Walt Disney World has introduced particulars for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which is able to run from March 1 to July 5, 2023. This publish shares information about new gardens, a full checklist of topiaries, merchandise collections, the way it’ll tie into the fiftieth Anniversary, and extra.
The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will probably be tied for the longest ever with final yr, when it additionally ran for 125 days. Disney has prolonged each Flower & Garden and Food & Wine by round a month every, successfully bridging the hole between the 2. (Expect the latter to as soon as once more begin in mid-July, about 10 days after Flower & Garden concludes.)
The motive for that is fairly apparent, as “Diet EPCOT” season has turn into the least busy time of the yr within the park. In different phrases, the purpose is to buoy attendance when EPCOT is slower than the opposite parks at Walt Disney World. Despite some complaints from followers about perpetual festivals, that’s precisely what makes EPCOT widespread with locals. I’d hazard a guess that vacationers additionally benefit from the vitality they bring about to EPCOT.
As for specifics in regards to the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we now have a partial checklist of topiaries. For the primary time, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney’s “Encanto” will make a grand look on the pageant. Located close to the EPCOT primary entrance, these new topiaries are certain to be a must-do picture second to mark your go to.
I’m in all probability getting overzealous right here, however my first thought when listening to Encanto topiaries is a gigantic and elaborate show with the Magical Casa Madrigal in flower kind (no less than partially) plus the characters round it. This would seemingly value greater than no matter is deliberate, however I additionally assume it’d be extra impactful and have extra “drawing power” in getting visitors to EPCOT. Not many individuals will make a visit to see a couple of character topiaries, however perhaps they’d for an enormous home!
Additionally, a brand new Princess Tiana topiary will grace the American Adventure. EPCOT can even characteristic favorites akin to Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc; Figment; Anna and Elsa; and extra.
My private hope is that Figment is as soon as once more extra distinguished–proceed the momentum from Festival of the Arts and make that topiary the centerpiece of the pageant. (Oh, and do one other Figment-centric Beacons of Magic!)
The widespread Garden Rocks Concert Series is again for the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, that includes favourite tunes on the America Gardens Theatre. More particulars in regards to the musical lineup will probably be launched quickly.
Of course, you possibly can commemorate your go to with official ‘70’s impressed Orange Bird merchandise (picture above from final yr), together with attire, headwear, drinkware and way more. Although the “70s inspired Orange Bird merchandise” sounds promising…after I give it some thought, that in all probability is a good description of most Orange Bird merchandise. The character has a Seventies vibe, particularly on Flower & Garden objects.
More than 15 Outdoor Kitchens will provide specialty menus of delicious delicacies and drinks. Most notably, the Citrus Blossom (aka “Orange Bird Eats”) will transfer to a brand new location within the Odyssey, which has turn into the de facto EPCOT Festival Center whereas the Giant Dirt Pit is being changed by a constructing just like what the Giant Dirt Pit changed (observe that?).
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration can have individuals abuzz once more. This springtime scavenger hunt is enjoyable for all ages. Follow Spike the Bee on his pollination path, the place he’ll “bee” busy accumulating nectar and pollinating gardens at EPCOT. Once you discover him in every backyard in your map, add the corresponding sticker of the plant he’s visiting.
Walt Disney World has not but introduced the gardens that’ll be featured on the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, with one exception. That’s the aromatic backyard on the bridge to World Showcase, which debuted final yr. Surrounded by vibrant butterfly topiaries, visitors will probably be invited to observe their noses to 6 scent stations–floral, fruity, citrus, spice, woods and contemporary–to kind lasting recollections with the assistance of unforgettable aromas.
This aromatic backyard is as soon as once more offered by Scentsy, which is a MLM firm. For these unfamiliar with multi-level advertising, these firms are basically authorized pyramid schemes. As for why the corporate is partnering with MLMs, your guess is nearly as good as mine. Maybe FTX was unavailable for some motive…
Ultimately, the tentative lineup for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival sounds stable however similar to final yr. My hope is that Walt Disney World builds on the sturdy “Figment Foundation” of this yr’s Festival of the Arts, and does extra with that Imaginative character. I’m positively biased, however I’d like to see EPCOT’s festivals incorporate the park’s unofficial mascot in additional substantive methods, which I believe in flip would assist promote much more Figment merchandise (…and in flip enhance the chances of a brand new attraction!).
As foolish as it’d sound, I’m additionally very excited for the return of EPCOT Sunshine Griddle, which is one in all my all-time favourite pageant cubicles. That, plus a extra fully-fledged Festival Center, nicer climate (no less than firstly of the occasion), and the park in full bloom ought to make the 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival a winner as soon as once more!
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