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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Disney Sports

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Water Parks & Recreation

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Vacation Planning

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Shopping & Dining

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Downtown Disney

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Hotels & Resorts

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Animal Kingdom

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Hollywood Studios

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Epcot

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Magic Kingdom

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Disney Events

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Innovative Topiaries, Fresh Flavors and Captivating Concerts Blossom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival March 1 – July 5, 2023 

February 27, 2023
Filed In Disney Events

New topiaries, more than 50 new food offerings and exciting new merchandise collections welcome guests to this beloved springtime celebration 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy.  

Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment.  Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack.  

Enchanting Topiaries and Bright Blossoms 

Making their debut this year, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning “Encanto” greet guests in the main entrance of EPCOT. Each imaginative topiary features details inspired by each character, including Isabela creating beautiful flowers between her hands and an illuminated butterfly for Mirabel.  

A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth.  

More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display.  

Because this year’s festival will be celebrated across two seasons, plant displays will also evolve with the weather, making for true seasonal beauty and detail. Guests visiting during both spring and summer months may see new selections as the season changes. 

Find Fresh Flavors at Outdoor Kitchens 

With more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, guests can enjoy the freshest flavors as spring gives way to summer, including more than 50 new food and drink items. 

There are citrus flavors abound at The Citrus Blossom, now located at the Odyssey, including Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with Orange-Chile Sauce; Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries and spiced Marcona almonds; and a light and airy lemon meringue pie.  

Befitting Princess Tiana’s residence nearby, Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure pavilion features a menu with several new Louisiana-inspired bites and sips, including Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad; Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Bayou Cocktail, featuring Bayou spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice. The crowd-pleasing Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice returns to round out the menu. 

To showcase the freshest flavors of the season, EPCOT Farmers Feast near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet® will offer a rotating menu, changing three times throughout the festival, featuring the finest local ingredients. Highlights include Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip on the Early Bloom Menu; Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc on the Springtime Menu; and Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti on the Summer Solstice Menu. 

Guests can also take a tasty tour through the gardens and explore EPCOT with Garden Graze, a fresh food stroll highlighting 11 delicious sweet and savory plant-based offerings – all listed in the Festival Passport.  

Captivating Concerts Nightly at Garden Rocks 

The ever-popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the America Garden Theatre this spring featuring internationally recognized artists Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent rocking the house Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s lineup includes: 

  • Smash Mouth 
  • Blue Oyster Cult (New) 
  • The Pointer Sisters 
  • Luis Figueroa (New) 
  • Piso 21 (New) 
  • Switchfoot (New) 
  • AJ Croce (New) 
  • Casting Crowns (New) 
  • Jason Scheff (New)  
  • Plain White T’s 
  • Simple Plan 
  • And many others!  

Dining packages for lunch and dinner are available at eight EPCOT locations with guaranteed seating at the Garden Rock Concert Series. Visit FreshEPCOT.com for full concert lineup and dining package availability.  

In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. Help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more. Now through March 31, guests can also take advantage of their last opportunity to enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration by hunting for golden statues featured in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Through April 2, guests can finish their day of fun with the sights and sounds of “Harmonious,” a nighttime spectacular celebrating the power of Disney music and stories to inspire and unite us all.   

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 

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Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort

February 14, 2023
Filed In Disney Sports

Discover 14 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Loved Ones

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 14, 2023) – Heartfelt experiences and magical moments await guests in celebration of Valentine’s Day this February at the Walt Disney World Resort. But it’s so much more than that. Whether guests observe the special day with a Valentine, friends or family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Most Magical Place on Earth during this day devoted to love.

1. Stroll down Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park

Take in the sights and sounds of Main Street U.S.A. while browsing the many stores that line the street. Afterwards, catch a performance by The Dapper Dans or see Disney Princesses with their Princes during the Disney “Festival of Fantasy” Parade.

2. Explore the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Presented by AT&T

Stroll World Showcase and experience sights, sounds and flavors of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T. Guests can step into a masterpiece in the festival’s artful photo ops, contribute to a huge mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural, and take in a rousing DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series performance for a sweet ending to the day.

3. Delight in Sweet Treats

Sweethearts can delight in many different sweet treats across the resort such as the My Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake offered at several Disney Resort hotels or the Strawberry Minnie Milkshake at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop.

At Disney Springs through Feb. 14, complimentary Valentine’s Mickey and Minnie ripple art can be printed on macarons at Amorette’s Patisserie.

For a complete list of this year’s Valentine’s Day offerings, guests can check out the Foodie Guide from DisneyEats.

4. Indulge at Romantic Restaurants

Guests can take their partner on a romantic date to Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT and indulge in Chateaubriand for Two, a Valentine’s Day special, or enjoy a meal of Southern comfort food at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, finishing with a special dessert trio of Hummingbird Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Carrot Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (available only on Feb. 14). Or on Valentine’s Day – and beyond! – indulge in the Chef’s Signature Dinner for Two at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the perfect dining experience to share with that special someone.

5. Experience Attractions

Pair up with pals and take on thrills such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park or Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Guests looking to compete can try their luck at Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Those looking for a more easygoing attraction experience can enjoy beautiful views on Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT.

6. Share the Love with Gifts and Shopping

To create a “lovely” look, guests can find Valentine’s Day-themed pieces at merchandise locations across Walt Disney World, including a Minnie Mouse ear headband featuring pink fabric rosettes and a mesh bow covered in flocked hearts.

At Disney Springs, luxurious Valentine’s Day-themed products are available at Basin to gift loved ones through Feb. 14. To experience a Valentine and chocolate all in one, guests can’t miss the chance to design their own M&M’s at the M&M’s store.

7. Take to the Water or Air at Disney Springs

Whether it’s a Vintage Amphicar Tour on Lake Buena Vista or a ride on Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight, spend Valentine’s Day experiencing the sights of Disney Springs from new perspectives with loved ones and friends alike.

8. Unwind at the Grand Floridian Spa

For a day full of pampering, look no further than The Grand Floridian Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s the ultimate relaxing date, and the spa offers deluxe services like couple’s massages, facials, body treatments and other indulgences.

9. Cuddle Up on a Carriage Ride

Romance flourishes on a scenic stroll through the charming pathways of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside on a Horse-Drawn Carriage Excursion. Perfect for couples or the whole family, take in the rustic beauty of the resort on a relaxing ride along the Sassagoula River. For a more rustic experience, carriage rides are also available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

10. Personalize a Mickey Mouse Ear Hat

Guests looking to commemorate their trip to Walt Disney World with a special souvenir can customize their own embroidered Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Select merchandise locations at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs offer ear hats and the ability to customize them for loved ones.

11. Draw Favorite Disney Characters

Let creativity shine and learn how to draw beloved Disney characters from a Disney animator at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Explore a behind-the-scenes look at the park while traveling to Rafiki’s Planet Watch via the Wildlife Express Train for this artsy experience.

12. Wander through Parisian-Inspired Streets

Over in the France pavilion at EPCOT, Valentines can wander hand-in-hand through the Parisian-inspired streets and see the Eiffel Tower. Guests can sit along the waterway and share a crepe from La Crepêrie de Paris or grab a sweet treat from Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie.

13. Search for Golden Statues

With golden statues of 50 beloved characters located across all four theme parks in celebration of the 50th Anniversary, friends and family can set out on a Disney Fab 50 Quest to discover all 50 characters. MagicBand+ adds more fun to the search, enabling guests to wave their hands and get reactions from each sculpture!

14. End the Evening with a Nighttime Spectacular

Whether it’s “Disney Enchantment” in Magic Kingdom Park, “Harmonious” in EPCOT or “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themes of friendship and love abound and offer guests a lovely end to their Valentine’s Day celebration.

To experience any in-park offerings, guests must have valid theme park admission and park reservation for the same date. Dining reservations can be made through the My Disney Experience app. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit.

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Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort

February 14, 2023
Filed In Water Parks & Recreation

Discover 14 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Loved Ones

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 14, 2023) – Heartfelt experiences and magical moments await guests in celebration of Valentine’s Day this February at the Walt Disney World Resort. But it’s so much more than that. Whether guests observe the special day with a Valentine, friends or family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Most Magical Place on Earth during this day devoted to love.

1. Stroll down Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park

Take in the sights and sounds of Main Street U.S.A. while browsing the many stores that line the street. Afterwards, catch a performance by The Dapper Dans or see Disney Princesses with their Princes during the Disney “Festival of Fantasy” Parade.

2. Explore the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Presented by AT&T

Stroll World Showcase and experience sights, sounds and flavors of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T. Guests can step into a masterpiece in the festival’s artful photo ops, contribute to a huge mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural, and take in a rousing DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series performance for a sweet ending to the day.

3. Delight in Sweet Treats

Sweethearts can delight in many different sweet treats across the resort such as the My Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake offered at several Disney Resort hotels or the Strawberry Minnie Milkshake at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop.

At Disney Springs through Feb. 14, complimentary Valentine’s Mickey and Minnie ripple art can be printed on macarons at Amorette’s Patisserie.

For a complete list of this year’s Valentine’s Day offerings, guests can check out the Foodie Guide from DisneyEats.

4. Indulge at Romantic Restaurants

Guests can take their partner on a romantic date to Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT and indulge in Chateaubriand for Two, a Valentine’s Day special, or enjoy a meal of Southern comfort food at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, finishing with a special dessert trio of Hummingbird Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Carrot Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (available only on Feb. 14). Or on Valentine’s Day – and beyond! – indulge in the Chef’s Signature Dinner for Two at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the perfect dining experience to share with that special someone.

5. Experience Attractions

Pair up with pals and take on thrills such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park or Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Guests looking to compete can try their luck at Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Those looking for a more easygoing attraction experience can enjoy beautiful views on Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT.

6. Share the Love with Gifts and Shopping

To create a “lovely” look, guests can find Valentine’s Day-themed pieces at merchandise locations across Walt Disney World, including a Minnie Mouse ear headband featuring pink fabric rosettes and a mesh bow covered in flocked hearts.

At Disney Springs, luxurious Valentine’s Day-themed products are available at Basin to gift loved ones through Feb. 14. To experience a Valentine and chocolate all in one, guests can’t miss the chance to design their own M&M’s at the M&M’s store.

7. Take to the Water or Air at Disney Springs

Whether it’s a Vintage Amphicar Tour on Lake Buena Vista or a ride on Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight, spend Valentine’s Day experiencing the sights of Disney Springs from new perspectives with loved ones and friends alike.

8. Unwind at the Grand Floridian Spa

For a day full of pampering, look no further than The Grand Floridian Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s the ultimate relaxing date, and the spa offers deluxe services like couple’s massages, facials, body treatments and other indulgences.

9. Cuddle Up on a Carriage Ride

Romance flourishes on a scenic stroll through the charming pathways of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside on a Horse-Drawn Carriage Excursion. Perfect for couples or the whole family, take in the rustic beauty of the resort on a relaxing ride along the Sassagoula River. For a more rustic experience, carriage rides are also available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

10. Personalize a Mickey Mouse Ear Hat

Guests looking to commemorate their trip to Walt Disney World with a special souvenir can customize their own embroidered Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Select merchandise locations at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs offer ear hats and the ability to customize them for loved ones.

11. Draw Favorite Disney Characters

Let creativity shine and learn how to draw beloved Disney characters from a Disney animator at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Explore a behind-the-scenes look at the park while traveling to Rafiki’s Planet Watch via the Wildlife Express Train for this artsy experience.

12. Wander through Parisian-Inspired Streets

Over in the France pavilion at EPCOT, Valentines can wander hand-in-hand through the Parisian-inspired streets and see the Eiffel Tower. Guests can sit along the waterway and share a crepe from La Crepêrie de Paris or grab a sweet treat from Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie.

13. Search for Golden Statues

With golden statues of 50 beloved characters located across all four theme parks in celebration of the 50th Anniversary, friends and family can set out on a Disney Fab 50 Quest to discover all 50 characters. MagicBand+ adds more fun to the search, enabling guests to wave their hands and get reactions from each sculpture!

14. End the Evening with a Nighttime Spectacular

Whether it’s “Disney Enchantment” in Magic Kingdom Park, “Harmonious” in EPCOT or “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themes of friendship and love abound and offer guests a lovely end to their Valentine’s Day celebration.

To experience any in-park offerings, guests must have valid theme park admission and park reservation for the same date. Dining reservations can be made through the My Disney Experience app. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit.

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Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort

February 14, 2023
Filed In Vacation Planning

Discover 14 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Loved Ones

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 14, 2023) – Heartfelt experiences and magical moments await guests in celebration of Valentine’s Day this February at the Walt Disney World Resort. But it’s so much more than that. Whether guests observe the special day with a Valentine, friends or family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Most Magical Place on Earth during this day devoted to love.

1. Stroll down Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park

Take in the sights and sounds of Main Street U.S.A. while browsing the many stores that line the street. Afterwards, catch a performance by The Dapper Dans or see Disney Princesses with their Princes during the Disney “Festival of Fantasy” Parade.

2. Explore the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Presented by AT&T

Stroll World Showcase and experience sights, sounds and flavors of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T. Guests can step into a masterpiece in the festival’s artful photo ops, contribute to a huge mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural, and take in a rousing DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series performance for a sweet ending to the day.

3. Delight in Sweet Treats

Sweethearts can delight in many different sweet treats across the resort such as the My Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake offered at several Disney Resort hotels or the Strawberry Minnie Milkshake at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop.

At Disney Springs through Feb. 14, complimentary Valentine’s Mickey and Minnie ripple art can be printed on macarons at Amorette’s Patisserie.

For a complete list of this year’s Valentine’s Day offerings, guests can check out the Foodie Guide from DisneyEats.

4. Indulge at Romantic Restaurants

Guests can take their partner on a romantic date to Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT and indulge in Chateaubriand for Two, a Valentine’s Day special, or enjoy a meal of Southern comfort food at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, finishing with a special dessert trio of Hummingbird Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Carrot Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (available only on Feb. 14). Or on Valentine’s Day – and beyond! – indulge in the Chef’s Signature Dinner for Two at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the perfect dining experience to share with that special someone.

5. Experience Attractions

Pair up with pals and take on thrills such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park or Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Guests looking to compete can try their luck at Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Those looking for a more easygoing attraction experience can enjoy beautiful views on Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT.

6. Share the Love with Gifts and Shopping

To create a “lovely” look, guests can find Valentine’s Day-themed pieces at merchandise locations across Walt Disney World, including a Minnie Mouse ear headband featuring pink fabric rosettes and a mesh bow covered in flocked hearts.

At Disney Springs, luxurious Valentine’s Day-themed products are available at Basin to gift loved ones through Feb. 14. To experience a Valentine and chocolate all in one, guests can’t miss the chance to design their own M&M’s at the M&M’s store.

7. Take to the Water or Air at Disney Springs

Whether it’s a Vintage Amphicar Tour on Lake Buena Vista or a ride on Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight, spend Valentine’s Day experiencing the sights of Disney Springs from new perspectives with loved ones and friends alike.

8. Unwind at the Grand Floridian Spa

For a day full of pampering, look no further than The Grand Floridian Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s the ultimate relaxing date, and the spa offers deluxe services like couple’s massages, facials, body treatments and other indulgences.

9. Cuddle Up on a Carriage Ride

Romance flourishes on a scenic stroll through the charming pathways of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside on a Horse-Drawn Carriage Excursion. Perfect for couples or the whole family, take in the rustic beauty of the resort on a relaxing ride along the Sassagoula River. For a more rustic experience, carriage rides are also available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

10. Personalize a Mickey Mouse Ear Hat

Guests looking to commemorate their trip to Walt Disney World with a special souvenir can customize their own embroidered Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Select merchandise locations at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs offer ear hats and the ability to customize them for loved ones.

11. Draw Favorite Disney Characters

Let creativity shine and learn how to draw beloved Disney characters from a Disney animator at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Explore a behind-the-scenes look at the park while traveling to Rafiki’s Planet Watch via the Wildlife Express Train for this artsy experience.

12. Wander through Parisian-Inspired Streets

Over in the France pavilion at EPCOT, Valentines can wander hand-in-hand through the Parisian-inspired streets and see the Eiffel Tower. Guests can sit along the waterway and share a crepe from La Crepêrie de Paris or grab a sweet treat from Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie.

13. Search for Golden Statues

With golden statues of 50 beloved characters located across all four theme parks in celebration of the 50th Anniversary, friends and family can set out on a Disney Fab 50 Quest to discover all 50 characters. MagicBand+ adds more fun to the search, enabling guests to wave their hands and get reactions from each sculpture!

14. End the Evening with a Nighttime Spectacular

Whether it’s “Disney Enchantment” in Magic Kingdom Park, “Harmonious” in EPCOT or “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themes of friendship and love abound and offer guests a lovely end to their Valentine’s Day celebration.

To experience any in-park offerings, guests must have valid theme park admission and park reservation for the same date. Dining reservations can be made through the My Disney Experience app. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit.

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