Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Celebrates Spring in Orlando

If you love spectacular flower displays and have a garden that you enjoy working in, there’s no better place to be March 2nd through March 15th than in Walt Disney World Theme Parks. At Walt Disney World, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be ongoing for those dates, and a number of special garden related activities are planned for that time. Topiaries shaped like Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and Donald Duck will amaze you while the incredible butterflies in Bambi’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden will give you a colorful show to remember. After looking at each of the displays, you can meet with top horticulturalists to find out how they create these masterpieces and get the gardening tools you need to make your own. It’s an event that is not to be missed even for guests who prefer to look rather than work in a garden!

While you’re celebrating spring in Orlando with the Epcot festival, be sure to take advantage of some of the other great seasonal attractions the area has to offer like the Dolphin Encounter Tour. This tour will take you to the Gulf of Mexico where you can see dolphins in their natural habitat. During your time in the Gulf, you will get to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch before continuing with your adventure. Between seeing the dolphins and experiencing the natural scenic beauty of the Gulf of Mexico, you’re certain to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Another activity you won’t want to miss while you’re in Orlando is the Saltwater Adventures of Central Florida Fishing Charters. This charter will take you out in the open waters off the coast of Orlando to allow you to do some serious deep sea fishing. Captain Keith will show you how to catch a number of fish like redfish, mackerel, tarpon, and even sharks, so you can have a dream fishing experience. From now until December 31st, there is even a family pass available for this fishing experience, so you can save money and still have an experience that the whole family will love!

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Flavors Fall

If you’re looking for some adult fun at Walt Disney World Theme Parks this autumn, get ready for the delightful Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The festival starts October 1st and continues until November 14th with a number of special guest speakers, delicious delicacies and beers from around the world, and demonstrations from some of the world’s finest chefs. In addition to those exciting events, this festival also features special performers and concerts for you to enjoy. Walt Disney World has outdone itself with this magical autumn experience!

Walt Disney World isn’t the only popular theme park that Orlando has to offer. Orlando is also home to Universal Studios. Universal Studios features a number of thrill rides, shows, and concession stands based off of famous Universal Studios characters. Rides themed after the beloved character Harry Potter, Terminator, and The Simpsons are just a few of the fun activities you can expect to find at the park. This park is a favorite for those who want to forget everyday cares and remember what it was like to be a kid!

Don’t get so caught up in the many theme parks Orlando has to offer that you forget to experience the city itself. Orlando Balloon Adventure gives you the chance to take flight in a hot air balloon for views high above the city. The ride will even take you over exciting places like downtown Orlando and some of the theme parks. Few people know the excitement and wonder of floating through the air in a colorful hot air balloon. Make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity while you’re in Orlando.

Come to Orlando for Racing, Fireworks, and Family Fun!

Get prepared for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway during Independence Day weekend. Experience the thrill of this NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held annually on the first Saturday night of July making it a perfect celebration for Independence Day. The race offers numerous activities including several the whole family can enjoy. There will be special parties before the race, lots of room for camping, a special concert, fireworks after the race, and so much more. Come to Daytona International Speedway to celebrate Independence Day and witness this exciting race.

Take a tour of the Daytona International Speedway with the Fast and Furious Daytona Tour. During the Daytona International Speedway Tour learn about racing culture and the culture of the surrounding area with an exciting airboat ride and a trip to the Care Foundation, a hands-on animal exhibit.

If you plan on attending the Coke Zero 400, there are many other great activities in the Orlando area to experience. Something the whole family can enjoy is a trip to Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Here, enjoy a variety of attractions like the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Blizzard Beach Water Park, and more!

Make celebrating Independence Day special and take a cruise with your loved one on Rivership Romance Lunch & Dinner Cruises. On this wonderful cruise you will be able to see the charming St. John’s River and enjoy a gourmet dinner with live music aboard a riverboat. There are several different cruises to choose from including lunch cruises, dinner shows, and more.

During your stay, enjoy comfort and style at one of the many great lodging choices in Orlando.

An Epic Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando, FL

With all of the thrilling activities in Orlando, Florida, you don’t need an excuse to visit. The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival gives you a great reason to visit anyway. This incredible festival takes place from March 17th to May 30th and features unique topiaries shaped like Disney characters, stunning flower gardens, and even knowledgeable horticulturists who can help even the most experienced gardeners learn how to improve their gardening techniques.  It all takes place in the magical Walt Disney World Theme Park.

While you’re in Walt Disney World for the festival, you won’t want to forget the other theme parks in Orlando, FL. Aquatica is one of the many theme parks in the area. This theme park gives you thrills that are unlike anything you have ever experienced. Sandy, beach-like settings to relax on, wave pools, and other fantastic features make this park completely unique. One of the rides even features an enclosed tube ride that takes you through a clear lagoon where real dolphins are swimming.  

For another unique theme park experience, book the Gatorland Tours with Transportation. This activity gives you an Everglade experience from a swamp walk to a breeding mash. Alligators, crocodiles, and other animals will all be a part of your experience. This park has water features to help you stay cool during your Gatorland experience.

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Orlando, FL

The Epcot Center in the Walt Disney World Theme Park celebrates the return of spring each year with its International Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando, FL. This festival is held from March 17th to May 30th annually. There are thousands of plants used in the festival to construct large topiaries shaped like Disney characters and create lovely gardens. Part of this festival includes Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden which attracts thousands of exotic butterflies with the various flowers and plants used in the garden. 

Mickey Mouse topiaries reaching heights of ten feet are displayed by gardners who are there to teach others how to create some of these magical displays. Local horticulturists are brought in to talk to the visitors about the plants and give tips and advice on how to make their own gardens better. Everyone can learn something, from those who have never gardened to those who have been gardening all of their lives. 

While visiting the Epcot Center, you might also be interested in exploring some other avenues of Disney World. Activities like Chef Mickey’s Character Dining the Disney Character Breakfast with Limousine will add some fun variety to your trip. If you are in the mood for a unique theater experience, you may also want to attend the Cirque du Soleil La Nouba which is sure to entrance any viewers.

Tour the World Through Food at Epcot Center

The Epcot Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort will begin its annual International Food and Wine Festival on September 25. The festival runs until November 8.

During this event, visitors can sample food from a variety of regions, enjoy concerts, and experience the thrilling rides and entertaining shows that Epcot offers year-round. There will be over 25 different food marketplaces set up throughout the park. These marketplaces have a regional theme and serve appetizer-sized portions of native dishes paired with suggested wine or beer pairings. Different regions include Paris; New Orleans; Santiago, Chile; Rio de Janerio, Brazil; Montreal; Athens; Bangkok, Thailand; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Cork, Ireland. Whatever kind of food you prefer, you will be sure to find a delicious dish or two, and you may even find some new favorites!

The Food and Wine Festival also features live concerts. The concert series features performers from a variety of genres. Scheduled performers include Kool and the Gang, Sister Sledge, Vanessa Carlton, Boyz II Men, and Taylor Hicks. Concerts will take place daily at the Epcot Americas Garden Theater.

Another feature of this event is seminars and demonstrations that will take place. Seminar and demonstration topics range from discussions about the history of beer to lectures on special regional ingredients. Some seminars are included in Epcot admission, but some require an additional fee. The Food and Wine Festival will also be hosting a number of special meals and events, including a dessert brunch with pastry chefs and a cheese tasting. These events all require advance reservations.

We offer Magic Your Way tickets available in one to ten day increments. The Magic Your Way ticket will give you access to Epcot Theme Park as well as all of the other theme parks of Disney (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-Hollywood Studios), and many other Disney attractions, including DisneyQuest and Wide World of Sports.