Flower and Garden Festival 2009

[RumpleMom]

What are the dates for 2009?

I'm wondering how this impacts DVC availability.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I don't have the dates for next year. The tentative ones would be on this year's booklet and I'll be getting one on Wednesday! We usually go in May and usually stay at BCV and until this year we didn't own BCV points, so I was trading in at 7 months, usually from BWV and usually for 2 studios. We now own BCV, so I booked mostly at 11 months, but did add an extra night with BWV points at 7 months.

Availability based on my experience has been good!

Bobbi

 

[DaisyDebbie]

It greatly impacts availability at BWV and BCV as they are walking distance to Epcot. You have to book early for this time frame

 

[Simba's Mom]

I don't have the dates for next year. The tentative ones would be on this year's booklet and I'll be getting one on Wednesday! We usually go in May and usually stay at BCV and until this year we didn't own BCV points, so I was trading in at 7 months, usually from BWV and usually for 2 studios. We now own BCV, so I booked mostly at 11 months, but did add an extra night with BWV points at 7 months.

Availability based on my experience has been good!

Bobbi

Save one for me that day! Where do we pick up the booklet and where do they have the festival "trade show", I call it? In the past it was in the building behind Fountainview Bakery, but I thought I heard that they might change it to the Wonders of Life pavillion? And does anyone know where I can find my favorite artist, Larry Dotson?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Save one for me that day! Where do we pick up the booklet and where do they have the festival "trade show", I call it? In the past it was in the building behind Fountainview Bakery, but I thought I heard that they might change it to the Wonders of Life pavillion? And does anyone know where I can find my favorite artist, Larry Dotson?

I have had my best luck picking up a schedule at the International Gateway Entrance, in/by the gift shop that's there. Also, a warning, last year's booklet announced this year's dates as April 3rd to June1 2008, but due to Easter, the dates were changed.

This is from the Disboard site:

There's a change of venue for 2008. These sessions are now hosted inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion.

March 19 & 20: Roger Swain, "Gardening Bright From the Start" - Host of PBS' 'The Victory Garden' kicks off the Festival with
March 21 - 23: Joe Lamp'l (joe the gardener) , Green Gardening - Environment friendly tips for today's gardener
March 28 - 30: Ellen Zachos , Prehistoric Planting - Learn how ancient species of 'dinosaur' plants create a fun garden
April 4 - 6: Shirley Bovshow, This TV host will instruct you how to bring a touch of artistry to your garden
April 11 - 13 : Jeffrey Rustuccio, Get Fit Through Gardening - Learn how to garden without the usual calluses, muscle and back aches. Turn your time on your garden into a fitness routine
April 18 - 20: Tovah Martin, - This respected author and guest on PBS' 'Cultivating Life' will discuss Garden Stewardship and how historic gardens can transition to current trends. Ms. Martin will also give tips from top 'green' pros.
April 25 - 27: Felder Rushing , Author of 'Passalong Plants', acclaimed horticulturist and NPR host, Felder Rushing will discuss SLOW - Slow Gardening. Learn about resilient shrubs, herbs and flowers and learn how to grow 'designer' veggies in containers and your flower beds.
May 2 - 4: Tom MacCubbin , Extension Agent Emeritus with the University of Florida, writer and local media personality, Tom MacCubbin will instruct you in converting your landscaping into a bountiful harvest of foods your family will enjoy.
May 9 - 11: Raymond Western, Guerlain perfume specialist will discuss how you can plant a fragrant garden and what blooms become part of their fragrances
May 16 - 18: Robert Bowden,director of Orlando's renowned "Harry P. Leu Gardens" will give tips for weekend gardeners as well as talk about plants of different textures, colors and habits
May 23 - 25: Melinda Myers, TV Host and author, this gardening expert will share tips in creating gardens in small spaces as well as maintaining gardens with year round interest
May 31 - June 1: Jon Carloftis, author of "First A Garden" and "Beyond the Windowsill" shares his expertise in bringing nature into all of your surroundings

 

[vassar36]

the 2009 dates according to this year's (2008) material are listed as :
2009
March 18 – May 31
Epcot® International
Flower & Garden Festival

 

[bobbiwoz]

I am wondering if next year's dates will be scaled back. Easter was early this year. I would be thrilled if the '09 dates hold. Our spring break vacation begins on March 21st, and I'll be at WDW with friends.

Bobbi