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Complete Guide to the 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival was scheduled to run from March 4th to June 1st, 2020. Walt Disney World had to close its doors on March 12th and at this time we do not know when they will reopen. Many people look forward to the Flower and Garden Festival each year so I decided to go ahead and publish this post for those who wanted to see what incredible topiaries, delicious foods and one-of-a-kind merch was present at the annual this year.
We were able to attend the festival on opening day, and we tried a variety of global cuisine and refreshing beverages. Our hope is that this guide will let you virtually enjoy the festival in the event that Disney World does not open in time for you to enjoy it.
Festival Information
- Festival passports are given out during the festival. These can be found both at the front entrances of the park.
- The festival had a Garden Rocks concert series scheduled throughout the duration of the festival.
- Epcot is helping to promote suitability by selling ‘Spike the Bee’ sporks that can be purchased for $2.50. Use this reusable spork to cut down on waste.
- You could earn a complimentary item from the Pineapple Promenade (found in the Showcase Plaza) by purchasing 5 menu items from any of the five Garden Graze locations. You’ll receive a stamp for each purchase. All 5 stamps do not have to be collected on the same visit, but you must redeem the complimentary item before the festival ends on June 1st, 2020.
- Beer flights were available at some of the Food and Beverage locations.
Activities for the Kids
There are several interactive gardens where the kids can explore. Be sure to visit the NEW garden location ‘The Goodness Garden Butterfly House located near The Land. The kids can see several butterfly species up close and learn all about their life cycles. This garden closes at dusk so be sure to visit during the day.
There are also two interactive playgrounds; Bo Peep’s Playtime Training Grounds and Play Full Garden where the kids can play while you enjoy a refreshing drink! These are located at Future World East and West.
Topiaries
A flower and garden festival wouldn’t be complete without Disney inspired topiaries! Check out the full list:
- Bambi and Friends
- Buzz Lightyear
- Woody, Bo Peep and her Sheep
- Figment
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Chip ‘n’ Dale
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Huey, Dewey and Louie
- The Three Caballeros
- Anna and Elsa
- Simba and Friends
- Lady and the Tramp
- Beauty and the Beast
- Remy
- Peter Pan and Captain Hook
- Tinkerbell
- Winnie the Pooh
- Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy
Garden Destinations
One of the reasons you visit the International Flower and Garden Festival is to admire the beautiful gardens. Here is a list of the gardens and which park of Epcot they’re located in. Take note that some of these gardens are BRAND NEW.
Future World East
- Bo Peep’s Playtime Training Grounds
- NEW Outdoor Escapes
Future World West
- NEW LOCATION The Goodness Garden Butterfly House
- Bold Bromeliads
- Play Full Garden
- Growing the Future
Showcase Plaza
- Festival Blooms
- Floating Gardens
- The Honey Bee-stro Garden
World Showcase
- Tropical Rainforest Garden
- Bamboo Garden
- Chinese Zodiac Topiary Garden
- NEW Miniature Gardens
- Garden Italiano
- Kokedama Garden
- Bonsai Collection
- Urban Spice Garden
- Florida Fresh Garden
- English Tea Garden
- Shakespeare Garden
Tours
There are special tours that are given daily between 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. To book these tours call 407-WDW-TOUR. Here are the details for the tours:
Behind the Seeds Tour
This is a 60-minute backstage tour that will let you discover the secrets of the plant show and fish farms at The Land greenhouses. If you enjoy The Land ride, then you’re sure to enjoy this fascinating tour! Tickets are $25/adult and $20/child (ages 3-9).
Epcot Gardens of The World Tour
This is a 3-hour tour with a Disney Horticulturist. You’ll see special displays and award-winning international gardens on this tour. It’s $85/per person.
Tea Garden Tours
If you’re a fan of tea you might want to take the tea garden tours There are 3 of them which include the Royal Tea Garden Tour, English Tea Garden Tour and a self-guided Tea Tour. On these tours, you’ll enjoy tea samples, learn to brew tea and discover the history and art of tea brewing.
Don’t Forget the Merch!
Every year Disney fans eagerly anticipate seeing all the new merch that will come out during the Flower and Garden Festival. This year we were not disappointed. The official event merchandise includes:
- Minnie’s World in Bloom – This bright pastel, floral-inspired collection is very festive!
- Home Grown –Fresh produce and Mickey Mouse make us this farmer’s market collection.
- Sweet as Can Bee – This collection is the one everyone in the park was buzzing about! Look for the adorable Spike the Bee coffee mug.
- Orange Bird – Everywhere I looked I would see the orange bird accessories, whether it was Orange Bird ears or the Orange Bird souvenir cup, this collection was easy to spot!
Food & Beverages
These special outdoor kitchens will be serving food daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. We tried several dishes and they were AH-MAZING! All menu items will have an icon next to them to indicate if they’re kid-approved, plant-based and gluten-free.
Flavor Full Kitchen (Future World West)
- Grilled Baby Vegetables
- Seared Salmon
- Strawberry Mousse
- Blood Orange Agua Fresca
- Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt
Cool Wash (Future World East)
- Assorted Coco-Cola Slushies
The Honey Bee-stro (Showcase Plaza)
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread
- Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake
- Honey-Peach Freeze
- B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine
- Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka
The Citus Blossom (Showcase Plaza)
- Lobster Tail
- Tuna Tataki Bowl
- Crispy Citrus Chicken
- Citrus Shortcake
- Orange Cream Shake
- Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale
- First Magnitude Brewing Lemon Hefeweizen
- Heavy Seas Brewery TropiCannon Citrus IPA
- Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
Pineapple Promenade (Showcase Plaza)
- Spicy Hot Dog
- Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake
- DOLE Whip
- Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade
- Pineapple Soft-serve with Fanta
- Collective Arts Brewing Pina Colada Sour
- Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat
- SweetWater Brewing Company Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple
- Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
- DOLE Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza)
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Popsicle Trio
- Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Squishy Hard Cider
La Isla Fresca (Showcase Plaza)
- Lamb Curry
- Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer
- Tropical Mousse Cup
- Tropical Freeze
- Golden Road Brewing Tart Mango Cart Wheat Ale
- Tropical Freeze
Trowel & Trellis (Showcase Plaza)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob
- Impossible Farmhouse Meatball
- Chocolate Pudding Terrarium
- Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
- Chilaquiles con Pollo
- Quesadilla al Pastor
- Choriqueso Torta
- Cruz Blanca Rose Spritz
- Mango Mexican Lucky Margarita
- Rosita Margarita
Lotus House (China)
- Szechuan Spicy Red-braised Beef Shank
- Bon Bon Chicken Skewer
- House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons
- “Panda” Bubble Tea
- Jasmine Draft Beer
- Marco Boba
- Kung Fu Punch
- Time Out
Refreshment Outpost (Outpost)
- Pineapple Skewer
- 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Dry Hard Cider
- Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Mosa Hard Cider
- Ciderboys Banana Bliss Hard Cider
Bauernmarket (Germany)
- Potato Pancakes
- Toasted Pretzel Bread
- Warm Cheese Strudel
- M.I.A. Beer Company Hugo
- Bitburger Premium Pils
- Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone
- Apfelschaumwein
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
- La Regina “Margherita”
- Ravioli
- Zeppole
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
- Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
- Chianti, Gabbiano
- Prosecco, Villa Sandi
- Corbinello, Montegrande
- Moscato, Fior d’Arancio Montegrande
- Bellini
- Frozen Italian Margarita
Block & Hans (The American Adventure)
- Arendelle Aqua Lemonade
- Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Nectar
- Arendelle Aqua Lemonade
Funnel Cake (The American Adventure)
- Mini Funnel Cake
Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure)
- Southern Seafood Boil
- Grilled Oysters
- House-made Boudin Two Ways
- Pecan Cake
- Pecan Praline
- Wild Heaven Beer Session Citrus Lager
- The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery Amber Ale
- Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA
Hanami (Japan)
- Frushi
- Menchi Katsu Slider
- Salmon Flower Ikura
- Kirin Draft Beer
- Strawberry Nigori Sake
- Furano Martini
Taste of Marrakesh (Morocco)
- Harissa Chicken Kebab
- Fried Cauliflower
- Walnut Honey Baklava
- Casa Beer
- Larroque Chardonnay
- White Sangria
- Desert Rose
Florida Fresh (Between Morocco and France)
- Carne Guisada
- Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits
- Key Lime Tart
- Watermelon Cucumber Slushy
- Tampa Bay Brewing Company Twisted Strawberry Fest Fruit Ale
- Big Top Brewing Company Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat
- First Magnitude Brewing Monarch Milk Stout
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Key Lime Wine
- Watermelon Cucumber Slushy
Fleur de Lys (France)
- Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chevre
- Canard Confit a I’Orange
- Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise
- Eclair Chocolat Framboise
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
- VeRy Raspberry
- Bordeaux, Chateau Tarin
- La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy
Northern Bloom (Canada)
- Seared Scallops
- Beef Tenderloin Tips
- Griddled Maple Pound Cake
- Maple Popcorn Shake
- Unibroue Ephermere Apple Wheat Ale
- 81Bay Brewing Apricot with Maple Syrup
- Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer
- Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky
Hopefully, in 2021, we’ll be able to enjoy the International Flower and Garden Festival.
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