And I guess it wasn't just a flower display either.
It was the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Disney World - and they were hosting their 2015 Flower Festival. It runs until May 17, 2015.
We haven't been to Epcot in over 30 years. The last time we were there was when our kids were still in school. I've always been interested in seeing their spring floral festival so I thought this year would be a good time to go.
It was pretty hot, but then I think anytime you are in Florida it is subject to be pretty hot. There's no getting around the heat. Of course I kept reminding myself that it's still better than snow and 10 degree (F) weather in Upstate New York like they've been experiencing this first week of Spring.
The flower displays were beautiful, and amazing as well. I can't imagine the hours of work that went into preparing all of these magnificent character topiaries. And I've only pictured some of them in this blog post.
While it was good to visit, and play the role of a tourist taking pictures while trying to get the best view in the best light conditions, it was a lot of walking.
The grounds were just beautiful and well-manicured. In a few of the shots you might see some people tending the gardens.
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| These floating flower containers looked like tires to me. Very creative, but I'm not sure what they are made of. |
Hope you enjoyed your "tour" of the Floral Show in Epcot. And it won't be long now before the daffodils and tulips are blooming in the north. Well, I guess I really can't make promises like that. We've been known to have snow on Mother's Day in Upstate New York.
More information: Epcot International Flower Show
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Beautiful pictures Sue! I especially like the ones of the floating flower pots and surrounding area. Such vivid colors! Just awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn. The floating flower pots were such a surprise to me. I never expected it. I just don't know how they do it and keep it all maintained so well. Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you liked it.
DeleteWow...just beautiful! I'm so glad you got to see this...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann. I'm glad we took the time to go. I really enjoyed it.
DeleteI so love going there and have not been in many years. It would have been great to have gone to the flower festival there. They really know how to do topiary. I love the whimsical gardens and fun colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. It was nice to go back and visit the park while the flower festival was going on. That was my first time to their flower show and the displays are so well done. I can't imagine the number of people on their staff that create and maintain these displays and gardens. Just amazing.
DeleteBeautiful. I love the topiaries especially Lady and the Tramp. Thanks for taking time from your vacation to lift our spirits from the winter cold.
ReplyDeleteThank you, LuLu. I'm glad we took the time to go to Epcot for the day. I've been wanting to see their flower festival for the last few years, and this year we just decided to do it.
DeleteI'm glad to share my photos with everyone and happy that they bring a little sunshine and color into the long-awaited spring season in the northeast US.
Oh Sue that is a perfect trip in winter...I love Epcot but have never seen this display. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. That was the first time we saw the displays as well. I'm glad we took the time to go. And luckily I don't think it was too crowded. Other than it being unseasonable hot (for Florida this time of year) it was great.
DeleteWow...spring blooms Epcot style! The gardens are glorious Susan. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Lee. They really know how to do it at Epcot. It was very colorful, and so amazing. And so many different materials used in the displays. Was great to visit there while their Floral Festival was going on. Thanks for commenting.
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