I didn’t specifically plan my solo Walt Disney World vacation around the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, but when I found out it was on over the same dates I was visiting, I was SO excited!
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from the annual Disney flower festival, but what I found absolutely blew me away.
So, I wanted to put a blog post together highlighting my favourite displays from the festival, and take you through some of the special activities taking place.
And yes, I loved it so much I’ve already booked to go back during the festival next year.
What is the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual event at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort, held each spring.
It’s now in it’s 30th year, and includes unique events, food kiosks, and entertainment.
They also transform the park into a vibrant garden with colorful floral displays, topiaries, and special gardens.
The 2025 festival runs from 5th March to 2nd June, 2025! This festival is included with your valid EPCOT admission, so you’ll see it around the park as long as you have an EPCOT-specific or WDW ticket.
So, ready to get into my NINE favourite floral displays from the festival?! Let’s go!
1. Twinings English Tea Garden
My absolute favourite area of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was the United Kingdom pavilion.
Now, obviously I am totally biased being British.
But honestly, LOOK at the Twinings English Tea Garden!!!!
It was soooo beautiful. I was in awe of the amazing job the gardeners had done with creating a truly English garden.
It was filled with herbs – lemon balm, verbena, rosemary, thyme – and classic English flowers.
Sponsored by Twinings, the garden also has special food and drink treats for the event, including a Blackcurrant gin cocktail!
2. Winnie The Pooh in the United Kingdom Pavilion
As well as the Tea Garden, the United Kingdom Pavilion also had this ADORABLE Winnie The Pooh topiary display.
I was obsessed.
Just look at Winnie the Pooh with his little red balloon!
3. Lady & The Tramp in the Italy Pavilion
The Lady & The Tramp topiary and floral display in the Italy Pavilion was another favourite of mine.
The flowers here were absolutely stunning and I genuinely felt like I was back in Italy.
4. Mickey & Friends in World Celebration
I mean come on, it’s MICKEY AND MINNIE. How can you not include them in a list of the best displays?
But seriously, seeing them in front of the giant EPCOT ball made me feel quite emosh.
5. Snow White in the Germany Pavilion
I won’t lie, Snow White isn’t my favourite film. (I know)
But the topiary in the Germany Pavilion right by the water was really beautiful, and I love the way she’s holding up her dress.
6. Anna & Elsa in the Norway Pavilion
I went on the Frozen ride for the first time shortly before seeing this topiary, and you have to do the ride while you’re in the Norway Pavilion! Honestly it’s such a great ride, very whimsical and cute.
Anyway, I also loved these topiaries – they’re just so cute and I also love the pretty and delicate woodland flowers on the ground around them.
7. Muppets Miss Piggy & Kermit The Frog
The Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog topiary is a little hidden away, between Morocco and France.
I really loved this topiary display, it felt sooo nostalgic and I adore the design with the bicycle and suitcases.
8. Figment and the Topiary Flowers in World Celebration
Figment is a Disney character and mascot of the Imagination! pavilion at EPCOT, and is essentially the mascot of creativity and imagination (get it, figment of imagination…)
I’m fully aware that my photo isn’t the best, but by this point the crowds were building and I was struggling to get a clear shot without people in the way.
9. Donald Duck by Guardians of the Galaxy
I spotted this Donald by the Guardians of the Galaxy ride and he’s just so cute.
I love the brightly coloured flowers around him, the yellows and reds and purples made my heart so so happy.
Also special mentions goes to the Beauty & The Beast topiary, Moana, Maui, Heihei and Pua topiary, and the Tiana topiary! Sadly I didn’t manage to get photos of those ones, but I loved all three of them!
Visiting the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
I would highly recommend getting to EPCOT at rope drop (I got the bus from Coronado Springs Resort, where I was staying), doing the Guardian of the Galaxy ride, and then exploring the floral displays.
For me this worked best, as it meant I could leisurely wander the floral displays with very low crowds.
This is because the outdoor kitchens don’t open until 11am, so very few people visit the World Showcase before 11am.
I was able to stroll the World Showcase taking in all the flowers with no one else around. After you’ve seen the flowers and taken your photos without anyone else in the way, go and do a few rides, and then have another walk around to try all the food and drink.
Just don’t make the same mistake I did and do a big sit-down lunch. I was so full after my lunch at Space 220 that I didn’t have any room for any of the incredible snacks and drinks on offer!
I did love my Space 220 experience though, so I’d recommend doing either two days at EPCOT, or a couple of half days so you can experience everything and enjoy all the rides, outdoor concerts, and food and drink.
I think this is what I’ll be doing next year, so I’ll let you know how it goes next May!
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