All you need to know for the 2011 Flower & Garden festival!
Here you are all the info, news, updates and special events that will take place during the 2011 Epcot FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL!:
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2011 Festival Highlights - FUTURE WORLD
Toy Story 3 Topiary – Main Entrance - Presented by Disney•Pixar
Don’t miss Buzz, Woody and Lotso as they come out of the Toy Story 3 toy box as topiaries. The newest living sculptures at the Festival and the latest Disney•Pixar movie take you to infinity and beyond.
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy & Pluto Topiaries - Behind Spaceship Earth
See these amazing larger than life topiaries!
Stitch Topiary – Near Mission Space
Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden – Test Track Walkway - Presented by Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games – Coming this Fall on the Disney Channel
Take flight into the garden world of Pixie Hollow and meet some of your favorite fairies in person daily 9:30 am - 5:15 pm and see them presented in topiary, too! Play structures designed for ages 2 -5.
Bambi’s Butterfly House – Imagination Walkway - Presented by HGTV
Experience a Festival favorite, now, more than double the size! Wander among hundreds of native butterflies and see some of your favorite characters from Bambi, presented in topiary. Join us as we celebrate the Diamond Edition release of Walt Disney’s timeless classic Bambi.
Healthy Living Garden – Imagination Walkway - Presented by Syngenta
Experience fun activities that can help lead to improved health and well being.
GoGo on the Go Challenge – Imagination Walkway - Hosted by Materne GoGo SqueeZ
Fun for all ages! Test your skills, relax and discover more about healthy snacks in the GoGo activity area.
Floral Mosaics – Future World East & West Lake - Presented by Syngenta
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2011 Festival Highlights - WORLD SHOWCASE
Cars 2 Topiary – World Showcase Plaza - Presented by Disney•Pixar
Lightning McQueen and Mater zoom back into action, but this time they’re pruned and trained in topiary form. Rev up your engines for this unforgettable collection of characters seen in living art form like never before.
Cars 2 hits the track on June 24th.
Winnie the Pooh Topiary - Between Future World & World Showcse
Presented by the new movie Winnie The Pooh - Coming to Theaters July 15th
Take a glimpse into the Hundred Acre Wood with Pooh, Tigger and Friends in a stunning display of topiary show gardens. Vibrant varieties of striking wild flower combinations make this a “must see” of the Festival.
Water Wise Herbs & Vegetables – Canada Pavilion - Presented by Rain Bird Corporation
Peter Pan Topiary – United Kingdom Pavilion
English Tea Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Hosted by Twinings of London® Premium Tea - Discover the history and art of tea blending as you stroll through this elegant English Tea Garden and you might just find the perfect tea blend that’s right for you. Sign-up for a 20 minute guided tour at the Tea Caddy.
English Tea Garden Tour times:
Mon. – Thu 4:00 & 6:00 pm
Fri. – Sun. 2:00, 4:00 & 6:30pm
Classic Disney Couples – Between the United Kingdom and France Pavilions
Guerlain Fragrance Garden – France Pavilion - Presented by Guerlain, Inc.
Guerlain's fragrances are inspired by gardens from all over the world. Let your senses experience these exceptional fragrances through the discovery of 8 captivating gardens. A journey through Guerlain's enchanted world.Discover the garden on your own or join one of the daily guided tours - Daily at 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00 pm Sign up for a 20-minute tour with a Guerlain Fragrance Specialist at La Signature.
Bee Scavenger Hunt – Children of all ages can hunt to find Guerlain “bees” in the garden.
Beauty and the Beast Topiary Gardens – France Pavilion
Presented by Beauty & The Beast Diamond Edition
(Available on Blu-ray™& DVD Combo Pack.)
Be our guest and see some of your favorite characters from Beauty & The Beast come to life in this stunning floral garden of topiaries and colorful arrays of flowers and foliage. Join the beloved Belle and Beast in a dance of manicured landscape and magical gardens.
The Art of Green Living – Adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion - Presented by FNGLA
Lightning McQueen and Mater zoom back into action, but this time they’re pruned and trained in topiary form. Rev up your engines for this unforgettable collection of characters seen in living art form like never before.
Cars 2 hits the track on June 24th.
Winnie the Pooh Topiary - Between Future World & World Showcse
Presented by the new movie Winnie The Pooh - Coming to Theaters July 15th
Take a glimpse into the Hundred Acre Wood with Pooh, Tigger and Friends in a stunning display of topiary show gardens. Vibrant varieties of striking wild flower combinations make this a “must see” of the Festival.
Water Wise Herbs & Vegetables – Canada Pavilion - Presented by Rain Bird Corporation
Peter Pan Topiary – United Kingdom Pavilion
English Tea Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion
Hosted by Twinings of London® Premium Tea - Discover the history and art of tea blending as you stroll through this elegant English Tea Garden and you might just find the perfect tea blend that’s right for you. Sign-up for a 20 minute guided tour at the Tea Caddy.
English Tea Garden Tour times:
Mon. – Thu 4:00 & 6:00 pm
Fri. – Sun. 2:00, 4:00 & 6:30pm
Classic Disney Couples – Between the United Kingdom and France Pavilions
Guerlain Fragrance Garden – France Pavilion - Presented by Guerlain, Inc.
Guerlain's fragrances are inspired by gardens from all over the world. Let your senses experience these exceptional fragrances through the discovery of 8 captivating gardens. A journey through Guerlain's enchanted world.Discover the garden on your own or join one of the daily guided tours - Daily at 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00 pm Sign up for a 20-minute tour with a Guerlain Fragrance Specialist at La Signature.
Bee Scavenger Hunt – Children of all ages can hunt to find Guerlain “bees” in the garden.
Beauty and the Beast Topiary Gardens – France Pavilion
Presented by Beauty & The Beast Diamond Edition
(Available on Blu-ray™& DVD Combo Pack.)
Be our guest and see some of your favorite characters from Beauty & The Beast come to life in this stunning floral garden of topiaries and colorful arrays of flowers and foliage. Join the beloved Belle and Beast in a dance of manicured landscape and magical gardens.
Discover how you can create an environmentally friendly, low-input garden of your own as you explore this unique garden.
Aladdin Topiary – Morocco Pavilion
Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion
America the Bountiful – The American Adventure
Lady and the Tramp Topiary – Italy Pavilion
Rapunzel’s Tower – Between the Germany and Italy Pavilions - Presented by Tangled
(Available on Blu-ray™& DVD Combo Pack).
Rapunzel’s secret tower comes to life in the Tangled Magical Garden inspired by Walt Disney Pictures newest animated film, Tangled. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking photo location where whimsy and splendor meet floral beauty and garden design as only the Disney Horticulture team can create.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Topiary – Adjacent to the Germany Pavilion
The Lion King Topiary – Between the China & Germany Pavilions - Presented by The Lion King Diamond Edition (Coming to Blu-ray™ Combo-pack & DVD this Fall).
Take a journey to Pride Rock and experience one of the most memorable scenes of the Disney Classic, The Lion King, in topiary. Marvel at this living sculpture brought to life in a garden of fresh and vibrant plant varieties and design details that will transport you to the African Savanna.
Topiary Pandas - China Pavilion
Troll Topiary - Norway Pavilion
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2011 ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS - Daily
Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden – Presented by Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games (Coming this Fall on the Disney Channel) - Test Track Walkway
Take flight into the garden world of Pixie Hollow and meet some of your favorite fairies in person daily 9:30 am - 5:15 pm and see them presented in topiary, too! Play structures designed for ages 2 -5.
Bambi’s Butterfly House – Presented by HGTV - Imagination Walkway
Experience a Festival favorite, now, more than double the size! Wander among hundreds of native butterflies and see some of your favorite characters from Bambi, presented in topiary. Join us as we celebrate the Diamond Edition release of Walt Disney’s timeless classic Bambi.
Healthy Living Garden – Presented by Syngenta - Imagination Walkway
Experience fun activities that can help lead to improved health and well being.
GoGo on the Go Challenge – Hosted by Materne GoGo SqueeZ
Fun for all ages! Test your relay race skills or relax and discover more about healthy snacks in the GoGo activity area
The Art of Green Living – Adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion - Presented by FNGLA
Discover how you can create an environmentally friendly, low-input garden of your own as you explore this unique garden.
Bee Scavenger Hunt – France Pavilion
Children of all ages can hunt to find Guerlain “bees” in the garden.
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AT THE FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL CENTER (EX-WONDERS OF LIFE PAVILION):
Designer’s Stage – Fri – Sun 12:00 & 3:00 pm
See informative and entertaining presentations HGTV personalities.
Mar 4 - 6 Genevieve Gorder
The Art of Sculpting Space
Mar 11 - 13 Lisa LaPorta
Design It Yourself: Easy-to-follow Tips for Designing Your Favorite Rooms
Mar 18 - 20 Kim Myles
The 5 DIY Secrets That Can Transform Any Space
Mar 25 - 27 Brian Patrick Flynn
Mobile Gardens
Apr 1- 3 Taniya Nayak
Adding Value to Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
Apr 8 - 10 Ahmed Hassan
Life, Love and LandscapingAhmed Hassan
Apr 15 – 17 Patti Moreno
Gardening with Kids: Fun Seed Starting Projects
Apr 22 – 24 Michele Beschen
When Nature Calls: Creative, Back-to-Basics Style for All Things Natural and Decorative
Apr 29 – May 1 John Gidding
The Design Process: Curb Appeal Projects from Concept to Construction
May 6 - 8 Frank Fontana
Beautiful on a Budget: High Style, Low Cost Secrets to Bringing Indoor Styling Outside
May 13 -15 Vern Yip
Top Design Trends Made Affordable and Accessible
Designer’s Stage – Mon – Thu 12:00 & 3:00 pm
See informative and entertaining presentations from nationally recognized garden personalities.
Mar 2 – 3 Janet C. Daniels
Butterfly Gardening
Mar 7 – 10 Felder Rushing
Passalong Plants
Mar 14 – 17 TBD
Easy to Grow Orchids
Mar 21 - 24 Danielle Sherry
Good Bug - Bad Bug
Mar 28 – 31 Ken Durse
Success with Container Gardening
Apr 4 – 7 Erica Glasner
Four Season Garden & proven Combinations
Apr 11 – 14 Steve Aitken
Container Gardening: From Dirt to Design & The Secret to Combining Plants
Apr 18 – 21 Melinda Meyers
Year-round Garden-edutainment
Apr 25 – 28
Susan Belsinger & Tina Marie Wilcox
Herbal Blends from Around the World
May 2 – 5 Maureen Glimer
The Small Budget Gardener
May 9 – 12 Felder Rushing
Slow Gardening
Greenhouse Stage 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
See gardening experts as they share tips and secrets you can plant in your own garden.
Mon – Wed Please visit the Festival Center for daily topics.
Thu – Sun:
Mar 4 – 6
Groceries from the Garden - Robert Bowden
Mar 10 – 13
Gardening for all Generations - Brenda Sandberg & Scott Hulett
Mar 17 – 20
Gardening in Miniature - Joseph Rainey
Mar 24 -27
Helpful Mower & Small Equipment Tips - Scott Franklin
Mar 31 – Apr 3
Tropical Edibles - Jarrod Stewart
Apr 7 – 10
Fun Holiday Projects - Doug Benedict
Apr 15 – 17
Gardening Challenges - Tom MacCubbin
Apr 21 -24
Seed, Sow & Grow - Ed Buhler
Apr 28 – May 1
Inspiring Patio Designs - Allison Brooks
May 6 -8
Mastery & Mind in Living Flowers - Ricardo Bansho Carrasco
May 12 – 15
A to Z on Herbs - Tracy Fischer
Speakers, presentations and guests are subject to change without notice.
Planting Pointers 1:00 & 4:00 pm
Join the gardening experts from IFAS at the University of Florida as they present great gardening ideas for everyone. Please visit the Festival Center for daily topics.
Flower & Garden Theater 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ask an Expert 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get your gardening questions answered by “Master Gardeners” from IFAS at the University of Florida.
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2011 Special Happenings:
March 25 - 27:
Art in the Garden Weekend – World Showcase
See nature through the eyes of “Plein Air” artists and one-of-a-kind works of art.
April 29 - May 1:
Fresh from Florida Weekend – Festival Center Discover the bounty of our state from Apalachicola to Zellwood!
May 6 - 8:
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. – Festival Center
May 6 - 8:
Guerlain’s Enchanted Gardens – Festival Center
Join Matthew Henderson, Guerlain’s National Education Manager, for a unique look into the world of fragrances and the intimate relationship between plants and perfumes.
May 13 – 15
It’s a Disney•Pixar Weekend to Celebrate Cars 2 – Park-wide
Come out for this final festival weekend to celebrate Pixar Animation Studios, especially their newest film, Cars 2 in theaters June 24th!
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FLOWER POWER CONCERT SERIES:
| Dates for 2011 | Artist | Song |
| 3/4 - 6 | Jose Feliciano | "Light My Fire" |
| 3/11 - 13 | The Guess Who | "These Eyes" |
| 3/18 - 20 | Chubby Checker & The Wildcats | "The Twist" |
| 3/25 - 27 | Melissa Manchester (New for 2011) | "Don't Cry Outloud" |
| 4/1 - 3 | Starship Starring Mickey Thomas | "We Built This City" |
| 4/8 - 10 | Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. (New for 2011) | "You Don't Have to be a Star" |
| 4/15 - 17 | Juice Newton (New for 2011) | "Playing with the Queen of Hearts" |
| 4/22 - 24 | Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons | "(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection" |
| 4/29 - 5/1 | Paul Revere and the Raiders | "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" |
| 5/6 - 8 | Davy Jones | "Daydream Believer" |
| 5/13 - 15 | Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone | "Henry the VIII" |
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That's all for now. Once the Festival will begin, we'll have a fantastic update of all these magnificent flowers!!
We can't wait! See you soon, as everything begins on March 2nd, 2011!
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