Post by jo on Feb 5, 2011 20:24:44 GMT
One of the most welcome signs of spring is Epcot's annual International Flower & Garden Festival. While the grounds at Epcot are always beautiful, the Flower and Garden Festival takes them to the next level.
New in 2011:
•Toy Story 3 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso will make their Flower & Garden debut at the EPCOT main entrance as seven-foot-tall topiaries. In an effort to stay true to the strawberry-sceneted belly of the Lotso character in the successful film, the area surrounding Lotso will smell like strawberries.
•Characters from the Summer 2011 release Cars 2 will be featured as topiaries in the World Showcase Plaza. There are also plans for a special celebration in anticipation of the film's June 24th release.
•Winnie the Pooh and Tigger will occupy a Hundred Acre Wood display in between Future World and World Showcase.
•The Healthy Living Garden will be focused on helping guests develop a healthy lifestyle, this garden will "focus on healthful eating, fitness, relaxation and meditation."
•Rapunzel can be found in the Tangled Magical Garden between Germany and Italy.
•Bambi's Butterfly House will be expanded as it opens in its new location near Innoventions West.
•Special Weekend Celebrations:
◦Art in the Garden celebration of plein air artists - 3/25 - 3/27
◦I Dig Bugs - 4/15 - 4/17
◦Fresh from Florida Farmer’s Market salute - 4/29 - 5/1
◦Disney/Pixar celebration will be held in May (date to be announced)
New in 2011:
•Toy Story 3 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso will make their Flower & Garden debut at the EPCOT main entrance as seven-foot-tall topiaries. In an effort to stay true to the strawberry-sceneted belly of the Lotso character in the successful film, the area surrounding Lotso will smell like strawberries.
•Characters from the Summer 2011 release Cars 2 will be featured as topiaries in the World Showcase Plaza. There are also plans for a special celebration in anticipation of the film's June 24th release.
•Winnie the Pooh and Tigger will occupy a Hundred Acre Wood display in between Future World and World Showcase.
•The Healthy Living Garden will be focused on helping guests develop a healthy lifestyle, this garden will "focus on healthful eating, fitness, relaxation and meditation."
•Rapunzel can be found in the Tangled Magical Garden between Germany and Italy.
•Bambi's Butterfly House will be expanded as it opens in its new location near Innoventions West.
•Special Weekend Celebrations:
◦Art in the Garden celebration of plein air artists - 3/25 - 3/27
◦I Dig Bugs - 4/15 - 4/17
◦Fresh from Florida Farmer’s Market salute - 4/29 - 5/1
◦Disney/Pixar celebration will be held in May (date to be announced)