EPCOT 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

[JAB]

That wasn’t even the reason I came to the comment section today. I was curious from those in the know whether these displays are really correctly called “topiary”. They are attractive and do have plants in them, but it doesn’t look like they are pruned and shaped to get their form. They feel more like Rose Bowl floats. I may be wrong - glad to be informed.

I'd say they're somewhat in-between but closer to topiary than float. They do have wire frame and/or sculpted supports, but they are live plants that are still trimmed a bit and continue growing throughout the festival, requiring regular trimming and maintenance - unlike Rose Bowl floats which are cut flowers/plants that die after a few days.

 

[Jambo Dad]

Thx for the info!

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'd say they're somewhat in-between but closer to topiary than float. They do have wire frame and/or sculpted supports, but they are live plants that are still trimmed a bit and continue growing throughout the festival, requiring regular trimming and maintenance - unlike Rose Bowl floats which are cut flowers/plants that die after a few days.

Mossiaries?

Chia Statuaries?

Over the Topiaries?

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has shared a new behind-the-scenes video showcasing the Walt Disney World Horticulture team bringing the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival to life during the recent cold snap:



From the video:

Go behind the scenes with the Walt Disney World Horticulture team as they prepare, protect, and plant thousands of blooms across EPCOT under record‑cold conditions. From safeguarding delicate plants against unexpected freezes to precision planting with dibble tools, this episode reveals the care, craftsmanship, and creativity behind one of EPCOT’s most beloved festivals. Watch The Teams:

• Carefully build and install iconic topiaries, including Figment, Cars, and Toy Story favorites
• Navigate last‑minute challenges at the UK Pavilion
• Welcome and release hundreds of butterflies in The Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth
• Take on a never‑before‑seen installation of a stunning dragon topiary lifted directly into the center of the China Pavilion pond

Through long nights, cold mornings, and constant problem‑solving, these horticulture experts transform EPCOT into a vibrant springtime spectacle—no matter what the weather brings.

 

[tpoly88]

was just there this past weekend and they do a nice job with the topiaries. The butterfly tent was bustling with Butterflies this year!! Most ive ever seen. I would say for a Saturday there really was not a lot of people at a lot of the kiosks. I was very surprised and in the country's that have wine bars, no one was there. They got rid of the wine bar in Canada, which was a great place to get a glass of white. Food and drinks at the kiosks were disappointing. i was a little let down by how mediocre this year's festival was. In the past they had some workshops and cast members talking about the different plants and flowers. I guess they are cutting back. I would normally go 2-3 times to F&G to hit all the kiosks and see everything but not sure if ill go back this year as there is nothing to really go back for. That's the double edge sword, cut back on the quality and quantity and you risk lower numbers of people coming to the festival. Im one person and mean nothing to Disney but i wonder how many other people feel the same?