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Treat yourself to a topiary scavenger hunt

Mickey & Friends Topiary
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

Disney has some of the most skilled topiary artists in the country, and they really put their best foot forward for the Flower & Garden Festival. During your tour of Epcot, be on the lookout for your favorite characters brought to life as plant-sculptures.

A few of our favorites included this one from The Lion King...

Lion King topiary
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

This dragon in Japan…

Dragon topiary in front of gate on water
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

And this brilliant butterfly…

Butterfly topiary
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

And many more!

The food is ON POINT this year

Lavender Pot De Creme at Epcot
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

In the last few years, I personally felt like some of Epcot’s Festival food offerings were starting to slip on quality. Fortunately, this year Disney’s chefs have been bringing their best work despite the unusual times. The variety available is seriously impressive with some delightful new additions.

I particularly enjoyed the Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread at the Honey Bee-stro…

Tupelo Honey Spoon Bread at Epcot
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

The Grilled Baby Vegetables at Flavor Full Kitchen…

Grilled Baby Vegetables
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

And both the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob and Lavender Pot de Crème (pictured above) at Trowel & Trellis…

Street corn
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

Eager foodies may want to try the Garden Graze food scavenger hunt… If you try five specific items from the back of your Festival Passport, you get a complimentary treat. I was less-than-impressed with the prize offered for a similar hunt at the Festival of the Arts, but this time, the prize involves DOLE WHIP and includes a little freebie as well.

Golden flower at Epcot
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega

These are just a few highlights—the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival really blew us away this year. With park capacity continuing to be capped at 35%, it’s really an excellent time to check out this lovely Epcot offering…

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