Spring is one of my favorite seasons and the The Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is the place to be! Epcot is already a magical place BUT pair Epcot with Spring and you get a very Magical Springtime experience!
The grounds at Epcot are always kept beautifully throughout the year, but Springtime brings an extra magical touch with The Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This year the festival runs from March 3-July 5, 2021, bringing amazing topiaries, garden displays, fresh springs flavors and more! Check out the incredible things you can explore if you plan a visit during springtime at Epcot!
Flowers, Gardens, and Topiaries…OH MY!
The Disney horticulturists are amazing artists! It’s pretty incredible how the parks look all year long, but it is even more magical during the Flower and Garden festival. It is a spectacular sight to see our favorite Disney characters come to life with the use of flowers and plants. There are over 20 jaw-dropping displays to see:
- 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
Along with the amazing character topiary displays, there are 20 global garden displays with exotic flowers and plants native to the countries you see around the world. These colorful gardens offer guests opportunities to rest and relax and learn more about sustainable foods and plant life.
Spike’s Pollen-nation Exploration
This springtime scavenger hunt is fun for all ages. Spike the Bee has left his pollination trail all across Epcot collecting nectar and pollinating the gardens. Guests can purchase a map and stickers and follow his trail and explore the beauty that the International Flower and Garden Festival has to offer. Be on the lookout for spike in the beautiful gardens and complete the map, once the map is completed, you can return to Disney Traders or World Traveler shop to receive a special surprise!
Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt
This egg-stra special event is another sweet surprise that guests can do as they are walking around the World Showcase. Similar to Spike’s Pollen-nation Exploration map, guests can purchase an egg hunt map to use. Oversized, painted character eggs are strategically hidden around. Inside stores, up high and low; the hunt is on! Once the map is complete a little surprise can be picked up at Disney Traders or World Traveler shop. My kiddos loved completing this egg hunt when we visited a few years ago!
Outdoor Kitchens
The outdoor kitchens bring guests fresh garden flavors from around the world. Get a taste of spring as you sit among the beautiful gardens. There over a dozen outdoor kitchens for guests to explore.
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market-Germany
- Cider House-World Showplace
- The Citrus Blossom-Showcase Plaza
- *New* Epcot Farmers Feast-World Showplace
- *New* Epcot Sunshine Griddle- Future World East
- Festival Favorites- World Showplace
- Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth- Future World West
- 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
- Pineapple Promenade- Showcase Plaza
- Primavera Kitchen- Italy
- Taste of Marrakesh -Morocco
- Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ Foods- Showcase Plaza
Jammin’ Gardeners
In addition to the Live Entertainment that Epcot already has to offer, watch the JAMMin’ Gardeners show off their skills with a unique stage show. Listen to this percussion band use non-traditional musical instruments to make incredible beats and music! It’s funny, quirky and entertaining.
Springtime truly is the best time and what better way to spend the day and make even more magical than at Epcot! Experience the beautiful colors and fresh spring flavors during The Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival!
