One of the best and brightest parts of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in Walt Disney World is the over 30 million blossoms scattered throughout EPCOT. So, for all of you flower lovers out there with a visit to EPCOT between now and July 5, 2023, here are all of the must-see topiaries and gardens, courtesy of Disney:

Topiaries

Discover spectacular topiaries of beloved animals and Disney characters, cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists. Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them:

• Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – NEW!
  Main Entrance
• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto
  Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration
• Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep
  World Nature Near The Land Pavilion
• Goofy
  World Showcase
• Tiana – NEW!
  The American Adventure Pavilion
• Buzz Lightyear
  World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
• Donald and Daisy
  Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
• Figment
  Near Imagination!
• The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito)
  Mexico Pavilion
• Anna and Elsa
  Norway Pavilion
• Troll
  Norway Pavilion
• Dragon
  Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate
• Pandas
  China Pavilion
• Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)
  Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
• Pumbaa and Timon
  Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  Germany Pavilion
• Lady and the Tramp
  Italy Pavilion
• Beauty and the Beast
  France Pavilion
• Lumiere and Cogsworth
  France Pavilion
• Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
  Between France and Morocco Pavilions
• Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc
  Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
• Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)
  United Kingdom Pavilion
• Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden
  United Kingdom Pavilion
• Bambi and Friends
  Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
• Geese
  Canada Pavilion
• Butterflies
  Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase

Gardens

Weave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.

• Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion
  Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.
• Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge
  Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances
• Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion
  Observe a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions.
• Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
  Learn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
• Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion
  See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.
• Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!
  View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.
• China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion
  Realize your finer attributes in this garden inspired by the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac.
• The Community Garden – World Celebration – NEW!
  Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.
• Connections Conservatory Garden – Connections Eatery
  Settle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces.
• Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion
  Discover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions.
• English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – United Kingdom Pavilion
  Unearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden––featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends.
• Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF!
  Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.
• Festival Blooms – World Celebration
  Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas.
• Floating Gardens – World Nature
  Peer upon more than 150 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.
• Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion
  From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.
• The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!
  Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.
• Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion
  Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.
• Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion
  Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.
• Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
  Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.
• Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
  Explore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.
• Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion – NEW!
  Contemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain.
• Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion
  Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold.
• Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited® – World Discovery Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.
• Topiary Heritage Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
  Marvel at the varied techniques employed by the Walt Disney World Horticulture team to create the festival’s topiaries.
• Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion
  Uncover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.

Do you spend time checking out the topiaries and gardens during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival? Which one is your favorite? Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!

One of the best and brightest parts of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in Walt Disney World, is the over 30 million blossoms scattered throughout EPCOT. So, for all of you flower lovers out there with a visit to EPCOT planned between now and July 5, 2021, here are all of the must see topiaries and gardens, courtesy of Disney:

Topiaries

• 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

Gardens

• Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF!® Repellents at Future World East – Unwind in refreshing spaces that show just how easy it is to create an outdoor escape that brings family and friends together—no design expertise, huge budget or green thumb required! Note: closes at dusk.
• Floating Gardens – Peer upon more than 100 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase.
• Festival Blooms – Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas overlooking Future World’s East and West lakes.
• The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ® at Future World West – View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterflies’ lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Note: closes at dusk.
• (NEW!) Prehistoric Garden at Future World East – Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.
• Bold Bromeliads at Future World West by the Land
• Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth – Delight in a whimsical area made to inspire youthful energy and creativity! The whole family can learn ways to stay healthy at this Outdoor Kitchen and garden along the Imagination Walkway. Note: closes at dusk.
• The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ at Future World – Learn about honey bees’ critical role in the environment, and enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work. Located near Imagination! Pavilion.
• Tropical Rainforest Garden at Mexico Pavilion – Discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.
• Extraordinary Orchids at Mexico Pavilion – Set eyes on these spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.
• Bamboo Garden at China Pavilion – Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.
• Chinese Zodiac Topiary Garden at China Pavilion – Celebrate the year of the Ox in this inspired display of Zodiac animals, made entirely from dried plant material.
• Alpine Miniature Garden at Germany Pavilion – Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.
• Growing the Future presented by Murata Electronics at Future World West – Beginning April 3rd, join our friends from Science from Scientists® in a fun and fascinating experience that explores how cutting-edge technology from Murata, paired with agricultural science, can transform the way we seed the future.
• Garden Italiano at Italy Pavilion – From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.
• Kokedama Garden at Japan Pavilion – Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.
• Bonsai Collection at Japan Pavilion – Learn about the ancient art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend to these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.
• Urban Spice Garden at Morocco Pavilion – Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends, once considered more valuable than gold.
• English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings of London® – Unearth the history and art of tea blending at this elegant English Tea Garden at the United Kingdom Pavilion, featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest tea blends.
• Shakespeare Garden at United Kingdom Pavilion – Rediscover Shakespeare in this idyllic garden, featuring excerpts from some of the Bard’s most famous sonnets and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.

Do you enjoy the topiaries and gardens of the Flower & Garden Festival?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!