Epcot’s Worldwide Flower & Backyard Pageant: Walt Disney World Journey Weblog
Per week in the past, I used to be invited right down to Walt Disney World to expertise one of many happiest locations on earth! #happyplace We spent the week consuming our manner by Epcot’s Worldwide Flower & Backyard Pageant, consuming Blue Milk with Storm Troopers at Galaxy’s Edge, consuming Nutella waffles from Sleepy Hole and getting soaked on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom, consuming Boba Rum Blossoms with the monkeys at Animal Kingdom, frosting cupcakes and procuring at Disney Springs, and absorbing the solar at our Walt Disney resort! If I have been to jot down about your complete journey in a single publish, you’ll be right here all day, so I’m breaking all of it up into every park after which writing a last itinerary with journey tricks to prime all of it off! The Walt Disney journey guides are my favourite to jot down! I like with the ability to reside it over again.
Right now, I’m sharing our expertise at Epcot’s Worldwide Flower & Backyard Pageant! I used to be in pure bliss. What is healthier than flowers and meals?
What to do at Epcot Summer season
Epcot is such an underrated park, in my view. I really feel prefer it doesn’t get the hype as a lot as the opposite parks! It has a few of the finest meals, beautiful landscapes and structure, and one in every of my favourite rides at Walt Disney World – Sourin! If you happen to’re a flower and meals lover like myself, it’s necessary to dedicate at the least at some point to Walt Disney World’s Epcot! Attending to expertise the Worldwide Flower & Backyard Pageant was such a blast.
We have been all up shiny and early on Monday morning to catch the bus to Epcot. We have been so fortunate to have the ability to go a couple of hours earlier than the park opened for a personal tour of all of the breathtaking gardens and the spectacular topiary sculptures of well-known Disney characters. It was enjoyable to be taught what goes into the design and maintenance of those gardens annually maintained by the gifted horticulturists. The flowers are completely breathtaking, and it’s really a dream for flower lovers like myself.
Once you’re visiting throughout the Worldwide Flower & Backyard Pageant, be sure to look out for all of the topiary sculptures!
Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie – Showcase Plaza
We crammed up probably the most scrumptious breakfast with some new meals highlights from the Style of Epcot Flower & Backyard Pageant!
EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Future World East)
- Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Bacon
- Avocado Toast with Marinated Toybox Tomatoes and Recent Goat Cheese on Toasted Ciabatta
- Froot Loops Shake (non-alcoholic)
- Joffrey’s Espresso Chilly Brew Cocktail with Milk, Kahlúa Rum and Espresso Liqueur, and Vanilla Vodka
Are you able to guess what these floating crops are? Put together to be shocked!
Candy potatoes!
Our objective for the day was to go to the entire international locations in Epcot! This is the reason it’s necessary to plan a full day right here (even when it’s important to take a mid-day nap break again on the lodge for a couple of hours.) Epcot showcases Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada! The structure replicates standard spots from these international locations, and also you truly really feel such as you’re touring to them.
The benefit of the meals is that it is available in smaller parts, so you’ll be able to expertise extra meals in numerous international locations as an alternative of filling it up in a single spot. We additionally cut up the entire meals to assist save room for the subsequent delicacies. 
I believe Miss Piggy was one in every of my favourite topiary sculptures. When designing the main points of those sculptures, they use crops and colours which might be on-trend. There was lots of rose gold all through the parks.
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Between the UK and Canada Pavilions
She was surrounded by stunning dahlias that made my coronary heart soften. Miss Piggy deserves solely the perfect.
The Outside Escapes introduced by OFF!® Repellents was so cool, and it bought fairly inventive. I’ve seen folks with bathtubs of their yards, however none that appeared as beautiful as this. If you happen to’re extra of a succulent lover, you’ll have swooned over the large planters of them. I’ve by no means been a succulent lover (largely as a result of I maintain a grudge towards them since each succulent I’ve owned selected dying), however even I fell in love with the shows. 
The Goodness Backyard Butterfly Home was like strolling right into a fairytale land. Think about strolling right into a Disney film with the entire butterflies swarming round you; properly, this was virtually identical to that. 
The Goodness Backyard Butterfly Home is Introduced by GoGo squeeZ® at Future World West. There have been so many various sorts of butterflies, and my favourite was the blue and brown ones. Seeing the chrysalis hanging was such a wide ranging expertise. If you happen to’re fortunate, it’s possible you’ll even see one emerge! This complete backyard was unreal. Please don’t skip out on stopping in there! You’ll additionally be capable to be taught concerning the sorts of crops that appeal to butterflies so you’ll be able to plant some in your personal backyard! 
A few of this beautiful topiary was made out of dried crops and handpainted. It’s completely unbelievable!
Simba and Associates (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Future World West
I ponder what my neighbors would assume if I replicated this in my backyard.
You don’t want to overlook the superior photo-op with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy!
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy – Between Future World & World Showcase
After our strolling tour, we headed to Soarin!
Journey Soarin at Epcot
Soarin is one in every of my FAVORITE points of interest at Walt Disney World. You get to expertise grasp gliding (with out truly grasp gliding) around the globe in just some minutes. You are feeling the wind, expertise the smells and the sounds of breathtaking wonders around the globe. It’s for all ages, and I may trip that trip again and again and by no means get sick of it.
After driving Soarin, it was time to make our manner by some out of doors kitchens. The primary cease was the Honey Bee-stro!
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by Nationwide Honey Board™ – Find out about honey bees’ important position within the surroundings, and revel in candy and savory treats made potential by their onerous work. Situated close to Creativeness! Pavilion.
Here’s what we ate on the Honey Bee-Stro!
Native Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Whipped Cream, Whipped Honey, Crystalized Honey, Honeycomb, Dehydrated Honey, and Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses.
That is one in every of our prime picks for the day! Each chew was pure heaven. My solely remorse was not getting two!
The Citrus Blossom was our subsequent cease!
We had the
Meyer Lemon-poached Lobster Salad with Grapefruit-Rosé French dressing, Yuzu-marinated Hearts of Palm, and Avocado-Yuzu Panna Cotta (gluten/wheat pleasant)
and the
Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy (wonderful!)
Sneakers // Gown // Hat // Bag 
Hear up…YOU HAVE TO GET THE LARGE CHOCOLATE MACARON LOLLIPOP IN FRANCE! I put that in caps + daring simply in case you didn’t know the way severe I’m about this deal with. This was fingers down the perfect chew I had all day. It tasted as if there was a half-cooked brownie inside it. OMG, I would like to return and get this asap!
Fleur de Lys (France) & The whole lot we ate from right here!
Macaron au Chocolate en Sucette: Massive Chocolate Macaron Lollipop.
Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized Beignet stuffed with Vanilla Cream and Glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel
La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Gray Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Pink Cranberry Juice.
I extremely suggest getting every little thing above! It was completely out of this world, and your tastebuds will thanks! And look how beautiful the Rose Frozen Slushy.
Simply in case you wanted to see the insides of this scrumptious Macaron! 
One thing to sit up for this October at Epcot!
Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
I’m so so so so excited for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey to open up this October! Ratatouille is one in every of my prime 5 favourite Disney films. I’m obsessed! You’ll get to really feel as if you happen to’re shrunk right down to Chef Remy’s measurement for a 4D culinary journey! I can not wait.
One of many prettiest spots in Epcot is the English Tea Backyard!
English Tea Backyard Introduced by Twinings of London® – Unearth the historical past and artwork of tea mixing at this elegant English Tea Backyard at the UK Pavilion, that includes crops utilized in a few of Twinings’ most interesting tea blends.
I had so many individuals asking me! Are their plant-based meals gadgets at Epcot?
The reply is YES!!
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Not possible Meals
Plant-Primarily based Meals Gadgets:
Grilled Road Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Unfold (gluten/wheat pleasant; plant-based).
Not possible Sausage and Kale Soup
Boneless Not possible Korean Brief Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise
Lavender Pot de Crème with Blueberry Cake, Pink Peppercorn, and Lime Whipped Cream 
This is without doubt one of the most stunning topiaries!
Magnificence and the Beast – France Pavilion
Once more with the beautiful pink dahlias! 
Simply me hanging out in Italy! I used to be obsessive about the geraniums on this stunning staircase. 
It bought so sizzling later within the day, so we discovered a shaded spot below an umbrella in Italy to hang around in. We didn’t dine alone although, we had conventional Sicilian cannoli and refreshing drinks to maintain us firm (for a short time if you recognize what I imply.) The frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and tequila is one in every of my favourite drinks from the day!
Primavera Kitchen (Italy)
Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila.
Conventional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry stuffed with Candy Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange.
Pinot Grigio.
We match one final out of doors kitchen earlier than heading again for some pool time on the resort (i will likely be writing all concerning the resort/journey suggestions in a separate weblog publish.)
Taste Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Future World West)
The Taste Full Kitchen had more healthy choices with a farm-to-table really feel. There’s a stunning grass space with flowers and garden chairs to get pleasure from your meals at.
Here’s what we ate on the Taste Full Kitchen!
Grilled Child Greens with Hummus Cream and Pink Pepper Coulis (gluten/wheat pleasant; plant-based; Backyard Graze).
Seared Verlasso Salmon with Farro Risotto and Micro Herbs.
Cookie Butter Worms and Dust (non-alcoholic)
The whole lot tasted so recent and FLAVOR FULL (see what I did there.) 
Round 1:30 pm, we took the Skyliner from Epcot again to our Walt Disney World Resort!
You may nonetheless catch the bus or the monorail relying on the place you’re headed, however experiencing the Skyliner for the primary time was so FUN! It was handy and tremendous fast; even on the finish of the evening, when the road appeared lengthy, it solely lasted about twenty minutes earlier than we bought a seat on the Skyliner. It has beautiful views going over the parks and resorts.
We bought our swimsuits on and took an excellent two-hour nap by the pool earlier than heading again to Epcot for extra meals and enjoyable around the globe. 
After we bought again, the very first thing we did was cheers with two pinot grigios from La Bottega Italiana in Italy! I’m unsure if you happen to seen, however I put my stretchy pants on to suit extra meals in. I additionally love the meals in Canada! I knew it wouldn’t disappoint.
Northern Bloom (Canada)
Right here’s what we bought!
Seared Scallops with French Inexperienced Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter French dressing, and Apple-wood-smoked Bacon (gluten/wheat pleasant).
Beef Tenderloin Ideas, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, and Whipped Potatoes with Backyard Greens.
Griddled Maple Pound Cake with Heat Peach Compote and Candy Corn Gelato.
The maple pound cake was top-notch, and I cherished how distinctive the candy corn gelato was. The whole lot was completely price it in Canada!
Whereas taking a stroll with the horticulturist, we discovered that they attempt to plant produce that matches the out of doors kitchen’s delicacies. I like the quantity of element that goes into every little thing at Epcot. 
We grabbed some pageant favorites from the World Showplace! 
Pageant Favorites (World Showplace)
Fried Inexperienced Tomatoes with Blue Crab-Fennel Salad, Remoulade, and Smoked Paprika Oil.
Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue.
Home-made Potato and Cheddar Biscuit with Salmon Tartare.
Strawberry Pound Cake with Whipped Topping
The 2 desserts have been my favourite of the 4! 
You completely should get the scrumptious meals from Lotus Home! It is not going to disappoint, and since it’s such a preferred selection, every little thing is sizzling out of the kitchen!
Lotus Home (China)
Bon Bon Rooster Skewer with Sesame and Peanut Sauce.
Home-made Crab and Cheese Wontons.
Pork & Veggie Egg Roll
All three dishes have been equally mouthwatering. 
Soooo lots of you really helpful the Frushi from Japan! It was positively one thing to expertise, and though it wasn’t my favourite, so many individuals rave about it, so positively attempt it out for your self!
Hanami (Japan)
What we ate in Japan
Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple, and Cantaloupe wrapped in Candy Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce, and Toasted Coconut.
Blood Orange Bitter with Recent Mint
La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut-Lime Sauce (gluten/wheat pleasant).
We took a break from stuffing our faces to trip Frozen Ever After! The road was longer throughout the day however minimize in half for a wait time throughout the night.
Frozen Ever After
This was such a cute trip, particularly for Frozen followers. The wintery snow impact in direction of the ending was so neat! 
Extra stunning topiaries:
Troll – Norway Pavilion
Snow White and Dopey – Germany Pavilion
Topiary Butterflies – Future World West
We took the Skyliner again to the resort and headed straight to mattress with the happiest bellies. I can’t wait to share our time on the Magic Kingdom within the subsequent Walt Disney World weblog!
I hope you all love these Disney blogs as a lot as I do! ️
