2005 Flower & Garden Festival @ Epcot

[Princess Wannabe]

I saw this information on another board, and wanted to post it here, in case anyone is interested in the activities planned for this year's festival.

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April 15 - June 5, 2005
"Premiere Weekend" - April 15, 16 & 17

Be among the first to see the 12th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!

"I Dig Bugs Weekend" - April 22, 23 & 24

Bugs are cool! Get a close-up look at unusual critters and join in a “good bug” release. Learn about garden friends who help keep our plants healthy.

"Art in the Garden Weekend" - April 29, 30 & May 1

Get a unique look at nature through the eyes of “Plein Air” artists and see one-of-a-kind works of art by Art in the Garden artists. Be sure not to miss the “Kid’s Paint Out."

"Mother's Day Weekend" - May 6, 7 & 8

Celebrate Mom’s special day! Stop by the Festival Center and see beautiful floral arrangements at the Mother’s Day Flower Show. Moms are treated to a flower and a photo, exclusively on May 8.

"Photography Weekend" - May 13, 14 & 15

Grab your cameras! Discover the ins and outs of photography as experts share their tips and secrets.

"FamilyFun Weekend" - May 20, 21 & 22

Calling all Families! Don’t miss this fun weekend packed full with awesome activities and fun projects the whole family can enjoy, presented by FamilyFun magazine.

"Memorial Day Weekend" - May 28, 29 & 30

Don’t miss the chance to take part in an old-fashioned “field day” complete with fun and games. Celebrate nature and the great outdoors and discover the joys of gardening!

"Festival Farewell Weekend" -June 3, 4 & 5

Mark your calendars! Don’t miss the last chance to enjoy the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!

Flower Power Concert Series (America Gardens Theatre): 5:45pm, 7:00pm & 8:15pm


Davy Jones: April 15 - 18
Gary US Bond: April 19 - 21
Paul Revere & The Raiders: April 22 - 25
The Buckinghams: April 26 -28
The Grass Roots: April 29 -May 1
The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie: May 2 - 4
Vanilla Fudge: May 5 & 6
Greg Rollie: May 7 & 8
The Lovin Spoonful: May 9 - 11
The Nelsons: May 12 - 14
Gary Puckett: May15 - 17
Orleans: May18 - 20
The Rascals: May 21 - 23
BJ Thomas: May 24 - 26
Rare Earth: May 27 - 29
Eric Burdon & The Animals: May 30 - June 1
Arlo Guthrie: June 2 - 5

Festival Must-Sees
NEW! Main Entrance Bed

Mickey and friends welcome Epcot Guests with their salute to the Happiest Celebration On Earth!

NEW! Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden– Located adjacent to Innoventions East / Mouse Gear


Experience hundreds of free-flying butterflies as you venture through lush foliage in this unique garden and butterfly house.


NEW! Farmer Mickey’s Maze- Located on the Imagination Walkway


Don’t miss this chance to explore Farmer Mickey’s Maze! Your Disney favorites are waiting to welcome you to a garden full of fun. Appreciated by children 2-5.


“Living with the Land” --- Fantastic Fruits!– The Land


Cruise through greenhouses featuring tropical fruits like bananas and jackfruits, then sail by 50-pound winter melons and gigantic pumpkins. Check out our new growing systems and photograph the first tomato trees grown in the USA! Alert: there may be hidden Mickeys in our pumpkin vines!

“Behind the Seeds” Greenhouse Tour– The Land


Take the family on a tour of The Land greenhouses and fish farm. Bring your camera to capture close-ups of gigantic fruit and take home ideas for growing your own fruits and vegetables! Do the herb-and-spice challenge and taste test, then feed the fish and check out the alligators, too!


Hidden Mickeys– Throughout the park


Try your luck at finding fifty Hidden Mickeys created especially for this year’s Festival!


Tricks of the Trade– Presented by Walt Disney World Horticulture – Future World West


From topiary to hanging baskets, get a “behind the scenes” look at how Disney’s Horticulture makes some of its most popular elements.


Turf Tips- Presented by Toro– Future World West


Stop by the Tip Top Turf garden and try your skill at putting on the green. See the evolution of the lawnmower from push to power!


Sculpture Garden– Future World West


See works of art on loan from some of Florida’s most prestigious collections in a beautiful garden setting.


Phyto-forms– Future World West (Sculpture Garden)


Sculptor and Land Artist Julia Barton showcases her unique works that creatively combine art and horticulture. Don’t miss this fascinating exhibit!


Dooryard Gardens- Presented by FNLGA- Future World East


Expand your plant palette! Take home super ideas that will let you enjoy a beautiful view from your front door.


Water Garden Wonders– Future World East


Gather cool concepts for water gardens that add a “splash” of creativity to your landscape.


Tinker Bell Topiary– Showcase Plaza


Tinker Bell adds a touch of magic with a wave of her wand and a bit of “pixie dust.”


Bambi and Friends– Canada


Catch a glimpse of these classic characters from Disney’s 5thfull-length animated feature film.


Fragrance Garden– Presented byGuerlain. France


Let your senses take over as you experience the pleasure of this captivating garden, featuring the radiant and sensual fragrances of Guerlain. Explore the ‘love story” between plants, fragrance and perfume.


Penjing (Chinese Bonsai)– China


This unique art form of dwarf trees is an ancient technique that predates its Japanese counterpart by hundreds of years.


Clacker Garden– Japan


Hear how water and bamboo transform into a musical experience in this kinetic garden.


WaterFULL World–Outpost


Explore this unique garden and discover how water conservation helps us in our everyday lives. Ladybug Releases daily.
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[safetymom]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/ep-flower-garden.htm#hm-FG-img

Here is a page right here on the DIS

 

[goofy4tink]

We don't get to WDW until about 2 weeks after the end of the Festival. Do they keep a lot of the special topieries and such up? I would assume the garden type displays would still be in evidence. So, how much of the 'floral and garden' type things will we still be able to enjoy when we get there 6/18???

 

[safetymom]

Believe it or not they take down lots of the flower beds after Flower and Garden. I took pictures around the water between future world and world showcase with the monorail overhead. I went back a couple of weeks later and it was just grass there.

Some of the toparies go to the other parks. There may still be some of them around but nothing like what they have during Flower and Garden.