I believe Walt Disney World is always beautiful, but Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival adds even more magic! The flowers are bursting with amazing color, the outdoor kitchens are convenient and yummy, and the topiaries bring some whimsy to the park that sometimes doesn't quite capture everyones attention.
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Topiaries
Topiaries of both classic characters and newer favorites add an extra interest to World Showcase and Future World. My favorites are The Crocodile and Flower (yes, I'm a little old school) in 2015 the centerpiece was Frozen (this year look for Anna and Elsa in Norway), and my son loves the Phineas and Ferb topiaries.
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| Flower is probably my favorite, so cute! |
Outdoor Kitchens
A VERY close second to the flowers is the food.
There are outdoor kitchens in many of the countries in the World Showcase, and an urban kitchen near Future World. The food is fabulous, and served and priced as sample sizes, my friend and I to share many dishes (allowing us to eat even more).
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| Food is a very exciting piece of the Flower and Garden Festival! |
Sensory Impact-
The only challenge was seating. Some of the areas had extra tables set up to eat at, many were standing tables, or no extra seating at all. Finding accommodations if you needed handicapped seating, or a seat to rest and take a break is not simple. My suggestion would be to take your treat into a nearby quick service restaurant.
Playgrounds
There are 2 playgrounds available during the festival (I wish they were permanent) to give kids a chance to run around a bit. A pre- school sized playground near the Cars topiaries (near Test Track), and a music themed (new for 2016) playground for kids that are a little older. just near the bridge into Future World. Shade is at a premium, but the sensory outlet is fun!
Photo Credits- Debbie Eaton
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