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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Presented by Better Homes and Gardens
April 28 through June 4, 1995
Imagine the most beautiful day of your life.
Breathtaking international gardens, new Disney topiaries, world-class
displays, renowned lecturers and artists, daily workshops and more!
It's the world's premier horticultural event. In the world's premier
cultural theme park. For 38 consecutive days, Epcot explodes in a
spectacular "sonic bloom" of botanical beauty as "Better Homes and
Gardens"(R) presents the second annual Epcot International Flower &
Garden Festival.
Here are some highlights, all free with Epcot admission:
+ An astonishing 30 million blooms, three times Epcot's usual number!
+ A monumental, new 5,000 sq. ft. outdoor floral painting inspired by
French impressionists.
+ The Epcot Entrance Extraordinaire! featuring a topiary ballet from
the Disney classic Fantasia.
+ A magical array of new topiaries from The Lion King - RAFIKI, SIMBA,
MUFASA, SCAR, PUMBAA and TIMON!
+ Dazzling new garden displays including the wondrous winter garden at
Norway, Japanese bonsai, the amazing art of peng jing, exotic Mexican
rain forest flowers, French artist-inspired floral arranging and
much more!
+ Special seminars with national and international gardening experts.
+ Interactive Disney workshops and demonstrations daily.
+ "Disney's Gardening Tips," exclusive information you can use at home!
[Photo caption:] Framed in flowers, Epcot's natural attractions look
even more stunning during Festival season.
[Photo caption:] See Disney's first Lion King topiaries. Here: RAFIKI
and SIMBA.
Plan to enjoy the most beautiful Epcot season ever!
[Photo caption:] Like Marco Polo, your Epcot journey will lead to
gateways of Far East splendors.
[Photo caption:] Have your camera ready when passing the inspiring
gardens at the Canada Showcase.
[Photo caption:] Flaming poinsettias warm the heart in the wondrous
winter garden at the Norway Showcase.
Look at your calendar. Look at ours.
Something special is blooming at Epcot every day of the week.
Garden Workshops and Demonstrations (Daily)
Exciting demonstrations on flower arranging, container and topiary
gardening (Disney style), home hydroponics and special appearances by
guest horticulturists on topics like herb gardening, bonsai and orchid
care. Around World Showcase Promenade.
"Disney's Gardening Tips" (Sundays - Thursdays)
Disney horticulturists present regularly scheduled seminars on
Disney garden traditions, flower gardening, secrets of great-looking
roses, tips for terrific trees, and environmental gardening techniques
to make your yard "greener."
[Photo caption:] From April 28 through June 4, Epcot blossoms into the
cultural event of the year.
"Great Gardeners of America" Lecture Series (Fridays - Saturdays)
Six weekends. Six fascinating topics. And six of the biggest names
in the land. Don't miss any of these sensational lectures. They're
free with your Epcot admission!
April 28-29
"A Celebration of Gardening" with PBS' "Victory Garden" co-host,
Lucinda Mays.
May 5-6
"Picture Perfect: Garden Photos" with popular nature photographer,
Allen Rokach.
May 12-13
"Paintbox Gardening: Coloring Your Yard with Flowers" with "Better Homes
and Gardens"(R) editor, Julie Martens.
May 19-20
"Planting the Seeds of Wonder" with children's gardening author, Sharon
Lovejoy.
May 26-27
"Florida Vegetable Gardening Made Easy" with the Sunshine State's
foremost garden expert and talk show host, Tom MacCubbin.
June 2-3
"Backyard Biodiversity" with National Wildlife Federation's chief
naturalist, Craig Tufts.
Lectures subject to change without notice.
[Photo caption:] TIMON the topiary, a first for the Epcot Flower Festival.
Special Event Celebrations
We're planning extra fun and extra color for a number of special days
during the Flower Festival. We hope you plan to join us.
April 28
Grand Opening and National Arbor Day -- An extraordinary celebration
spectacular!
May 5, 6, 7
"Art in the Garden" -- Invited artists capture the picturesque beauty of
World Showcase.
May 14
Mother's Day -- Mom receives a free lunch, free flower and a free photo
with her children!
May 20
Epcot Kids' Day -- The monthly salute to children is more beautiful
than ever.
For Festival information, call (407) 824-4321.
Explore The Land Pavilion.
A gotta-see attraction in Epcot Future World. The highlight: "Circle
of Life," an earth-awareness film for all ages, starring SIMBA, PUMBAA
and TIMON from "The Lion King."
The Land Greenhouse Tour
Go backstage for demonstrations on genetic engineering, botanical
technology and more. Cost: $5 adults; $3 children under 10. Sign up
daily at The Land, lower level.
Guided Garden Tours
Take a fascinating excursion behind the scenes to see where the
magic grows. Or learn the secrets of international horticulture
first-hand on a delightful tour of World Showcase gardens. Cost: $20
each. Space is limited. For advance registration, call (407) WDW-ABCD
(939-2223). For groups of 10 or more, call (800) 327-2989.
Beautiful Disney Resort Packages From $349 (per person, dbl. occ.,
Sunday-Thursday arrival)
Includes...
+ Three nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort
+ Unlimited Disney theme park admission for length of stay
+ Breakfast and dinner coupons
+ Complimentary best-seller: "Gardens of the Walt Disney World Resort"
+ Guided tour of Epcot gardens
Call (407) W-DISNEY or your travel agent. Some restrictions apply.
Walt Disney World (R) (C)The Walt Disney Company
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