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Overview
Epcot springs to life at the International Flower & Garden Festival,
presented by HGTV. This year, you can taste the season at Garden
Marketplaces throughout World Showcase, and enjoy the enchanting
glow of topiaries and gardens as they light up the evening!
Dates
March 6,
2013–May 19,
2013
Festival Highlights
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What’s Budding in 2013
Help us celebrate our 20th year with a bumper crop of
brand-new surprises, as we’ve been hard at work to make your
visit to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
more colorful than ever! Here’s just a sampling of what’s in
store:
- New Topiary Additions: Join the Party with
Mickey and Friends, Mike and Sully of
Disney•Pixar's "Monsters Inc.", Phineas and Ferb,
and many others.
- Garden Marketplaces: Getting around Epcot is
thirsty, and hungry, work! Luckily, you’ll find
a robust offering of gourmet bites and
beverages, inspired by Spring and the
international flair of World Showcase.
- Illuminated Gardens: Stay and play as select
topiaries and gardens now light up the evening.
It’s an extra sprinkling of pixie dust, and a
most magical way to end your day.
- Land of Oz: Discover an all-new garden and
children’s play area inspired by the new Disney
film “Oz the Great and Powerful", featuring Cozy
Domes® and Evos® play systems, designed to
stretch imaginations and muscles.
- Garden Passport, Presented by HGTV: Pick up
this complimentary guide to all that’s new this
year, with select items labeled “TRY
it!”––encouraging families to see new things,
taste new foods, and have fun together!
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Truly Dazzling Topiary Displays
The star attraction of the Festival, these Disney
character-shaped shrubs are sure to enthrall Guests of all
ages:
- NEW! Party with Mickey and Friends!
- NEW! Disney•Pixar's “Monsters University”
featuring Mike and Sully
- NEW! Phineas and Ferb
- NEW! Disney•Pixar's "Radiator Springs"
featuring Lightning McQueen and Friends
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Lion King
- Disney•Pixar’s Woody and Lotso
- Peter Pan
- Lady and the Tramp
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends
- Plus many more of your favorites!
Over 75 topiaries in all, as well as newly
themed gardens, interactive play areas and
informational displays––all awaiting your
discovery.
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Garden Marketplaces at World
Showcase
Savor a taste of spring with sophisticated small plates and
harvest-derived beverages that deliver a world of flavor. |
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DIY at the HGTV Designers’ Stage
On the weekends, some of your favorite HGTV and DIY
personalities will hit the stage, sharing ideas and tips to
help make your home spring to life! |
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The Flower Power Concert Series
As the sun sets, gather your friends for some peace, love
and rockin' tunes from the ’50s through the ’90s at these
weekend performances––scheduled March 8 through May 19,
2013.
America Gardens Theatre
Friday – Sunday: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:00 PM
Micky Dolenz of The Monkees
March 8 – March 10, 2013
Known for “Last Train to Clarksville”
Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
March 15 – March 17, 2013
Known for “The Twist”
The Guess Who
March 22 – March 24, 2013
Known for “American Woman”
Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons
March 29 – March 31, 2013
Known for “Garden Party”
The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie
April 5 – April 7, 2013
Known for “Happy Together”
Paul Revere & The Raiders
April 12 – April 14, 2013
Known for “Good Thing”
The Village People
April 19 – April 21, 2013
Known for “Y.M.C.A.”
The Orchestra Starring Former Members of ELO and ELO
II
April 26 – April 28, 2013
Known for “Don’t Bring Me Down”
Tommy Roe
May 3 – May 5, 2013
Known for “Dizzy”
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
May 10 – May 12, 2013
Known for “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am”
Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
May 17 – May 19, 2013
Known for “We Built This City”
Please note: Entertainment is subject to change without
notice. Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may
not be included in the playlist. |
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Know Before You Go
Epcot theme park admission is required. Most Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival events are included
with admission to Epcot theme park. Availability is limited
for some events. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at
any time. |
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With all this—and so much more—Epcot International Flower & Garden
Festival is a can't-miss, springtime experience.
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