PHOTOS: Purple Martins Acclimate to New World Discovery Nesting Location at EPCOT

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If you have ever wondered what those wonky-looking light poles around EPCOT are, well, they aren’t light poles at all––they are birds nests! Every year, Purple Martins travel more than 6,000 miles from their native Brazil to Walt Disney World to raise their young. We saw these particular Purple Martin bird houses erected in late … Read more

REVIEW: A Rainbow of Slushy Flavors at Cool Wash for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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For the first time in 2020, Cool Wash is bringing a specialty item to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with a variety of options to create your own Coca-Cola slushies, this is one treat that allows you to get creative! Menu for Cool Wash at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival … Read more

REVIEW: Island Flavors Satisfy at La Isla Fresca for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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The island breezes have swept in the return of La Isla Fresca to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Lamb curry with sweet plantains and rice joins the lineup this year. But is this menu a delight or a dud? Menu for La Isla Fresca at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food: … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour Every Topiary for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Welcome to EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2020! One of the hallmarks of Flower & Garden are the revolving topiaries that are present around World Showcase & Future World. They display your favorite Disney characters in various scenes tying them into corresponding areas around EPCOT. Let’s take a look at the entire list of … Read more

PHOTOS: Complete the Garden Graze and Get an Adorable Souvenir Cup at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Okay, so let’s say you love eating at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. You’ve popped some popsicles at Refreshment Port. You’ve tasted tuna tataki at The Citrus Blossom. You’ve even chowed down on chilaquiles at Jardin de Fiestas. Now you can reward your adventurous palate with the Garden Graze! Between now and … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020 Gift Cards

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If you would like to keep track of your money a little better when things start to get a little loosey-goosey around World Showcase, there are some cute Flower & Garden-themed festival gift cards available. These handy gift card bracelets are becoming somewhat commonplace staples for festivals around Disney Parks. They are super handy when … Read more

Disney Adds Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion to EPCOT Park Map; Possible Attraction Opening By June 1st

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In all of our coverage of the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we noticed a small change that makes a big difference. You may remember this park map from our coverage of the new maps and Festival Passport: Let’s look a little closer: And closer: That’s right, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France … Read more

REVIEW: Frozen Creations at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Chill Out at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Once again, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. has created four specialty drinks for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with frozen beverages with fruity flavors on the menu, we just had to check them out! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Beverages: The American Adventure: … Read more

REVIEW: Intriguing Plant-Based Options at Trowel & Trellis at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Trowel & Trellis is marking its sophomore outing at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Now that Impossible Foods is the “preferred” plant-based meat of the Disney Parks, will we prefer their offerings at this Outdoor Kitchen? Menu for Trowel & Trellis at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food: Grilled Street Corn … Read more

PHOTOS: Map and Prizes Revealed for “Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2020” at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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This year, we have the return of our favorite host for our tour around World Showcase for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. It’s Spike the Bee! Spike has been popping up in festival merchandise all over EPCOT, and he’s back this year for “Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2020.” As the sign points out, for … Read more

REVIEW: Bon Bon Chicken Skewer, Marco Boba, and More at Lotus House at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Lotus House brings the flavors of China to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with items like a chicken skewer with sesame and peanut sauce and wontons. And while it may not always represent Chinese food at its best, the beverages found here more than make up for it. Menu for Lotus House … Read more

REVIEW: Jardin de Fiestas Offers Delicious Chilaquiles and Mango Margaritas at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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The menu for Jardin de Fiestas is a brand new crop this year at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. With items like chilaquiles, quesadillas, and tortas, and not one but two margaritas, it’s a fiesta of food at the Mexico pavilion! And where there’s a fiesta, you know we have to be … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of New Merchandise (with Prices) Blooming for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020

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The 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is blossoming again at Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s event will feature delectable bites at Outdoor Kitchens, as well as dozens of world-renowned, Disney-themed topiaries. In addition, exclusive festival merchandise is now available at EPCOT for guests to purchase. Collections featuring Orange Bird, Minnie, Mickey and … Read more

PHOTOS: New East Parking Lot Security Screening Area Now Open at EPCOT

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Good morning from EPCOT! While on our way into the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we noticed that the new security screen area has opened! Let’s take a look. Passing through the first car gates to enter the parking lot this morning we were met with new signs for Flower & Garden! Oh, the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/3/20 (Flower & Garden Preparations, Lots of Topiaries, New Construction Wall, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT on a (rare) day when no festival is happening. That won’t last long, though, with EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starting tomorrow! There is a lot of prep work being done throughout the park, let’s go see! There was a very small group of waiting outside the main gate when … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT International Flower &; Garden Festival 2020 Guidemap and Passport Released

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Are you ready for EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival? We sure are! The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020 starts tomorrow, March 4th and runs through June 1st. We know many festival-goers are currently busy planning and building their must-do (and must-eat) lists, so we were able to preview a sneak peek of … Read more