From new “Moana” topiaries to returning “Phineas & Ferb” topiaries, EPCOT is full of plants shaped like characters, butterflies, and more.
World Celebration
“Moana 2” Topiaries – NEW
Moana, HeiHei, Pua, and Maui are at the park’s entrance. This new display is to promote “Moana 2,” which will be on Disney+ this month. Moana’s oar and necklace, and Maui’s fish hook light up. There are signs here, and beside several other topiaries, featuring the festival’s 30th anniversary logo.
Spike the Bee – NEW
The Spike the Bee topiary is part of a new garden exhibit inside CommuniCore Hall. He’s depicted as floating above a large flowerbed, pouring a thimble of water (actually a silvery-blue plant) into the blooms.
Figment and Flowers
Figment is in the center of the park, in the planter shaped like the EPCOT logo. Around him are pink topiary flowers.
More pink flowers are in other planters throughout World Celebration Gardens.
Orange Bird Ears
In a planter in CommuniCore Plaza, there are three round topiaries topped with Orange Bird-inspired mouse ears.
Phineas and Ferb Topiaries
The Phineas and Ferb topiaries have not appeared since the 2017 Flower & Garden Festival. Their addition comes ahead of the animated show’s revival on Disney+ set for this year.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale
Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are having a picnic in a flowerbed. This is before crossing the bridge to World Showcase, near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk.
World Nature
Simba and Friends
The famous first scene of “The Lion King” is in topiary form in World Nature. Rafiki, standing on a rock, lifts baby Simba into the air. Mufasa and Sarabi are to the sides. This flowerbed is near CommuniCore Plaza.
Woody, Bo Peep, and Sheep
Woody, Bo Peep, and her sheep (Billy, Goat, and Gruff) are in another planter near the Imagination! pavilion. A trio of planter boxes resemble toy letter blocks.
Asha, Star, and Valentino from “Wish”
Asha, Star, and Valentino are in a flowerbed across the water from The Land pavilion. The “Wish” trio debuted as the entrance display during last year’s festival. Star, in Asha’s hand, lights up.
Butterflies and Flowers
There are butterfly topiaries at the entrance and exit of Butterfly Landing.
More butterfly topiaries are outside The Land pavilion
A trio of pink flower topiaries are in a planter between The Land and The Seas With Nemo & Friends.
Goofy – Rosewalk
On the Rosewalk between the Imagination! pavilion and World Showcase, Goofy is depicted in topiary form among a field of dandelions.
World Discovery
Donald and Nephews
A Donald topiary is in the Community Garden behind Connections Eatery. A bee is perched on his forehead. The Daisy topiary has not appeared with Donald since 2023.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are across the sidewalk from Donald, each holding a different gardening tool and a bundle of flowers.
Groot
This is the Groot topiary’s second year. He’s in a new location, still near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind behind Connections Café. He’s surrounded by spacey plants.
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear is in a planter in front of Mission: SPACE, with his arm raised in a wave.
World Showcase
Butterflies
These three butterflies are part of the Blossoms of Fragrance garden presented by Scentsy.
There are two yellow butterflies at the start of World Showcase, one next to Port of Entry and one next to Disney Traders.
Flower Towers
The bridge to World Showcase is lined with flower towers.
Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from “Encanto”
More flower towers are in the “Encanto” display. It features Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa. This is at the entrance to World Showcase. The butterfly in Mirabel’s hand glows.
Bambi and Friends
Bambi, Thumper, and Flower are in a flowerbed between Port of Entry and the Canada Pavilion.
Geese and Canada Flag – Canada Pavilion
A trio of topiary geese appear to be taking off from the flowers on the lower level of the Canada pavilion. Behind the geese, a display of flowers creates Canada’s red and white, maple leaf flag.
Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc – U.K. Pavilion
Peter Pan and Captain Hook are facing off in a flowerbed at the edge of the United Kingdom pavilion on the way to the Canada pavilion.
Tick Tock Croc is in the flowerbed across from them, surrounded by blue flowers, so it’s like he’s emerging from the water.
Tinker Bell – U.K. Pavilion
The Tinker Bell topiary is located near Yorkshire County Fish Shop, as part of Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden.
Winnie the Pooh and Friends – U.K. Pavilion
Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet are in the flowerbeds outside Sportsman’s Shoppe.
Mickey and Elephant – U.K. Pavilion
These plain topiaries are part of the Topiary Heritage Garden. They’re in the back of the U.K. pavilion, near the gazebo.
Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion
Belle and the Beast are depicted in their ball outfits. They’re at the front of the long flowerbed in front of the “Impressions de France” theater.
Lumiere and Cogsworth are in a flowerbed between the main France pavilion and the entrance to the “Ratatouille” section.
Kermit and Miss Piggy – Between France and Morocco
The Muppets are in a flowerbed next to the Morocco pavilion. Kermit is riding his bike next to Miss Piggy with pink luggage.
Dragon – Japan Pavilion
The dragon topiary is in a flowerbed near the front of the pavilion. In years past, it’s been in front of the Torii gate along the lagoon.
This flowerbed received new bamboo fencing recently.
Tiana – The American Adventure
The Tiana topiary is in the flowerbed in front of Magnolia Terrace. Instead of an archway of moss behind her, as in previous years, she has three flower towers. Her dress also incorporates more yellow flowers than green.
Lilypads with pink flowers are “floating” on blue flowers at Tiana’s feet.
Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion
The Lady and the Tramp topiaries are on the stage in the center of the Italy pavilion. Small planter boxes full of red, pink, and purple flowers are on the steps in front of them.
Gnomes – Germany Pavilion
This trio of round gnome-inspired topiaries is part of the Germany pavilion’s Gnome Garden, which debuted in 2024.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion
Snow White and Dopey are in a flowerbed next to the Germany pavilion boat dock. The flowerbed across from them features the rest of the Seven Dwarfs.
Pandas – China Pavilion
A trio of topiary pandas are in a flowerbed near the front of the China pavilion.
Elsa, Anna, and Snowflakes – Norway Pavilion
Anna and Elsa topiaries can be found outside Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. The Elsa topiary has a cape for the first time. A snowflake topiary is next to them.
Three more snowflake topiaries in a flowerbed next to the lagoon.
Troll – Norway Pavilion
The troll topiary, referencing the defunct Maelstrom attraction Frozen Ever After replaced, is located outside Anna and Elsa’s Royal Sommerhus.
Miguel and Dante from “Coco” – Mexico Pavilion
Miguel and Dante are in a flowerbed near the Mexico pavilion and Odyssey pavilion. They are surrounded by marigolds, the traditional flower of Día de Muertos. These debuted last year with projection-mapping effect on Dante. The projection mapping has returned and is visible at night.
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is from March 5 through June 2, 2025.
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