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Episode #3 April 27, 2007

International Flower and Garden Festival

Festival run from April 5th - June 3rd
Festival is included with park admission
Festival has been expanded from 7 weeks to 60 days
70 topiaris and 30 million blooms
Biggest opening show ever with 2 crop rotations
Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the yard" took part in the Great American Gardener's series which ran through April 8th as part of the opening weekend festivities.

Highlights
Main Entrance-1st ever pirate ship topiary featuring Peter Pan,Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook
Also Disney characters in pirate costume such as:
Pirate Mickey Mouse
Princess Minnie Mouse
Cinderella & Prince Charming
Belle and the Beast
Pirate Goofy, Donald, and Pluto

Special Exhibits

Pluto's Play Zone featuring Evos Climber - Test Track Walkway - Climbing sculpture for kids (recommended they be 6 and up)
Wildlife Garden - Future World East - Focusing on the natural beauty of Florida, guests will learn how to cultivate their own garden
Mower Mania! - Future World East - Test your mowing skills by navigating a remote controlled mower. An exhibit of mowers from push to power is on display
Growing Future Gardeners - Next to the Germany Pavilion - Play area for the kids as well as family gardening ideas. Ladybug release at 1:00 and 3:00pm daily
Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden - Imagination Walkway - Geared towards children ages 2 - 5, this fairyland is sure to be a hit
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden - Test Track Walkway - This area features colorful foliage with hundreds of free flying butterflies
Dynomite Vegetable Garden - Future World West -Kids can learn how to grow tomatoes and learn about vegetable gardens.
Florida's Wildflowers - Imagination Walkway - The efforts of wildflower growers is featured as they create natural beauty throughout the State. There's a fun activity for kids
Tricks of the Trade - Future World West - Disney's talented Horticulturists give you a behind the scenes look at how they create and maintain the beauty of Disney World
Sculpture Garden - Future World West - A garden setting is the perfect backdrop for this display of outdoor art
Water Garden Wonders - Canada Pavilion - See some great exhibits of the hottest trend in landscaping
Water Works - Canada Pavilion -A playful look at the serious subject of using water wisely
Fragrance Garden - France Pavilion -This beautiful garden captures the fragrances of Guerlain. Complimentary 20 minute tours are schedueld at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00pm. (Sign up at the Guerlain Shop located in the La Signature shop )

World Showcase Pavilion Exhibits
Morocco Pavilion - Spices of Life -Exhibit featuring spices from around the globe
Japan Pavilion - Bonsai Collection - The ancient art of Bonsai is featured in the Japan garden setting
Italy Pavilion - Italian Garden Containers - Learn the secrets of creating cascading floral containers
Germany Pavilion - Garden Railway - Experience the Flower & Garden Festival in this expanded miniature world
China Pavilion - Penjing (Chinese Bonsai) - The art of creating miniature trees as originated by the Chinese.
China Pavilion - Topiary Chinese Zodiac - Find your Chinese Zodiac sign portrayed in greenery
Norway Pavilion - Norway Troll Trek - Find the hidden rock and forest trolls in the gardens of Norway
China/Germany Pavilions - Disney's Lion King is presented in topiary by the Disney Vacation Club between these two countries
Morocco Pavilion - The Art of Outdoor Living Garden - Dupont Garden Systems hosts this display found adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion

Themed Weekends
4/5-8 Opening weekend

4/13-15 Garden Party weekend
Patricia Lanza author of "Lasagna Gardening" gives secrets to growing hoe gardens like the pros by improving growing conditions with Florida soil

4/20-22 Art in the garden
Clyde Butcher award winning outdoor photographer offers tips while showing his Black and White photos
African/American folk artist The Highwaymen Artists showcase the beauty of Florida landscape in their paintings at the American Adventure Pavillion

4/27-29 I dig bugs
Tom Turpin award winning Purdue professor of entomology talks about the benefits of insects
"Good bug" release for kids
Up close look at bugs that keep gardens healthy

5/4-6 Cinco de Mayo
While history behind the Cinco de Mayo holiday comes alive during fun-filled activities at the Mexico pavilion, Central Florida gardening celebrity Tom MacCubbin talks about edible landscapes.

5/11-5/13 Mother's Day celebration
A talented team of chefs prepare culinary specialties amidst colorful blossoms.
A strolling guitarist provides entertainment while you dine.
Mothers get complimentary Flower & children can create Mother's Day card
This brunch is held at the World ShowPlace Pavilion which is located between the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions.
Continuous seating begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm
Price:
$45.99 - Ages 10 and up (includes gratuity/tax is additional)
$19.99 - Ages 3 - 9 (includes gratuity/tax is additional)
Credit Card required with 48 hour cancellation policy
Menu:
Fresh pastries, bagels and assorted breads. Made to order omelet station, pasta station, assorted fresh salads, carved roast loin of beef, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, new potatoes.
Assorted Desserts

The children will have a special section with kid friendly favorites.
The buffet includes coffee, tea, soft drinks, assorted juices and milk. Guests ages 21 and older will be offered a complimentary glass of champagne. Additional champagne is available for purchase as is wine/beer.

This meal can be used for the dining plans:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining (requres 2 table service meals)
Theme park admission is required

Raymond Western (perfume specialist) will talk about intimate relationship between perfumes and plants like those displayed at France pavillion's Fragrance Garden

5/18-20 Characters in Bloom
Character extravaganza
Robert Bowden director of the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando will discuss plants with character.
A look at plants with unusual colors and habits

5/26-28 Memorial Day weekend
Gary Alan, landscape designer and radio and TV personality talks about ideas and methods to create a magical landscape

6/1-3 Festival Farwell Weekend
Georgia Tasker, feature writer for the Miami Herald,author of "Wild Things the Return of Native Plants" and "Florida Gardeners Guide", AND recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tropical Audubon Society offers gardening advice

Flower Power concerts
5:45, 7:00 and 8:15 p.m

April 4-9 - Paul Revere and the Raiders
April 10-14 - Tony Orlando in Concert
April 15-18 - The Buckinghams
April 19-21 - The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie
April 22-24 - The Box Tops
April 25-28 - The Tokens
April 29-May 1 - Peter & Gordon
May 2-3 - Jose Feliciano
May 4-5 - Petula Clark
May 6-10 - Nelson featuring the songs of Ricky Nelson
May 11-15 - Davy Jones
May 16-19 - B.J. Thomas
May 20-22 - Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill
May 23-25 - The Guess Who
May 26 - The SOS Band
May 27-30 - Gary Puckett
May 31-June 3 - Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Disney Gardening at Home
Disney garden pros are here to share their secrets and insights.
Each seminar includes hands-on activities that you can bring home.
This twice daily workshop takes place at the Garden Odyssey Festival Center at :
11:00am and 2:00pm Wednesdays through Sunday.

April 5 - 8: "Experiment with Orchids" - Hosted by Rob Williams - The highlight of this informative seminar is potting and taking home an orchid seedling.
April 11 - 15: "Creature Comforts" - Hosted by Kyle Martin and Ray Locke - Learn how to attract helpful garden critters (and keep away the harmful ones.) Paint a gourd birdhouse during this fun workshop. Kid Recommended
April 18 - 22: "Cultivating a Garden Journal" - Hosted by Cindy Stump and Kathy Cole - Join in the current trend in journaling by learning how to document your garden.
April 25 - 29: "Bizarre Bug Biting Plants" - Hosted by Ira Wileman - Create a bug biting garden will learning about the plant world's carnivores. Kid Recommended
May 2 - 6: "Gardens with Style" - Hosted by Andrea Hanson and Matthew Pollard - Design your own meditation garden while learning the secrets of the World Showcase landscaping
May 9 - 13: "Say it with Bouquets" Hosted by Jim Weller - Create a bouquet message to share with a loved one - Family Recommended
May 16 - 20: "What's Cool About Plants?" - - Hosted by Doug McKenny and Ed Rehrig. Plant seedlings and learn how plants adapt. Kid Recommended
May 23 - 28: "Relax and Rejuvenate with the Power of Plants" - Hosted by Allison Brooks - Create an aromatherapy pillow while learning about the healing and therapeutic power of plants
May 30 - 31 and June 1 - 3: "A - Z Lawn Care" - Hosted by Nick Czerkies - Put together a lawn care kit will learning how to care for your lawn