Topiaries new and old decorate EPCOT during the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The new this year include “Wish,” “Coco,” and Groot displays.
2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries
Asha, Valentino, and Star from “Wish” – Main Entrance
Asha from “Wish” is in the flowerbed facing the park’s entrance. Her dress is made of pink and purple flowers. Star “floats” above her hand.
Plants arranged to look like large mushrooms are around Asha.
Her goat friend, Valentino, is at her side.
Figment – World Celebration Plaza
Figment is in the EPCOT logo planter at the center of World Celebration Gardens. He’s surrounded by giant pink flower topiaries.
This Figment topiary marks the first time the gardens have been used for a festival.
The Figment topiary has previously been displayed in front of the Imagination! Pavilion.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie – World Discovery
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are lined up with gardening tools in this World Discovery flowerbed. Large pink flowers are also next to them.
Donald Duck – Community Garden Near Connections Cafe
Donald is in the Community Garden next to Connections Eatery, also in World Discovery.
He’s holding a garden hoe and a bag of seeds. A bee is perched on his forehead.
Groot – World Discovery Near Cosmic Rewind
The new Groot topiary is holding up a cassette tape near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The topiary plays music from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies.
@wdwnt Hey Groot! Play this song….. #groot #guardiansofthegalaxy #flowerandgarden #internationalflowerandgarden #epcot #disneyworld #wdw
♬ Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
The tiny insect topiaries around Groot are from the “I Am Groot” series on Disney+.
Buzz Lightyear – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE
Buzz Lightyear welcomes travelers to space outside Mission: SPACE.
He’s located in a flowerbed not far from the attraction’s entrance.
Woody, Bo Peep, and Her Sheep – World Nature Between Imagination! and The Land
Buzz’s friends are on the other side of the park in World Nature. You’ll find Woody with Bo Peep and her three sheep.
This flower bed is between the Imagination! Pavilion and The Land.
Bo Peep is dressed in her gown as seen in “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2.”
The three sheep stand between Bo Peep and Woody.
Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa, and Sarabi – World Nature Near The Land
Mufasa and Sarabi stand proud in this flowerbed near The Land. Behind them, Rafiki lifts baby Simba up for the animal kingdom to see.
Rafiki is standing on a rock to represent Pride Rock.
Simba even has a streak of baobab juice on his forehead.
Pumbaa and Timon – World Nature Near The Land
Simba’s friends, Timon and Pumbaa, are in another flowerbed nearby.
Butterflies – Butterfly Landing in World Nature
There are large butterfly topiaries outside Butterfly Landing near the Imagination! Pavilion.
Goofy – Rosewalk
Goofy has a new topiary this year. He’s on the rosewalk leading from the Imagination! Pavilion to World Showcase. Goofy is blowing on dandelions in his hand.
Mickey and Friends – Bridge to World Showcase
Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are having a picnic in this flowerbed at the start of the main bridge to World Showcase.
Butterflies and Flower Towers – Blossoms of Fragrance Garden on Bridge to World Showcase
Further down the bridge are more butterfly topiaries. These are part of the Blossoms of Fragrance garden presented by Scentsy.
There are three butterfly topiaries here, covered in pink orange, and pink and green blooms.
There are also flower towers running down the bridge.
Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa – World Showcase
At the far end of the bridge are “Encanto” topiaries of Luisa, Mirabel, Antonio, and Isabela. Flower towers behind them act as a backdrop.
Luisa is flexing.
Mirabel is holding a glowing butterfly.
Antonio is joined by his bird, Pico.
Isabela is creating an arc of flowers above her.
Miguel and Dante – Mexico
Miguel and Dante from “Coco” are new this year. They replace the Three Caballeros, which used to appear as topiaries in this flowerbed near the Mexico Pavilion.
Miguel wears his mariachi uniform and plays his grandfather’s guitar.
Dante is in alebrije form on top of a tower of marigolds.
Anna and Elsa – Norway
Anna and Elsa are side by side in a flowerbed at the Norway Pavilion.
Elsa is poised to shoot snow and ice.
Anna is waving hello.
Troll – Norway
The Norway Pavilion also has a troll topiary.
Pandas – China
Next door, the China Pavilion has three panda topiaries.
They’re enjoying their bamboo snacks and one is even rolling on its back.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are in two flowerbeds next to the lagoon outside the Germany Pavilion. Snow White is depicted dancing next to Dopey.
She’s holding up her skirt as she kicks.
Dopey is holding a pickaxe with a lantern on the end.
The other dwarfs are in a flowerbed nearby, also holding pickaxes and lanterns.
Lady and the Tramp – Italy
Lady and the Tramp are together on the stage in the center of the Italy Pavilion. Boxes of flowers are all around them.
Tiana – The American Adventure
The Tiana topiary is in the flowerbed near Magnolia Terrace, an outdoor kitchen at The American Adventure. Tiana is depicted in her green lilypad-inspired wedding dress and tiara. She stands in front of a mossy archway.
At night, firefly lights in the archway illuminate, representing Ray and Tiana’s other firefly friends.
Dragon – Japan
This dragon is in front of the torii gate of the Japan Pavilion, at the edge of the lagoon.
The dragon has a sculpted face complete with eyes, teeth, and tongue.
Spikes run down its floral back.
Kermit and Miss Piggy – Between France and Morocco
Miss Piggy and Kermit are between the Morocco and France Pavilions.
Miss Piggy is looking stylish as she sits on a large pink trunk. She has more suitcases next to her.
Kermit is on his bicycle, with two baskets full of pink flowers.
Beauty and the Beast – France
Belle and the Beast are depicted in their ball outfits. They’re holding hands like they’re about to dance.
Lumiere and Cogsworth – France
Cogsworth and Lumiere are also in the France Pavilion, in the flowerbed in front of the hedge maze. The pendulum in Cogsworth’s torso actually moves.
Butterfly – International Gateway
The International Gateway between the France and U.K. Pavilions has a giant butterfly topiary surrounded by potted plants.
Mickey and Elephant – Topiary Heritage Garden in United Kingdom Pavilion
The Topiary Heritage Garden in the U.K. Pavilion has small topiaries of Mickey Mouse and an elephant. This garden honors the work of the horticultural teams at Walt Disney World and the topiary process.
Winnie the Pooh and Friends – United Kingdom Pavilion
Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet are in flowerbeds outside Sportsman’s Shoppe. Pooh bear holds a red balloon while Rabbit holds carrots.
Piglet is sitting on Eeyore’s back next to Tigger.
Tinker Bell – Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden in United Kingdom
The Tinker Bell topiary is in Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden outside the Yorkshire County Fish Shop.
She’s atop a mount so she stands high above the plants around her.
Tink is surrounded by small fairy houses.
Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc – Between United Kingdom and Canada
Captain Hook and Peter Pan face off in one flowerbed while Tick Tock the Croc emerges from another.
Peter appears to be floating above the flowers.
Tick Tock is surrounded by blue flowers representing water.
Geese – Canada
A gaggle of geese topiaries is in the Canada Pavilion, in the gardens leading to Le Cellier Steakhouse.
Three geese are flying in a row.
Bambi and Friends – World Showcase Near Canada
Bambi, Flower, and Thumper are in a flowerbed near the Canada Pavilion.
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs through May 27, 2024.
Check out this year’s Festival Passport detailing all of the topiaries, gardens, and more, as well as photos of all the global gardens.
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