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<\/a><\/p>\nEvent Dates: March 6 – May 19, 2013
\nEvent Tickets: Admission to Epcot\u00ae required.<\/p>\n
New this year:<\/p>\n
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- Land of Oz Garden and children’s play area based on new film “Oz the Great and Powerful”.<\/li>\n
- Dramatic topiary and garden lighting so that Guests can enjoy festival highlights in a new way after dark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A dozen new garden marketplaces feature dishes and beverages Inspired by the Garden and Outdoor Living, such as:<\/p>\n
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- The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews will feature Beef Brisket with Collard Greens and Jalapeno Corn Bread.<\/li>\n
- The Florida Fresh Marketplace will feature Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro.<\/li>\n
- The Fruit by the Glass Marketplace will feature Blueberry Blue Wine from Florida and Gluten-free Raspberry Ale.<\/li>\n
- The Japan Marketplace will feature Frushi – fresh seasonal fruit rolled in coconut rice drizzled with a fruit sauce and toasted coconut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Returning Festival favorites include: whimsical, artfully crafted Disney character topiaries (Mike & Sully of “Monsters University” as well as Phineas and Ferb make first-ever topiary appearances); gardening tips and demonstrations by Disney horticulturists and industry experts, children’s play areas and activities.<\/p>\n
Flower Power Concert Series<\/strong><\/p>\n
Artists to be Announced<\/p>\n
HGTV & DIY Designer Presentation Lineup <\/strong><\/p>\n
Chris Lambton, Going Yard – presenting March 8 – 10<\/p>\n
Chris Grundy, DIY Network’s Cool Tools – presenting March 15 – 17<\/p>\n
Egypt Sherrod, host of Property Virgins – presenting March 22 – 24<\/p>\n
Brandon Johnson, My Yard Goes Disney – presenting March 29 – 31<\/p>\n
Meg Caswell, Meg’s Great Rooms – presenting April 5 – 7<\/p>\n
Jason Cameron, DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves – presenting April 12 – 14<\/p>\n
Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief, HGTV Magazine – presenting April 19 – 21<\/p>\n
Carter Oosterhouse, Million Dollar Rooms – presenting April 26 -28<\/p>\n
Casey Noble, Design on a Dime – presenting May 3 – 5<\/p>\n
Dan Faires, HGTV.com, DanMade – presenting May 10 – 12<\/p>\n
David Bromstad, HGTV Design Star, ColorSplash, Design Star All-Stars – presenting May 17 – 19<\/p>\n
Entertainment is subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n
For more information on the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival or to book your Walt Disney World vacation, please call Premier Custom Travel at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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