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Course 1 Part 2~Special Events~Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival and Star Wars Weekends
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Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival presented by HGTV
This event takes place every spring and is truly a delight for everyone that has a bit of a green thumb. Well…who am I kidding? Even if you are not a gardener you are sure to enjoy this splendid form of art as Disney transforms Epcot into a beautiful garden. Those that visit between the months of March-Mid-May will be able to see dazzling Disney character topiary’s, live music and educational programs for kids and adults. If you were not already a fan of gardening this event is sure to inspire you to turn your garden into a Disney garden!
The Bottom Line
Time-Frame: Flower and Garden begins in early March and ends in Mid-May. With the exception of special presentations throughout the event, you can see the spectacular gardens anytime throughout your visit.
Cost: You will need park tickets in order to enjoy this special event. Did know there is more to do than view the gardens? Here are some fun things you can enjoy at no extra cost to you.
- Educational Presentations at the Festival Center
- Themed Weekends such as, Art in the Garden Weekend, Fresh from Florida Weekend and much more.
- Special Events such as Bambi’s Butterfly House, English Tea Garden, and many more.
- Fun for kids such as Toy Story Alphabet Garden, Backyard Play Garden, Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden and many more.
- Flower Power Concert Series
Crowds: Being that this event is held during spring break, Easter and the start of Star Wars Weekends this event can get very crowded. I highly recommend getting a Touringplans.com membership to help guide you on the lower times to visit Flower and Garden Festival.
Weather:
- March average temperature is 67.4 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.54″
- April average temperature is 67.4 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.42″
- May average temperature is 79.0 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.74″
Quality: Flower and Garden Festival attracts people from all over the world. The presentation that Disney and HGTV have put together is truly amazing and very well worth the trip. Disney Guru gives this event two thumbs up!
Tips:
- Be sure to put aside some time to enjoy the event with your family. Do not underestimate the event even if you do not have a green thumb. There is enough Disney inspiration to get the entire family engaged.
- Startours-The Adventures Continue This is a 3-D attractions that is truly the hub for this celebration. You will fly on a Starspeeder 1000 with over 50 different adventures. Be sure to see where the force takes you!
- Behind the Force takes Guests behind the scenes at Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Hosted by Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), the show features a different Clone Wars celebrity each weekend in a chat about what goes into the making of the TV program.
- Hyperspace Hoopla is the mega-popular end-of-the-day event that’s become a YouTube sensation. The Star Wars characters converge to compete against one another in a variety of musical dance competitions.
- Jedi Training Academy is an event for younger children that can be chosen to partake in the Jedi Training Academy.
- Legends of the Force is a Celebrity Motorcade which will feature the celebrities that have come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the event. Do not forget to have your camera ready to snap a picture of the two celebrities and the characters together.
- May average temperature is 79.0 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.74″
- June average temperature is 81.2 degrees with an average rainfall of 7.35″
- Be sure to arrive early to the Stars of the Saga talk show for a takeover like no other.
- Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios early in the morning for a rooftop surprise.
- Get to know the map and devise a priority plan in advance.
- The most important tip is ARRIVE EARLY!
