The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular array of colors, fragrances, and tastes. With the festival running from February 28 to May 27, 2024, guests have a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant beauty of spring at Walt Disney World Resort. This post will guide you through the magical world of topiaries and gardens at this year’s festival, ensuring you know exactly where to find your favorite displays.
A World of Topiaries
The festival showcases meticulously crafted topiaries, featuring beloved Disney characters and scenes that bring the magic of storytelling to life through horticulture. Here’s where you can find them:
- Main Entrance: Be greeted by the new “Wish” topiaries, alongside a fluttering display of Butterflies.
- World Celebration: Explore the creativity with Figment, as well as Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Donald Duck in various spots including the Community Garden near Connections Café.
- World Discovery: Encounter the new Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, Buzz Lightyear, and a heartwarming scene with Bambi and Friends.
- World Nature: Step into stories with Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep, as well as Simba and Friends, and the comedic duo, Pumbaa and Timon.
- Rosewalk to World Showcase: Find Goofy, the iconic Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, and Pluto, and venture through the World Showcase for a global storytelling journey from “Encanto” in the Mexico Pavilion to Peter Pan and friends between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions.
Global Gardens: A Horticultural Adventure
In addition to the topiaries, the festival is rich with Global Gardens that educate and inspire:
- The Community Garden (World Celebration): Connect with nature in a communal setting.
- Festival Blooms (World Celebration): Admire living panoramas made of thousands of flowers.
- Prehistoric Garden (World Discovery): Travel back in time with plant life from the age of dinosaurs.
- Butterfly Landing (World Nature): Get up close with a kaleidoscope of butterflies.
- The Honey Bee-stro (Rosewalk): Learn about the critical role of honeybees in our environment.
New for 2024
This year introduces the China Penjing Garden at the China Pavilion and the Gnome Garden at the Germany Pavilion, adding even more diversity to the festival’s offerings.
Planning Your Visit
With so much to see and do at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, planning your visit is key. Make sure to check the festival dates and times, and consider using the My Disney Experience app for up-to-date information and to navigate the festival with ease.
Conclusion
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is a must-visit event for Disney fans, garden enthusiasts, and anyone looking to celebrate the beauty of spring. With its array of topiaries, gardens, and educational displays, the festival offers something for everyone. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this enchanting event at Walt Disney World Resort.