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Epcot International
Flower and Garden Festival
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Spring into the planting season at the biggest
flower and garden party that ever bloomed!
March 19 - June 1, 2008
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In 2008 there are more:
* Blooms and Brunches
* Beautiful Butterfly Gardens
* Perfect Planting Pointers
* Fabulous Florida Flowers
* Wonderful Wildflowers
* Fantastic Fragrances
* Dynamic Disney characters than ever before!
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Read below for more
information on Epcot's amazing Mother's Day Brunch! What
could be more perfect than celebrating with your mother in
the midst of a beautiful spring flower festival enhanced by
the timeless magic of Disney? Reserve your tickets early. |
Spring arrives
perfectly on schedule in the beautiful state of Florida. By the time
you arrive, hundreds of thousands of flowers will already be
displaying their brightest and most brilliant blooms, perfectly
arranged in a breathtaking, magical landscape. At this time of year,
the weather will neither be too warm, nor too cool - an ideal time
to visit this tropical Disney location. Have you ever seen a
beautiful shrub trimmed precisely to be shaped like one of your
favorite Disney characters? Well then prepare to be dazzled by an
amazing assortment Disney topiary in the world! Look for topiaries
of Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell,
Donald, Daisy, and more! Plan an Easter Brunch or a special Mother's
Day Brunch!
Interact with top horticulturists
inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion at Garden Town, a new festival
addition, where you can get gardening tips, participate in
demonstrations, plan your day, and more! Have a fun evening under
the stars at the America Gardens Theatre and enjoy the music that
inspired generations during the Flower Power Concert Series. Try our
new "Easter Brunch" on March 23rd. And mom will love our scrumptious
"Mothers Day Brunch" on May 11th so make your reservations early!
Space is limited.
EVENT TICKETS: Admission to
Epcot® required.
EVENT DATES: March 19 - June
1, 2008
FESTIVAL
HIGHLIGHTS
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Fun in the Sun
- Main Entrance
Goofy catches the perfect wave as we celebrate
all the fun you can have in the sun!
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Green Garden
- Future World East
Discover how you can create an environmentally
friendly, low-input garden of your own as you
explore this unique garden.
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Minnie's Magnificent
Butterfly Garden
- Test Track Walkway - Presented by
Claritin®
Experience hundreds of free-flying
butterflies as you venture through lush foliage
in this distinctive garden and butterfly house.
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Peter Pan's Neverland
Garden -
Imagination Walkway - Presented by
ValleyCrest Landscaping Solutions, Inc. & Cherry
Lake Tree Farm
See some of your favorite characters from
Peter Pan in topiary! Most appreciated by
children 2-5.
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Dynamite Vegetable Garden
- Future World West - Presented by Dynamite
Plant Food®
Discover the fun and great taste of growing
fabulous vegetables.
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Florida's Wildflowers
- Imagination Walkway - Presented by the
Florida Department of Agriculture
See how Florida's wildflower growers are helping
to make our state a more beautiful place.
Children may participate in a fun wildflower
activity.
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Tricks of the Trade
- Future World West
Get a �behind the scenes - look at how Disney�s
Horticulture makes some of its most popular
elements.
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Sculpture Garden
- Future World West
Wander among works of art on loan from some of
Florida�s most prestigious collections in a
beautiful garden setting.
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Water Garden Wonders
- Presented by Aquascape, Inc.
Gather cool concepts for water gardens that
add a "splash " of creativity to your landscape.
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Fragrance Garden
- France Pavilion - Presented by Guerlain,
Inc.
Let your senses take over as you experience
the pleasure of this captivating garden,
featuring the radiant and sensual fragrances of
Guerlain. Explore the "love story" between
plants, fragrance and perfume. Experience a
complimentary twenty-minute tour with a Guerlain
Representative at 2, 4 & 6:00 pm daily. Sign up
at the Guerlain Shop in La Signature.
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Spices of Life
- Morocco Pavilion
Explore the savory world of spices that add
pizzazz to food from around the world.
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Bonsai Collection
- Japan Pavilion
Discover the ancient art of bonsai showcased
throughout the serene Japanese garden.
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Amore nel Giardino (Love
in the Garden) -
Italy Pavilion
Feast your eyes on bouquets of blooms as they
tumble down the side of classic Italian
containers. Collect planting ideas on how to
combine colorful flowers, textured foliage and
beautiful pots for dramatic results. Find Lady
and the Tramp among towering Italian Cypress.
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Growing Future Gardeners
- Germany Pavilion - Presented by FNGLA
Visit a collection of gardens where families can
garden and grow together. Be inspired to create
your own special garden at home where together
parents, and children, can share and explore the
magic that lives outdoors. Enjoy a play area for
kids too! Ladybug releases daily 1:00 & 3:00 pm
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Penjing (Chinese Bonsai)
- China Pavilion
This unique art form of dwarf trees is an
ancient technique that predates its Japanese
counterpart by hundreds of years.
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Topiary Chinese Zodiac
- China Pavilion
It�s the year of the Pig! What's your sign?
Discover the Chinese Zodiac and see it presented
in topiary.
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Norway Troll Trek
- Norway Pavilion
Forest and rock trolls are around every corner.
Test your skill at finding them all as you
explore the gardens of Norway.
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The Tea Garden
- United Kingdom -
Presented by Twinings
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Perennial Garden
- The American Adventure
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Epcot®
Gardens of the World Tour
(Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)
Guided tours designed especially for garden
enthusiasts! A Disney Horticulturist will be
your host on a three-hour tour of special
displays and the award-winning international
gardens of Epcot®. Register at
Guest Relations or for advance registration
information, please contact us at 1-800-301-MEOW
(1-800-301-6349). Price: $59 USD including tax
(Guest ages 16 and up only). Theme Park
admission required.
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Garden Town
- Inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion
Open Daily 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Start your day here! Festival information, new
displays, demonstrations, shopping and
more! Discover all this year's Festival has to
offer and get tips on how to get the most out of
your visit!
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FLOWER POWER
CONCERT SERIES
The America Gardens Theatre - performances daily at
5:45, 7:00 & 8:15 pm
Relax under the stars and groove to your favorite music
from the '60s and '70s.
| 2008 Schedule of Performers:* |
| The Guess Who |
Mar. 19 - 22 |
| Petula Clark |
Mar. 23 - 24 |
| Paul Revere and the Raiders |
Mar. 25 - 29 |
| The 5th Dimension |
Mar. 30 - 31 |
| Rickey Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons |
Apr. 1 - 3 |
| Jay Black |
Apr. 4 - 5 |
| Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone |
Apr. 6 - 9 |
| The Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill |
Apr. 10 - 13 |
| The Happenings |
Apr. 14 - 16 |
| Peter & Gordon |
Apr. 17 - 18 |
| Starship starring Mickey Thomas |
Apr. 19 - 23 |
| The Ventures |
Apr. 24 - 26 |
| BJ Thomas |
Apr. 27 - 30 |
| Arlo Guthrie |
May 1 - 3 |
| The Searchers |
May 4 - 5 |
| The Tokens |
May 6 - 10 |
| Davy Jones |
May 11 - 15 |
| Jose Feliciano |
May 16 - 17 |
| Felix Cavaliere�s Rascal�s |
May 18 - 20 |
| Gary Puckett |
May 21 - 24 |
| The Cowsills |
May 25 - 27 |
| Tony Orlando |
May 28 - Jun. 1 |
Concert
is
included
in
regular
Epcot®
admission.
*Entertainment
subject
to
change
without
notice.
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ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS:
| Garden Town Kid Fun Fair -
Inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion. Daily 10:00 am
7:00 pm
Test your skills in this interactive area. Fun for
the young and the young at heart too! |
| Peter Pans Neverland Garden
- Imagination Walkway Presented by ValleyCrest
Landscaping Solutions, Inc. & Cherry Lake Tree Farm.
See some of your favorite characters from Peter Pan
in topiary! Most appreciated by children 2-5. |
| Pluto's Play Zone -
Featuring EVOS Playsystem Test Track Walkway
Presented by Landscape Structures, Inc.
Let your imagination grow crazy with this fun
climbing structure. Most appreciated by children 6
and up. |
| Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly
Garden Test Track Walkway - Presented by D&D
Construction Services
Experience hundreds of free-flying butterflies as
you venture through lush foliage in this distinctive
garden and butterfly house. |
| Ladybug Release - Growing
Future Gardeners. Daily 1:00 & 3:00 pm |
| Growing Future Gardeners
Germany Pavilion - Presented by Florida
Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).
Visit a collection of gardens where families can
garden and grow together. Be inspired to create your
own special garden at home where together, parents
and children, can share and explore the magic that
lives outdoors. |
SPECIAL
EVENTS
| Premiere: March 21 - 23
Join us Wednesday, March 19th for the opening of the
15th annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden
Festival!
Easter Brunch at World ShowPlace: Sunday, March 23.
Call 1-800-301-MEOW (1-800-301-6349) to make your
reservation. Guests 3 - 9 $19.99 USD; 10 & up $46.99
USD plus tax, gratuity included. |
| Characters in Bloom: March 28
- 30
More Disney Characters than ever will be springing
up all over the park! |
| Art in the Garden: April 4 - 6
Get a unique look at nature through the eyes of
Plein Air: artists and see one-of-a-kind works of
art. Be sure not to miss the Kids Paint Out. |
| Wellness: April 11 - 13
Get outside and play! Participate in outdoor
activities and find ways to enhance your own well
being! |
| Green: April 18 - 20
Find ways to help reduce waste at home and in your
community as we spotlight solutions to help keep our
planet green. |
| I Dig Bugs: April 25 - 27
Bugs are cool! Get a close-up look at unusual
critters and join in a good bug release. |
| Florida Farmers Market: May 2
- 4
Visit the ultimate Florida Farmers Market. See all
the bounty that our state has to offer from
Apalachicola to Zellwood! |
| Coming Up Roses: May 9 - 11
With thousands of varieties, come see and smell why
the Greeks and Romans identified this flower with
their goddesses of Love. While you're here, treat
your mom like a goddess and bring her to the Mothers
Day Brunch on May 11th! |
| Mothers Day Brunch at World
ShowPlace
Mothers Day Brunch, held on May 11th is an Epcot®
tradition. Space is limited! Call 1-800-301-MEOW
(1-800-301-6349) to make your reservation. Guests 3
- 9 $19.99 USD; 10 & up $46.99 USD plus tax,
gratuity included. |
| Garden Party: May 16 - 18
Visit fun-filled areas where you'll be able to
attend a party hosted by some of your favorite
Disney Characters. |
| Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend
(also May 16 - 18)
Meet over 40 artisans as they showcase their
beautifully created teddy bears and dolls. |
| The Key to Outdoor Living
Presented by DuPont: May 23 - 25
Discover ways to create your own amazing backyard
sanctuary and find special tasty treats and relaxing
beverages to help you celebrate the great outdoors! |
| Festival Farewell: May 31 -
June 1
Don't miss the last chance to enjoy this years
Festival! |
SPECIAL
GUESTS:
Great American Gardeners - Inside the Wonders of
Life Pavilion
Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 & 3:30pm
See informative and entertaining presentations from
nationally recognized garden personalities.
Disney Gardening At Home - Inside the Wonders of
Life Pavilion
Meet Disney gardening experts as they share tips and
secrets you can plant in your own garden. To spread the
excitement each demonstration will include hands-on
discoveries you'll get to take home.
Or call 1-800-301-MEOW (1-800-301-6349)
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