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Disney Gives Sneak Preview of Commemorative Merchandise for 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off in less than two weeks on March 1 and Disney has recently given guests a preview of some of the commemorative merchandise from the Festival. This year's merchandise includes apparel, garden items, and much more.

POSTED Thu, 12/01/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival to Feature New Outdoor Kitchens, New Topiaries

The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival starts March 1 and runs for 90 days through May 29. The 24th annual Festival will feature two new Outdoor Kitchens, a new princess topiary, expanded Garden Rocks concerts, and much more.

POSTED Sat, 08/08/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Offers Guests a Sneak Peek of Merchandise for the 2015 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

While the focus of the 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the food (and the wine), guests can also go home with a lot of great festival merchandise including Dooney & Bourke purses, collectible pins, Vinylmation, and more.

POSTED Sat, 03/07/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Check out the 2015 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

The 2015 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom at Epcot from now through May 17 and we have details on the new merchandise created just for the event. Guests can enjoy the beautiful flowers, dine on great food at the Outdoor Kitchens, and go home with some incredible merchandise too.

POSTED Wed, 03/04/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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March Merchandise Events Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

If you're headed to Walt Disney World Resort this month there are so many special merchandise events taking place that there's bound to be something for everyone. From popular artists to Major League Baseball legends to Precious Moments dolls, it's a month full of great events.

POSTED Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Get a Sneak Peek of the Merchandise for the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

When the 2014 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicks off next month guests can feast their eyes on more than just the food.

Disney recently gave fans a sneak peek at some of this year's Festival merchandise and it features two art designs: "Taste Your Way Around the World" and "Brews Around the World." Both art designs will be featured on a variety of the merchandise.

POSTED Wed, 03/06/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Partners with Vera Bradley on a New Colletcion

Disney fashionistas have another reason to squeal in delight with the announcement yesterday on the Disney Parks Blog that Disney is partnering with Vera Bradley to release a collection of quilted cotton duffel bags, totes, cosmetic bags and more incorporating Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse into Bradley's familiar bright and colorful style.

POSTED Fri, 01/13/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Themed Weekends Planned For 2012 Flower and Garden Festival

Even though January isn't even half over yet, plans are in full swing for this year's upcoming International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. Concerts, displays and special activities are all on tap for the festival, and Disney has planned some themed weekends to take place during the event. Here are those weekends' dates and highlights:

  • March 23 - 25, 2012: Art in the Garden Weekend. This weekend promises to combine nature and art, including "plein air" artists and their works. Check it out at the World Showcase.
POSTED Fri, 11/18/2011 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Preview

While this year's International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot has just ended, already plans are in the works for the upcoming 2012 Flower and Garden Festival. Here is a preview of what guests can expect when that festival gears up in March.

This year's centerpiece will be based on the classic Disney film "Fantasia" and will feature a larger-than-life Mickey Mouse topiary on top of a twelve-foot floral mountain. Below Mickey will be flower versions of buckets and broomsticks, elephants, alligators and hippos.

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POSTED Tue, 03/03/2015 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips For Visiting Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival

Spring at the Walt Disney World Resort is bursting with color and new life, especially at Epcot - where lush gardens, inspired flavors and lively entertainment fill the days and nights of the 75-day Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Running from March 4-May 17, 2015 the festival is included in the price of your Epcot Park Admission, so be sure to take advantage of the extra fun.

POSTED Fri, 10/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Merchandise and Artist Events Announced for October

Fall has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort which means Halloween parties and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival are in full swing.

This month also brings several special artist and merchandise events to the theme parks and beyond.

Guests at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival can take part in these artist appearances this month: Paola Gutierrez on October 24 at the Festival Center, Rob Kaz at the Art of Disney on October 24-26, and Michelle St. Laurent at the Art of Disney on October 30.

POSTED Mon, 07/29/2013 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details from the Disney Food Blog

So many exciting things have been happening over at the Disney Food Blog this weekend! There's a ton of information to share and we are helping to spread the word. Today they've got brand new 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details from the Tables In Wonderland Preview Dinner.

POSTED Thu, 03/14/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey Mouse Gnomes at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Spring is in the air and the Flower and Garden Festival is now in full swing at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme park with millions of blooms, great entertainment and new food offerings from March 6 to May 19, 2013. As guests stroll through the themed gardens and wonder in the diversity of plat life showcased in the park they can also spend a fair amount of time shopping for their own gardens back at home.

POSTED Thu, 02/07/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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HGTV Stars Share Their Secrets at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

HGTV and DIY Network Stars share their secrets with Disney Guests during the 20th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival running from March 6 " May 19, 2013 at the Epcot theme park. Taking place at the Festival Center, "The Designers' Stage Presented by HGTV" will host a different celebrity speaker each Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival.

POSTED Wed, 01/16/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

No matter what your thermometer says outside (mine reads a whole 11 degrees today) Spring is just around the corner. That means it's time to get moving on plans for your trip to the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, and you can be sure that Disney will be celebrating in grand style.

POSTED Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

The 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is not only a delight for foodies that come out to play, but a wonderful place to get some shopping done! From the wine cellar and broad array of housewares at the Festival Center to fun merchandise booths scattered around World Showcase Lagoon there's more than enough variety to find the perfect souvenir for the foodie in your family.

POSTED Mon, 08/13/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Food Blog Mini-Guide to the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book

For everyone that's headed down to the 2012 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, I have one "must" piece of advice for you. Head on over to the Disney Food Blog Store right now and download the Disney Food Blog Mini-Guide to the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book. It's over 160 pages of need to know information from the reigning expert on all things food at the Walt Disney World Resort, AJ Wolfe

POSTED Tue, 07/24/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Looking Forward to the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The summer is flying by and I, along with many of our readers, are looking forward to the fantastic Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! This year is shaping up to be an exciting event with dates ranging from September 28-November 12, 2012. Growing in popularity every year this special event is a must do for anyone who lives to eat. Spectacular arrays of flavors from around the world are showcased in kiosks located around the 1.2 mile World Showcase promenade.

POSTED Wed, 04/18/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Gardening Enthusiasts Find Lots of Inspiration at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival

Recently, I had the opportunity to take in a day at Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival. One of the biggest and most anticipated annual events held at Walt Disney World, the Flower and Garden Festival, which is co-sponsored by HGTV, boasts acres and acres of gorgeous blooms, more than 75 Disney character topiaries and other special displays, and scores of seminars and chats.