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Walt Disney World bursts with blooms at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival includes Flower Power concert acts

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- As Walt Disney World Resort prepares to unfurl its biggest spectacle yet with the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," Epcot will honor the property-wide celebration during the seven-week Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

From April 15-June 5, Epcot will bloom with bouquets of custom displays themed to the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," Disney's global jubilee celebrating 50 years of magic at Disney parks and resorts.

The 12th annual Epcot festival will showcase themed topiary displays from the park entrance to World Showcase Lagoon, including the signature Spaceship Earth garden, which will feature the Fab Five -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck. Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden and Farmer Mickey's Maze are new in Future World.

Meanwhile, Flower Power concerts return to America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase, striking a lively, nostalgic chord daily at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. They are included with regular Epcot admission. Here's the lineup (subject to change without notice):

* April 15-18 -- Davy Jones
* April 19-21 -- Gary U.S. Bonds
* April 22-25 -- Paul Revere & The Raiders
* April 26-28 -- The Buckinghams
* April 29-May 1 -- The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill
* May 2-5 -- The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie
* May 6-8 -- Gregg Rolie Band
* May 9-11 -- The Lovin' Spoonful
* May 12-14 -- The Nelsons
* May 15-17 -- Gary Puckett
* May 18-20 -- Orleans
* May 21-23 -- Rare Earth
* May 24-26 -- B.J. Thomas
* May 27-29 -- Eric Burdon and The Animals
* May 30-June 1 -- Felix Cavaliere's Rascals
* June 2-5 -- Arlo Guthrie

Guests will again discover the hub of program activity at the Festival Center, located inside Innoventions West behind Fountain View Café. Guest speakers and demonstrations will be scheduled daily. Festival merchandise, program guides and information also will be available in this one-stop welcome shop.

Other festival highlights include:

* A WaterFULL World Garden focusing on the importance of water conservation and wetlands restoration via a meandering water display lush with native Florida plants.
* Dozens of fragrant rose varieties developed through the centuries in a display that touches on the history of roses.
* A "see and sniff" Fragrance Garden at the France pavilion highlighting flowers in several perfumes.
* The Ultimate Backyard Garden display, presented by The Home Depot, exploring the trend of gardeners enjoying their home gardens as a retreat or entertainment venue.

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is included in regular Epcot admission. Guest information is available at disneyworld.com. Or call 407/824-4321.

Source: Walt Disney World Press Release

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