreds of free flying butterflies in a walk through exhibit


Above left: The entrance into the butterfly house
Above right: The Minnie Mouse topiary

Above: Close up of the butterflies

Above: The children's playground just outside
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden
United Kingdom Pavilion

Above left: Eeyore and Piglet topiaries
Above right: Rabbit topiary

Above left: Tigger topiary
Above right: Pooh topiary
France Pavilion

Above left: The perfume bottle topiaries
Above right: The Fragrance Garden
Morocco Pavilion - Ultimate Backyard Garden
Party
Home Depot give ideas on how to host a garden party.


Japan Pavilion

Above: Japanese bonsai

Above: Japanese bonsai

The Shishi-odoshi (Clacker Garden) produces musical
notes through water moving bamboo
American Gardens Theatre

Above: The theatre ready to host the Flower Power
concert series
Italy Pavilion

Above: Container Gardens
Germany Pavilion

Above left: The specially themed festival miniature
railway
Above right: A vendor selling large garden railways

Above: Dwarf topiaries
China Pavilion

Above left: Bromeliad Dragon Topiary
Above right: Penjing Chinese bonsai

Above: Panda topiaries
Norway Topiary

Above: Norway's troll topiary
Festival Marketplace

Above: Vendors at the Festival Marketplace
3 April 2006: 2006 Flower Power Concerts
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. --The Guess Who, Davy
Jones, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone and other pop hit makers of
the past reign over the Flower Power concert series April 21-June 11 at
the 13th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Walt
Disney World Resort.
The spring shower of hit songs from the 1960s and '70s begins with
opening-weekend performances by Nelson, known for their hit, "After the
Rain," and covers of their father Ricky Nelson's music, including
"Garden Party." Other oldie chart-toppers featured by some of the
festival's 15 musical acts include "Happy Together," "Raindrops Keep
Fallin' On My Head" and "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter." The
Guess Who, The Association, The Tokens and Tony Orlando of "Tony Orlando
and Dawn" fame, are new to the concert this year. Arlo Guthrie, B.J.
Thomas and The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie are among returning acts
in the musical series for the seven-week Flower Power concerts. Davy
Jones, who has opened the festival during previous years, will perform
this year during the popular Mother's Day Weekend.
Flower Power concerts strike a lively, nostalgic chord daily at America
Gardens Theatre at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. and are included with regular
Epcot admission. Here's the lineup*:
April 21-24 - Nelson
April 25-27 - The Buckinghams
April 28-May 1 - Gary Puckett
May 2-4 - Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill
May 5-8 - Paul Revere and the Raiders
May 9-11 - The Association
May 12-15 - Davy Jones
May 16-18 - The Tokens
May 19-22 - B.J. Thomas
May 23-25 - Felix Cavaliere's Rascals
May 26-29 - The Guess Who
May 30-June 1 - Tony Orlando in Concert
June 2-5 - Arlo Guthrie
June 6-7 - The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie
June 8-11 - Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
*Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
3 April 2006: Flower and Garden Festival
Weekend Themes
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Interactive bug
releases, colorful art displays, family-fun activities and how-to
gardening sessions add plenty of themed fun to every weekend of the 13th
annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival April 21 through
June 11. Each of the eight festival weekends features a special theme
with events and activities that add to the daily festivities.
Premiere Weekend April 21-23
- Epcot opens with 30 million blooms, topiary
magic, gardening activities and U.S. Postal Service launch (9:30
a.m., April 21) of its Art of Disney Romance commemorative stamp.
- Nelson launches the Flower Power concert
series at America Gardens Theatre.
- Paul James, a.k.a. "The Gardening Guy(" and
host of HGTV's "Gardening By the Yard," answers gardening questions
and provides helpful insight into this popular hobby as part of the
Great American Gardeners series presented by the American
Horticultural Society on April 21, 22 and 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- New Romance stamps go on sale with first-day
cancellation offered to Disney guests.
Party in the Garden Weekend April 28-30
- Beloved Disney characters host a garden party
for guests at the Ultimate Backyard Garden Party presented by The
Home Depot, where luau, wedding and birthday party areas showcase
ways to throw a big bash.
- Guests can extend their pinkies for a Future
World tea party, then celebrate their "unbirthdays" in Alice's
Unbirthday Party near the Sculpture Garden in Future World.
- The Home Depot and FamilyFun magazine host
special kids' activities.
- Gary Puckett belts out nostalgic tunes during
the Flower Power concert series.
- Roger Swain, past host of PBS's "The Victory
Garden," shares his gardening know-how.
Art in the Garden Weekend May 5-7
- Twelve artists working in various mediums
throughout the weekend will create a variety of works in the Epcot
gardens. Guests also can observe nature through the eyes of 16 plein
air artists May 6 and 7.
- Paul Revere and the Raiders rev up the Flower
Power concert beat through the weekend.
- Renowned wilderness photographer Clyde
Butcher joins Robert L. Bendick Jr. of The Nature Conservancy to
talk with guests about their passion for the outdoors.
- Festival poster artist Michael Sullivan signs
his artwork for guests all weekend.
- Children can enjoy the Kids Paint Out
experience located inside the Sculpture Garden daily from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. A half dozen easels and special paint bottles are set out for
kids to paint freehand (or any other style) with the assistance of a
professional artist nearby.
Mother's Day Weekend May 12-14
- Members of the Florida Federation of Garden
Clubs exhibit a spectacular display of floral arrangements at the
Festival Center.
- Moms are treated to a complimentary photo and
a flower exclusively on Mother's Day, May 14. Photo locations can be
found throughout the park.
- Families can celebrate mom at the Mother's
Day Brunch May 14 at World ShowPlace. Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Sunday. Guests can make reservations at 407/WDW-DINE (939-3463).
- Flower Power great Davy Jones makes moms
swoon during daily concerts.
- Guerlain perfume specialist Raymond Western
talks about the intimate relationship between perfumes and plants
like those displayed at the France pavilion's Fragrance Garden.
- Children can create the perfect Mother's Day
card.
Characters in Bloom Weekend May 19-21
- Dozens of Disney characters pop up throughout
the park for a character extravaganza.
- The Home Depot hosts gardening-related
activities and hands-on fun throughout the weekend.
- FamilyFun magazine features kid craft
activities at the Test Track walkway.
- B.J. Thomas makes Flower Power concerts sing
each weekend day.
- Butterfly curator Jaret Daniels tells guests
how to bring winged beauties to their gardens.
- The brand-new Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden
showcases a glittering Tinker Bell topiary and provides fun for
everyone, especially younger children. Older children can blast off
on the SpaceNet climber near Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden.
- On May 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., artisans
showcase handcrafted dolls and teddy bears.
Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29
- Children ages 3-9 can take part in Field Day
activities near The Land with beanbag tosses, relay races and other
outdoor fun.
- Fans dig The Guess Who in concert for Flower
Power fun.
- Pat Lanza, author of "Lasagna Gardening,"
dishes up tips about growing herbs that taste great in Italian
dishes.
I Dig Bugs Weekend June 2-4
- Guests discover that bugs are fun and keep
gardens healthy.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom bug specialists
appear in Future World East to give guests a close-up look at
caterpillars, spiders and other creatures.
- Gritty Arlo Guthrie brings guitar, harmonica
and classic folk to the Flower Power concert stage.
- Robert Bowden, director of the lush Harry P.
Leu Gardens in Orlando, discusses great Florida plants.
- Jiminy Cricket and friends make special
appearances in Future World throughout the weekend at various times
- Ladybugs will be released more frequently
throughout the I Dig Bugs Weekend.
Festival Farewell Weekend June 9-11
- Central Florida gardening celebrity Tom
MacCubbin caps the Great American Gardeners series with advice on
creating imaginative container gardens.
- Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone wrap
the Flower Power series with their lively British brand of rock.
- Festival poster artist Michael Sullivan signs
his artwork for guests Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Surprise craft activities help kids wrap up their festival fun.
14 January 2006: Flower and Garden Festival
information
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Donald and Daisy
topiaries cruise through a floral tunnel of love while topiaries of
Cinderella and Prince Charming "waltz" amid blossoms and greenery.
Disney "sweetheart" topiaries based on decades of happily-ever-after
classic stories add romance and whimsy to the 13th annual Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival April 21-June 11 at Walt Disney
World Resort.
Known by gardening aficionados for its celebrity guest speakers,
hands-on seminars and planting demonstrations, the seven-week festival
will take place in the park's Future World and World Showcase. Thirty
million blooms, intricately designed floral beds, artfully crafted
bonsai trees, lush rose gardens and more Disney character topiaries will
grace the park's 300 acres. Nightly Flower Power concerts will rock the
landscape with live entertainment from top acts of the 1960s and '70s.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden, which debuted at the 12th annual
festival, will return with hundreds of butterflies in a screened,
walk-through enclosure and will include a live exhibit showing how
caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies.
Themed festival events pump up the fun with the child-friendly I Dig
Bugs weekend, Art in the Garden weekend and the time-honored Mother's
Day weekend, among others. Other festival features include:
- The Festival Center, where guests can find
program guides and festival merchandise, as well as guest speakers
and demonstrations.
- The popular Great American Gardeners series,
opening with Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard," April
21-23.
- A "see and sniff" Fragrance Garden at the
France pavilion showcasing flowers in several perfumes.
- Disney Gardening at Home presentations where
Disney horticulturists share tips and secrets for at-home gardening.
- Kids' activities, including the fun-filled
Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden and Disney character meet and greets.
- More information about the 13th annual Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival is available by calling
407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or by visiting disneyworld.com/flower. The
festival is included in regular Epcot admission.
14 January 2006: Flower & Garden
Festival dates
"Thirteen" is a lucky number for fanciers of flowers, because 2006 marks
the 13th spring that Epcot has blossomed with the flora of its
International Flower & Garden Festival. Opening April 21 and continuing
daily through June 11, the festival features signature topiary,
specialty gardens abloom with millions of flowers, how-to gardening
seminars and demonstrations, butterfly and ladybug releases plus other
activities and areas for junior green thumbs, specially themed weekends
and daily Flower Power music concerts.
Epcot guests can make plans for visits to the 13th annual Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival by calling 407/W-DISNEY. The
festival is included in regular Epcot admission.
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