Epcot: International Flower and Garden Festival

Every year Epcot has this wonderful festival known as the International Flower and Garden Festival. One of the pluses about living in central Florida is the parks are within driving distance, however they always seem to busy no matter the day of the week or the time of day. On this particular day it was in celebration of my birthday and I spent several hours wandering around the park taking in the beautiful flower creations, known as topiary displays. And let me tell you they are beautiful and very creative. I still wonder how in the world these talented artists are able to create these works of art. The gardens are also a wonderful sight as they offer new innovated ways of gardening. Don't forget to check out the outdoor kitchens and indulge your senses into something delicious. And of course the entertainment.

The Flower and Garden Festival has over 100 topiary displays, exhibits and gardens. If you fancy a trip over to Epcot you will find some of your favorite Disney characters made into topiary displays. If you want to know more about the festival check out the webpage here. You will find out everything you need to know about the festival before you go!

Now enough talk about the festival, how about I show you photos from the festival. Warning there are quite a few of them. *grin*

As you enter into the park you are greeted by some of your favorite Disney characters; Pluto, Goofy, Daisy Duck.

On the other side of this beautiful display is Donald Duck, Chip and Dale.

This display is a combination of flower and garden.

My first stop was to the Land or Living with the Land. In the Land there is a boat ride through the Land Pavilion. This ride takes you through the Epcot greenhouses where you will view the new innovations of produce growth. It is a beautiful and knowledgeable tour.

After the Land it was off to the Seas with Nemo & Friends. After this fun ride with Nemo and his friends there is an indoor aquarium. I spent about an hour wandering around the exhibit, reading the many facts, and taking in the marvelous colors of the sea.

This little weird looking fish ^ is a cuddle fish. I find him to be adorable.

Then it was off to visit the butterflies and Tinker Bell

Now onto the rest of the festival... many more photos coming your way *grin*

Fantasia

Monsters Inc. Mike and Sully

Yes those are fish swimming in there.

These plants are growing out of a bail of hay.

Then I wandered into the United Kingdom. And first up were poppy flowers.

Peter Pan

Then I found myself in the English Tea Garden

Mary Poppins

Outside of the tea garden was the Pollinator's Paradise where I found...

Winnie the Pooh

Bambi

Then over the bridge I found myself in France.

Cinderella and Prince Charming

Belle and the Beast

Lumiere and Cogsworth

Garden in Morocco 

Since everyone is obsessed with Quinoa, but I found out it's been around forever.

I absolutely love this flower ^

Pineapples ^

Japan

USA with Woody

Look who's poking around.

Italy with Lady and the Tramp

Miss Piggy

Germany

Herzlich Willkommen = Welcome  is what the tiny orange sign says.

The Lion King

China 

A couple more ducks.

Lightning McQueen

Mater

I thought my mom would enjoy these purple flowers.

Anna and Elsa

Well I hope you enjoyed this tour with me.

xo

*Shine like Glitter*
I know there are a lot pictures but I hope you enjoyed all of them.
This post took a long time to do.
But I enjoyed going through all of the pictures again.
I really wish I had my own garden.
I love Disney and Peter Pan is my favorite.
I loved how we was on top of the roof.
Well I hope you get to go. And if you don't get go this year I recommend you put this festival on your bucket list. They do change things every year, so I hope that you at least see it once.