Don’t Miss These 4 NEW Additions to EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival!

It’s nearly here! The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 1st and there will be so much to enjoy!

There are dozens of new food items to try, lots of merchandise to check out, beautiful topiaries to snap photos of, and much more. And this year, the Festival will feature something brand NEW!

Disney had previously shared that there would be NEW Encanto-themed and a Princess and the Frog-themed topiary at this year’s Festival and now we FINALLY have a first look at these additions!

Disney has shared images of these beauties and we cannot wait to see them in person. The Isabela one is actually the first to be made all from succulents!

But it’s not just about the three sisters — there’s also a topiary of Antonio coming! In a video, Disney shared that the goal is for guests to feel like they’re part of the Madrigal family by being able to pose with the Madrigal family.

And Tiana is joining in on the fun too with a topiary that shows her loud and proud!

Check out the video below to see more about these topiaries.

 But wait, there’s MORE! Disney has also revealed the FULL list of topiaries and gardens that’ll be available this year (including some NEW gardens). See the details below:

Topiaries

1. Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – NEW! — Main Entrance
2. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto — Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration
3. Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep — World Nature Near The Land Pavilion
4. Goofy — World Showcase
5. Tiana – NEW! — The American Adventure Pavilion
6. Buzz Lightyear — World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
7. Donald and Daisy — Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration
8. Figment — Near Imagination!
9. The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) — Mexico Pavilion
10. Anna and Elsa — Norway Pavilion
11. Troll — Norway Pavilion
12. Dragon — Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate

1. Pandas — China Pavilion
2. Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) — Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
3. Pumbaa and Timon — Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion
4. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Germany Pavilion
5. Lady and the Tramp — Italy Pavilion
6. Beauty and the Beast — France Pavilion
7. Lumiere and Cogsworth — France Pavilion
8. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy — Between France and Morocco Pavilions
9. Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc — Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions
10. Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) — United Kingdom Pavilion
11. Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden — United Kingdom Pavilion
12. Bambi and Friends — Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port
13. Geese — Canada Pavilion
14. Butterflies — Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase

Global Gardens

• 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.

So keep an eye out for those 4 new additions to the Festival and all of the returning favorites! For more Flower & Garden Festival news, see our posts below.

Which of these topiaries are you most looking forward to seeing? Tell us in the comments!

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