BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Posted to Mouseplanet today...The lineup for the 18th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been largely finalized, with speakers lined up for the HGTV Designers' Stage and Greenhouse Stage, presentations of Planting Pointers, Ask an Expert sessions and more.The Festival Center, in the former Wonders of Life pavilion between Universe of Energy and Mission: Space, hosts most of the scheduled events.On the HGTV Designers' Stage, presentations will take place daily at noon and 3 p.m. Weekend presentations will be done by HGTV personalities. Here's the full schedule: * March 2?3: "Butterflies & Beyond" ? Jaret C. Daniels * March 4?6: "The Art of Sculpting Space" ? Genevieve Gorder (HGTV Design Star and Dear Genevieve) * March 7?10: "Passalong Plants" ? Felder Rushing * March 11?13: "Design It Yourself: Easy-to-follow Tips for Designing Your Favorite Rooms" ? Lisa LaPorta (Designed to Sell) * March 14?17: "Grow Great Grub" ? Gayla Trail * March 18?20: "The 5 DIY Secrets That Can Transform Any Space" ? Kim Myles (Myles of Style) * March 21?24: "10 Heirloom Plants You Should Be Growing"/"New & Exciting Plants for Every Garden" ? Danielle Sherry * March 25?27: "Mobile Gardens" ? Brian Patrick Flynn (Design Happens, HGTV.com) * March 28?31: "Secrets of the Garden Revealed & More Plants For Free" ? Ken Druse * April 1?3: "Adding Value to Your Home without Breaking the Bank" ? Taniya Nayak (Designed to Sell and Destination Design) * April 4?7: "Four Season Garden & Proven Combinations" ? Erica Glasener * April 8?10: "Life, Love and Landscaping"? Ahmed Hassan (Yard Crashers) * April 11?14: "Container Gardening: From Dirt to Design & The Secret to Combining Plants" ? Steve Aitken * April 15?17: "Gardening with Kids: Fun Seed Starting Projects" ? Patti Moreno (Garden Girl, HGTV.com) * April 18?21: "Year-round Garden-tainment" ? Melinda Myers * April 22?24: "Creative, Back-to-Basics Style for All Things Natural and Decorative" ? Michele Beschen (B. Original) * April 25?28: "Herbal Blends from Around the World" ? Susan Belsinger & Tina Marie Wilcox * April 29?May 1: "The Design Process: Curb Appeal Projects from Concept to Construction" ? John Gidding (Curb Appeal: The Block) * May 2?5: "The Small-Budget Gardener" ? Maureen Gilmer * May 6?8: "Beautiful on a Budget: High Style, Low Cost Secrets to Bringing Indoor Styling Outside" ? Frank Fontana (Design on a Dime) * May 9?12: "Slow Gardening" ? Felder Rushing * May 13?15: "Top Design Trends Made Affordable and Accessible" ? Vern Yip (HGTV Design Star)The Greenhouse Stage will play host to Disney horticulturists, authors and educators presenting "Disney Gardening at Home" daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., providing tips and secrets you can use at home. Guests will have hands-on activities providing something for them to take home. Please note that, like the Designer Stage events, space is limited and guests will often line up far in advance to ensure their ability to get into these sessions. Here's the schedule on the Greenhouse Stage: * March 4?6: "Groceries from the Garden" ? Robert Bowden * March 7?9: To be announced * March 10?13: "Gardening for all Generations" ? Brenda Sandberg & Scott Hulett * March 14?16: To be announced * March 17?20: "Gardening in Miniature" ? Joseph Rainey * March 21?23: To be announced * March 24?27: "Helpful Mower & Small Equipment Tips" ? Scott Franklin * March 28?30: To be announced * March 31?April 3: "Tropical Edibles" ? Jarrod Stewart * April 4?6: To be announced * April 7?10: "Fun Holiday Projects" ? Doug Benedict * April 11?14: To be announced * April 15?17: "Gardening Challenges" ? Tom MacCubbin * April 18?20: To be announced * April 21?24: "Seed, Sow & Grow" ? Ed Buhler * April 25?27: To be announced * April 28?May 1: "Inspiring Patio Designs" ? Allison Brooks * May 2?5: To be announced * May 6?8: "Mastery & Mind in Living Flowers" ? Ricardo Bansho Carrasco * May 9?11: To be announced * May 12?15: "A to Z on Herbs" ? Tracy FischerPlanting Pointers will be provided by experts from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) daily at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., while UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will host Ask an Expert sessions daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.All presentations are included in park admission but, as noted, you'll need to get in line early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.For the final line-up for the Flower Power concert series, see our update from last month.This year's topiaries include the Mickey Mouse and friends picnicking on the lawns behind Spaceship Earth; Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear at the park's entrance; Lightning McQueen and Mater in the World Showcase Plaza planter; and Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood located in the planters along the causeway between Future World and World Showcase.This year's butterfly house has more than doubled in size, and is themed to Bambi in time for that movie's Blu-Ray release. Bambi's Butterfly House is now located between Innoventions West and the Imagination pavilion. That new location has bumped the Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden to the other side of Future World, where it's located near MouseGear. The Disney Fairies, evicted from their short-lived home in Mickey's Toontown Fair, will be appearing for photos and autographs in the Fairy garden, which will also include play structures for kids ages 2-5.The Tangled Magical Garden, located at the miniature railroad display between the Germany and Italy pavilions, will feature Rapunzel from Disney's latest animated feature.Festival special weekends include: * March 25?27: Art in the Garden * April 29?May 1: Fresh from Florida Farmer's Market Salute * May 6?8: Guerlain's Enchanted Gardens * Disney-Pixar Animation Studios celebration of Cars 2http://www.mouseplanet.com/9547/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadianfockerfiend Trevor 1 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 We got the end of the flower festival a few years back. It was beautiful. Those who appriciate those things should go see it for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 2011 Flower Power Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre 3/4 - 6 Jose Feliciano "Light My Fire" 3/11 - 13 The Guess Who "These Eyes" 3/18 - 20 Chubby Checker & The Wildcats "The Twist" 3/25 - 27 Melissa Manchester (New for 2011) "Don't Cry Outloud" 4/1 - 3 Starship Starring Mickey Thomas "We Built This City" 4/8 - 10 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. (New for 2011) "You Don't Have to be a Star" 4/15 - 17 Juice Newton (New for 2011) "Playing with the Queen of Hearts" 4/22 - 24 Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons "(Can?t Live Without Your) Love and Affection" 4/29 - 5/1 Paul Revere and the Raiders "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" 5/6 - 8 Davy Jones "Daydream Believer" 5/13 - 15 Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone "Henry the VIII" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vacamper 6 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I love going during the f & L Festival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks like a fun time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshlybarked 4 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 My 2nd favorite time to go. We will be there for a day on March 19. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Auntie 17 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Some pictures from Flower and Garden a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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