{"id":3193,"date":"2016-02-14T17:08:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-14T23:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3193"},"modified":"2016-02-14T17:08:38","modified_gmt":"2016-02-14T23:08:38","slug":"90-days-of-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=3193","title":{"rendered":"90 Days of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Epcot\u00ae International Flower & Garden Festival will return to Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort March 2-May 30, 2016 \u2013 expanding from 75 to 90 days. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s new as the festival celebrates its 23rd year!
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New culinary creations at the festival\u2019s Outdoor Kitchens will introduce fresh variety and flavor to the offerings at a record 13 festival kiosks surrounding the World Showcase Promenade. This year, La Isla Fresca takes you to the Caribbean for authentic bites, including Jamaican Braised Beef with Pigeon-Pea Rice and Jerk-Spiced Grouper or Chicken with Mango Salsa. And, at the new Cider House, a Field Greens salad with greens harvested at The Land pavilion, heirloom apples, Stilton cheese and dried blueberries will pair well with blueberry hard cider from Plant City, Florida.<\/p>\n

At the park entrance, the first-ever Huey, Dewey and Louie topiaries will feature floral interpretations of Donald\u2019s mischievous nephews inspired by the 1943 Donald Duck comic book called \u201cThe Victory Garden.\u201d<\/p>\n

A new hands-on Harmony Gardens musical playground will debut featuring Disney\u2019s Fab Five topiaries of \u201cband leader\u201d Mickey Mouse, as well as Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck. With the playground\u2019s interactive drums, chimes and xylophones, kids can create their own musical sounds.<\/p>\n

And, as in previous years, each weekend at the Festival Center, you can dig in for a complimentary hands-on Gardening Seminar experience as you get tips from experts on a broad range of topics.<\/p>\n

Plus, the Garden Rocks concert series returns with music spanning four decades. Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice, BRIAN HOWE, former lead singer of Bad Company, Georgia Satellites and Darlene Love make their Festival debut this year. Here\u2019s the lineup (subject to change without notice):<\/p>\n

March 4-6 \u2013 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO \u201cEvil Woman\u201d
\nMarch 11-13 \u2013 Starship starring Mickey Thomas \u201cWe Built This City\u201d
\nMarch 18-20 \u2013 Little River Band \u201cReminiscing\u201d
\nMarch 25-27 \u2013 Village People \u201cY.M.C.A.\u201d
\nApril 1-3 \u2013 Herman\u2019s Hermits starring Peter Noone \u201cI\u2019m Henry the VIII, I Am\u201d
\nApril 8-10 \u2013 The Guess Who \u201cAmerican Woman\u201d
\nApril 15-17 \u2013 NEW! Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice \u201cSpinning Wheel\u201d
\nApril 22-24 \u2013 NEW! BRIAN HOWE, former lead singer of Bad Company \u201cCan\u2019t Get Enough\u201d
\nApril 29-May 1 \u2013 NEW! Georgia Satellites \u201cKeep Your Hands to Yourself\u201d
\nMay 6-8 \u2013 Gin Blossoms \u201cHey Jealousy\u201d
\nMay 13-15 \u2013 NEW! Darlene Love \u201cWait \u2018Til My Bobby Gets Home\u201d
\nMay 20-22 \u2013 Night Ranger \u201cSister Christian\u201d
\nMay 27-30 (Monday) \u2013 The Spinners \u201cWorking My Way Back to You\u201d<\/p>\n

Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45, and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Festival.<\/p>\n

Please note Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is included in regular Epcot admission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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