Disney annual events

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been a family favorite for years, so of course this year was no different. Below are some of my favorite flowers and topiaries. I’ve left some displays out so you can discover them on your own when you visit. If you have the chance, make your way to Epcot and take in the sights and scents!

Be sure to check out the workshops and merchandise locations too for some great info and home garden ideas. There are fun activities for the kids and informative ways to take better care of our world, one garden at a time. The Flower Power Concert Series also offers a fun way to relax and enjoy the day with some sounds from the past.

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival runs until May 20, 2012

As always, click any photo to see full-size.

Breathtaking orchids at the Mexico pavilion

Another favorite of mine is always the Chinese dragon

Be sure to check out the tiny Flower & Garden Festival at the Italy miniature train set

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves outisde of the Germany pavilion

Frozen rum drink and iced coffee in Haiti

Menu offerings in the Haiti section

You can learn more about crops grown in Haiti, including coffee

Haiti is a new addition to the Flower and Garden Festival

Lotso just wants a hug!

Woody and Buzz are hanging out in an “Alphabet garden” at the America pavilion

The bonsai trees are always a favorite of mine

Bonsai trees in Japan

Mrs. Potts and Chip in France

Cogsworth and Lumiere topiaries

Beast and Belle greet guests in the France pavilion

Pooh and the gang outside of the UK pavilion

Baby pineapples!

Water Wise Fruit and Vegetables garden

Chimpanzee sand sculpture – couldn’t fit it all in one shot!

Close-up of Chimpanzee sand sculpture

Kids play area on the walkway to World Showcase

The famous floating flowers, so pretty!

Vibrant colors come alive in Epcot

Captain Hook and and the Crocodile

Butterfly topiary outside Bambi’s Butterfly Garden enclosure

Gorgeous peacock topiary and flowers

Dancing elephants! – Epcot Springs to Life

Dancing ostriches from Fantasia

Fantasia – Sorcerer Mickey topiary

More Fantasia mushrooms

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival entrance – mushrooms from Fantasia

Sorcerer Mickey welcomes you to the Festival