MouseChat.net – Disney, Universal, Orlando FL News & Reviews
MouseChat.net – Disney, Universal, Orlando FL News & Reviews
MouseChat.net Disney Podcast - Hosts: Lisa, Steve, Sharpie, Brenda, & Caitlyn
Complete Guide - Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
40 minutes Posted Feb 5, 2024 at 5:00 am.
PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PMThe VybeFebruary 28 and 29Richard MarxMarch 3 and 4Evolution MotownMarch 5, 6 and 7BerlinMarch 8 and 9Rick SpringfieldMarch 10 and 11Dian DiazMarch 12, 13 and 14Modern English – New!March 15 and 16The CommodoresMarch 17 and 18Foreigners JourneyMarch 19, 20 and 21The OrchestraMarch 22, 23, 24 and 25FunkafiedMarch 26, 27 and 28Mike DelGuidiceMarch 29 and 30The Pointer SistersMarch 31The Female CollectiveApril 2, 3 and 4Blue OctoberApril 5 and 6Crowder – New!April 7 and 8The HooligansApril 9, 10 and 11Jo Dee MessinaApril 12 and 13A Flock of SeagullsApril 14 and 15The M-80’sApril 16, 17 and 18Plain White T’sApril 19, 20, 21 and 22The Champagne OrchestraApril 23, 24 and 25Starship Featuring Mickey ThomasApril 26 and 27Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter NooneApril 28 and 29SouthboundApril 30Monsieur PerinéMay 3Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power – New!May 4Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan – New!May 5Fonseca – New!May 6Gilly & The Girl BandMay 7, 8 and 9Simple PlanMay 10, 11, 12 and 13ElementMay 14, 15 and 16The SpinnersMay 17 and 18Sister HazelMay 19 and 20Epic Live!May 21, 22 and 23Lit – New!May 24 and 25Casting CrownsMay 26 and 27Dining Packages and PricesFabulous food and great music go hand in hand! Festivalgoers can enjoy the best of both worlds by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which includes:A meal at a participating restaurant Spice Road Table: Meal includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverageOther Participating Restaurants: Meal includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert OR a full buffet (where applicable), as well as one nonalcoholic beverageOne (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert on the same dayExplore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:Adult (ages 10 and up)Child (ages 3 to 9)Akershus Royal Banquet HallNorway Pavilion Breakfast Lunch / Dinner$66 $78$42 $50Biergarten RestaurantGermany Pavilion$60$34Coral Reef RestaurantThe Living Seas$73$29Garden Grill RestaurantThe Land Pavilion Breakfast Lunch / Dinner$58 $73$37 $47Le Cellier SteakhouseCanada Pavilion$99$39Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue(same-day dining packages only) American Adventure Pavilion$36Rose & Crown Dining RoomUnited Kingdom Pavilion$61$26Spice Road TableMorocco Pavilion$50$21___________________Outdoor Kitchenshttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/flower-garden-outdoor-kitchens/___________________Topiary Magic AwaitsDiscover spectacular topiaries of beloved animals and Disney characters, cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists.Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them:Disney Film, Wish (Asha, Valentino and Star) – NEW!Main EntranceFigment, Flower Topiaries and Flower TowersWorld Celebration – World Celebration PlazaHuey, Dewey and LouieWorld Celebration – World Celebration PlazaDonald Duck World Celebration – Community Garden Near Connections Café in World CelebrationBambi and FriendsWorld Discovery – Near Imagination! and Refreshment PortGroot from Guardians of the Galaxy – NEW! World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindBuzz Lightyear World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land PavilionSimba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)World Nature – Near The Land PavilionPumbaa and TimonWorld Nature – Near The Land PavilionGoofyRosewalkMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and PlutoBridge to World ShowcaseEncanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa) World ShowcaseCoco (Miguel and Dante) – NEW!World Showcase – Mexico PavilionAnna and ElsaWorld Showcase – Norway PavilionTrollWorld Showcase – Norway PavilionPandasWorld Showcase – China PavilionSnow White and the Seven DwarfsWorld Showcase – Germany PavilionLady and the TrampWorld Showcase – Italy PavilionTianaWorld Showcase – The American Adventure PavilionDragonWorld Showcase – Japan Pavilion Near Torii GateKermit the Frog and Miss PiggyWorld Showcase – Between France and Morocco PavilionsBeauty and the BeastWorld Showcase – France PavilionLumiere and CogsworthWorld Showcase – France PavilionButterfly and Flower TowersWorld Showcase – International GatewayWinnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionTinker Bell’s Fairy House GardenWorld Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionPeter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock CrocWorld Showcase – Between United Kingdom and Canada PavilionsGeeseWorld Showcase – Canada PavilionGlobal GardensWeave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.The Community Garden – World CelebrationConnect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.Festival Blooms – World CelebrationAdmire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas.Connections Conservatory Garden – World Celebration Near Connections EaterySettle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces.Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited – World Discovery  Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! – World DiscoveryBring the entire family to explore this camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACEImagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.Floating Gardens – World NaturePeer upon more than 170 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.Bold Bromeliads – World Nature in The Land PavilionObserve a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions.Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.PB&J Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables® – World Showcase Bridge – NEW!Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.Extraordinary Orchids – World Showcase – Mexico PavilionSet eyes on spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.Desert Garden – World Showcase – Mexico PavilionDiscover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions.Bamboo Garden – World Showcase – China PavilionVisit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.China Penjing Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion – NEW!Discover ancient Chinese art that recreates miniature landscapes.Gnome Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion – NEW!Discover topiary versions of magical garden gnomes, originating from German folk tales.Miniature Garden – World Showcase – Germany PavilionAppreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.Garden Italiano – World Showcase – Italy PavilionFrom fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.Bonsai Collection – World Showcase – Japan PavilionLearn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.Kokedema Garden – World Showcase – Japan PavilionAdmire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.Shishi Odoshi – World Showcase – Japan PavilionContemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain.Spice Garden – World Showcase – Morocco PavilionDiscover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold.Bouquet Garden – World Showcase – France Pavilion See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionUnearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden—featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends.Shakespeare Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionExplore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.___________________This years MerchOrange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with adorable Orange Bird keepsakes in this collection featuring apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.Coco Collection: Keep the inspiring words “Seize Your Moment” top of mind with this Coco-themed collection that includes apparel, headwear and home décor.Butterfly Collection: Flutter through the butterfly garden alongside Minnie Mouse with items from this flowery collection.Annual Passholder Collection: Enjoy Festival treasures featuring Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories and trading pins exclusive to our Annual Passholder family. ___________________
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Complete Guide - Epcot Flower and Garden FestivalEpcot Flower and Garden Festival February 28 to May 27, 2024!Garden GrazeUse your Festival Passport as your guide on this fun food stroll featuring several tasty dishes. Once you’ve tried at least 5 Garden Graze items—and collected a stamp for each—you can bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade, where you’ll receive a specialty treat!Locations and Menu ItemsBauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion)Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple SauceBRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)Avocado Toast with Marinated Tomatoes and Plant-Based Cheese Crumbles on Toasted CiabattaEPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based CheeseFlorida Fresh (Near Disney Traders) Florida Strawberry ShortcakeLa Isla Fresca (Between the France and Morocco Pavilions)Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked with Oat, Almond and Coconut Milks topped with Toasted CoconutRefreshment Outpost  Seasonal Fruit Parfait with Sweet Chili Sauce and Mango DOLE Whip®Refreshment Port (Near Canada Pavilion)Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine on Crispy Potato Barrels with Plant-Based Ranch and Blue Cheese CrumblesTrowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders)Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables and Creamy Herb Aioli______________Fun for Kids of all AgesExplore a whimsical butterfly garden and set out on a lively scavenger hunt.Butterfly Landing Observe many species of butterflies up close in a kaleidoscope of color. Located near Imagination! in World Nature.Scavenger Hunts Stroll around EPCOT on a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Choose from 2 adventures:Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration: Follow Spike the Bee along his pollination trail, where Spike will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens.Egg-Stravaganza Hunt: Embark on a delightful hunt for eye-catching eggs—each resembling a beloved bunny rabbit. This experience is only available for a limited time.Here’s how to get started:Purchase your scavenger hunt map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax (available while supplies last).Search high and low for Spike or for colorful eggs (depending on the hunt) around EPCOT, then add a sticker to your map after each discovery.At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler and receive a surprise.  _____________Garden Rocks Concert SeriesGet in the GrooveMove your feet to fresh, hot beats during a Garden Rocks concert! Catch show-stopping performances from globally recognized artists and talented local acts.Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOTDates: February 28 to May 27, 2024Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PMThe VybeFebruary 28 and 29Richard MarxMarch 3 and 4Evolution MotownMarch 5, 6 and 7BerlinMarch 8 and 9Rick SpringfieldMarch 10 and 11Dian DiazMarch 12, 13 and 14Modern English – New!March 15 and 16The CommodoresMarch 17 and 18Foreigners JourneyMarch 19, 20 and 21The OrchestraMarch 22, 23, 24 and 25FunkafiedMarch 26, 27 and 28Mike DelGuidiceMarch 29 and 30The Pointer SistersMarch 31The Female CollectiveApril 2, 3 and 4Blue OctoberApril 5 and 6Crowder – New!April 7 and 8The HooligansApril 9, 10 and 11Jo Dee MessinaApril 12 and 13A Flock of SeagullsApril 14 and 15The M-80’sApril 16, 17 and 18Plain White T’sApril 19, 20, 21 and 22The Champagne OrchestraApril 23, 24 and 25Starship Featuring Mickey ThomasApril 26 and 27Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter NooneApril 28 and 29SouthboundApril 30Monsieur PerinéMay 3Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power – New!May 4Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan – New!May 5Fonseca – New!May 6Gilly & The Girl BandMay 7, 8 and 9Simple PlanMay 10, 11, 12 and 13ElementMay 14, 15 and 16The SpinnersMay 17 and 18Sister HazelMay 19 and 20Epic Live!May 21, 22 and 23Lit – New!May 24 and 25Casting CrownsMay 26 and 27Dining Packages and PricesFabulous food and great music go hand in hand! Festivalgoers can enjoy the best of both worlds by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which includes:A meal at a participating restaurant Spice Road Table: Meal includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverageOther Participating Restaurants: Meal includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert OR a full buffet (where applicable), as well as one nonalcoholic beverageOne (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert on the same dayExplore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:Adult (ages 10 and up)Child (ages 3 to 9)Akershus Royal Banquet HallNorway Pavilion Breakfast Lunch / Dinner$66 $78$42 $50Biergarten RestaurantGermany Pavilion$60$34Coral Reef RestaurantThe Living Seas$73$29Garden Grill RestaurantThe Land Pavilion Breakfast Lunch / Dinner$58 $73$37 $47Le Cellier SteakhouseCanada Pavilion$99$39Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue(same-day dining packages only) American Adventure Pavilion$36Rose & Crown Dining RoomUnited Kingdom Pavilion$61$26Spice Road TableMorocco Pavilion$50$21___________________Outdoor Kitchenshttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/flower-garden-outdoor-kitchens/___________________Topiary Magic AwaitsDiscover spectacular topiaries of beloved animals and Disney characters, cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists.Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them:Disney Film, Wish (Asha, Valentino and Star) – NEW!Main EntranceFigment, Flower Topiaries and Flower TowersWorld Celebration – World Celebration PlazaHuey, Dewey and LouieWorld Celebration – World Celebration PlazaDonald Duck World Celebration – Community Garden Near Connections Café in World CelebrationBambi and FriendsWorld Discovery – Near Imagination! and Refreshment PortGroot from Guardians of the Galaxy – NEW! World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindBuzz Lightyear World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land PavilionSimba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi)World Nature – Near The Land PavilionPumbaa and TimonWorld Nature – Near The Land PavilionGoofyRosewalkMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and PlutoBridge to World ShowcaseEncanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa) World ShowcaseCoco (Miguel and Dante) – NEW!World Showcase – Mexico PavilionAnna and ElsaWorld Showcase – Norway PavilionTrollWorld Showcase – Norway PavilionPandasWorld Showcase – China PavilionSnow White and the Seven DwarfsWorld Showcase – Germany PavilionLady and the TrampWorld Showcase – Italy PavilionTianaWorld Showcase – The American Adventure PavilionDragonWorld Showcase – Japan Pavilion Near Torii GateKermit the Frog and Miss PiggyWorld Showcase – Between France and Morocco PavilionsBeauty and the BeastWorld Showcase – France PavilionLumiere and CogsworthWorld Showcase – France PavilionButterfly and Flower TowersWorld Showcase – International GatewayWinnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger)World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionTinker Bell’s Fairy House GardenWorld Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionPeter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock CrocWorld Showcase – Between United Kingdom and Canada PavilionsGeeseWorld Showcase – Canada PavilionGlobal GardensWeave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world.The Community Garden – World CelebrationConnect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot.Festival Blooms – World CelebrationAdmire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas.Connections Conservatory Garden – World Celebration Near Connections EaterySettle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces.Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited – World Discovery  Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive.Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! – World DiscoveryBring the entire family to explore this camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb.Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACEImagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs.Floating Gardens – World NaturePeer upon more than 170 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase.Bold Bromeliads – World Nature in The Land PavilionObserve a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions.Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination!View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk.The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination!Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.PB&J Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables® – World Showcase Bridge – NEW!Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances.Extraordinary Orchids – World Showcase – Mexico PavilionSet eyes on spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.Desert Garden – World Showcase – Mexico PavilionDiscover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions.Bamboo Garden – World Showcase – China PavilionVisit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.China Penjing Garden – World Showcase – China Pavilion – NEW!Discover ancient Chinese art that recreates miniature landscapes.Gnome Garden – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion – NEW!Discover topiary versions of magical garden gnomes, originating from German folk tales.Miniature Garden – World Showcase – Germany PavilionAppreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.Garden Italiano – World Showcase – Italy PavilionFrom fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.Bonsai Collection – World Showcase – Japan PavilionLearn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.Kokedema Garden – World Showcase – Japan PavilionAdmire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.Shishi Odoshi – World Showcase – Japan PavilionContemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain.Spice Garden – World Showcase – Morocco PavilionDiscover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold.Bouquet Garden – World Showcase – France Pavilion See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers.English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionUnearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden—featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends.Shakespeare Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom PavilionExplore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.___________________This years MerchOrange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with adorable Orange Bird keepsakes in this collection featuring apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.Coco Collection: Keep the inspiring words “Seize Your Moment” top of mind with this Coco-themed collection that includes apparel, headwear and home décor.Butterfly Collection: Flutter through the butterfly garden alongside Minnie Mouse with items from this flowery collection.Annual Passholder Collection: Enjoy Festival treasures featuring Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories and trading pins exclusive to our Annual Passholder family. ___________________