First Look at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Passport
Today is the day! The 2024 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival begins today! Guests can attend a springtime event abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment, and more from February 28th to May 27th, 2024!
With spring breezes already gently blowing across Walt Disney World, it is time to welcome back the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
For 90 breathtaking days, guests are treated to one of the resort’s most beautiful events, which offers captivating displays of blooms, stunning topiaries that highlight the beauty of nature, engaging musical acts that inspire audiences to sing along, and interactive elements that put guests in the center of it all.
Here is a look at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Passport.
First Look Inside Disney’s All-New Snuggly Duckling Restaurant
Fantasy Springs is opening in Tokyo Disney this summer with new themed lands and restaurants. One new offering is the Snuggly Duckling restaurant! Located in the Rapunzel’s Forest area, the restaurant will bring to life the tavern from the film.
The sign outside of the restaurant looks just like the sign in the movie!
The inside of the restaurant looks so similar to the depiction in the film as well. There is a small stage with a piano against one wall.
The dining area boasts rich brown columns and chairs adorned with the emblem of the Snuggly Duckling. Shelves around the room hold various props, while a sturdy stone fireplace graces one corner. Adjacent to it stands a quirky lamp crafted from helmets, alongside a chair fashioned in the likeness of a bear.
And the best part of the restaurant is this fantastic mural! It features Flynn and some of the thugs he and Rapunzel met at the Snuggly Duckling. I think it’s safe to assume Rapunzel painted the mural herself.
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty jealous Tokyo is getting a Snuggly Duckling! Here’s hoping Disney will bring it to the parks in the States.
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Food & Beverage Preview for Fantasy Springs Opening at Tokyo Disney Resort
The new Fantasy Springs is opening at the Tokyo Disney Resort on June 6, 2024. Along with new themed areas, the land will also offer some new food and drinks. We recently got a first look at what will be available.
In Frozen Kingdom, you will discover two dining options, the Royal Banquet of Arendelle and Oaken’s OK Foods. Anna and Elsa have opened the gates to the castle, which has been transformed into a dining area filled with books and artwork of beloved “Frozen” characters. Inside the Royal Banquet of Arendelle, you can even dine in the place of Elsa’s coronation — it’s like you’re stepping into the film!
Pictured above is Arendelle’s Royal Set and below is Oaken’s Yoo-Hoo Bread. Both will be available in Frozen Kingdom.
Oaken has opened his doors to hungry visitors over at Oaken’s OK Foods! You will be saying hoo-hoo for the Scandinavian specialties he’s prepared, including a fluffy, cardamom bread filled with Scandinavian-style spiced meat and lingonberry jam.
There’s a very quaint place, perfect for you at Rapunzel’s Forest! Hidden among the foliage, you’ll find The Snuggly Duckling, bringing to life the tavern from the film. Here you can chow down on the “Duckling’s Dream Cheeseburger” or the “Sweet Ever After Dessert” served in, you guessed it, a frying pan!
After such a wonderful adventure in Peter Pan’s Never Land, fuel up at Lookout Cookout! Made from parts of a shipwreck washed ashore in Never Land, you’ll also discover items from the Lost Kids such as pajamas and hammocks, inside their self-made hideout. The menu includes Lost Kids’ Snack Box with chicken tenders, seaweed fritters, banana chips and shrimp chips, as well as a “Pixie Dust Soda (Kiwi)” with a star that dissolves into a silver sparkling effect — just like pixie dust!
And that’s not all, there’s even a new popcorn flavor at the popcorn wagon in Peter Pan’s Never Land! Available for the first time at Tokyo Disney Resort, the Roast Beef Popcorn features a robust flavor seasoned with salt and black pepper, and aromas of roasted meat and gravy.
What do you think about the food and drinks coming to Fantasy Springs?
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New Winnie The Pooh Flower Crown Loungefly Backpack Exclusively At BoxLunch Gifts!
This Winnie The Pooh Flower Crown Loungefly Backpack is perfect to add to your wardrobe this Spring! You can get it exclusively at BoxLunch Gifts for $84.90.
It features Pooh with a velvet finish at the top wearing a flower crown, the bottom of the backpack is pink canvas with honey pots and floral details. The back features a “Friends, like flowers, need love to grow!” quote, and adjustable purple straps.
Guests attending the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be greeted by an all-new topiary display! The enchanting figures of Asha, Valentino, and Star mark a fresh addition to this year’s festival, which runs from February 28 through May 27, 2024.
The “Wish” movie topiary display takes center stage at the festival’s entrance, a spot previously graced by the “Encanto” characters last year. The display features Asha tenderly holding Star, with Valentino playfully prancing nearby. The attention to detail is remarkable, with the Asha topiary featuring a full-length dress and braided hair.
The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is renowned for its stunning floral displays, delicious food offerings, and engaging entertainment.
Whether you’re marveling at the detailed topiaries, indulging in the festival’s culinary delights, or simply soaking in the beauty of EPCOT in bloom, the Flower and Garden Festival is the Springtime event you don’t want to miss!
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You can get this design as a t-shirt or sweatshirt, it features Mickey and friends on the front and “Epcot World Tour” across the back with the different pavilions around the world showcase and snacks. If you are a swiftie, you will love this designs inspired in the iconic Eras Tour!
This Tinker Bell cosplay backpack features our favorite sassy fairy covered in gold and green sequins showing up her light and airy wings. On the back, she makes an encore appearance with “Sprinkle a little magic” text at the bottom.
Complete your look with this wallet full of sparkle! It features Tinker Bell face on the front with 3D wings and green sequins on the back. Inside, you’ll find four slots for holding cards and one clear slot for displaying your ID. A die-cut shape of a pixie-dust burst adds a signature touch.
New Tiana Anime Pullover By Cakeworthy Now At The Disney Store!
Cakeworthy just release a new Tiana Anime Pullover and we are obsessed! You can order yours online at the Disney Store for $47.99 and get ready for the big opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World!
The sweatshirt features a gorgeous teal color with artwork of Tiana reimagined in an anime style. The sleeves have ruffle trim for an extra girly touch and Tiana’s signature is embroidered on the cuff. Definitely a must have in your wardrobe!
New Sculpture Honoring Disney Legend Rolly Crump Bound for the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure
A mysterious and special addition is in the works for the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure, and it’s none other than a sculpture inspired by the legendary Disney Imagineer, Rolly Crump. Crafted at a dedicated Walt Disney Imagineering workshop at Walt Disney World Resort, this sculpture pays homage to the man who played a pivotal role in designing the original Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort.
Nicknamed “Rolly” by Walt Disney himself during the early days of the company, Rolly Crump has left an indelible mark on Disney Parks, and his influence continues with this unique sculpture. As the world commemorates Rolly Crump on his birthday, this Ship’s Log reveal becomes even more special. Six decades after his creative contributions, the Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the Disney Treasure promises to unlock the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga for Disney Cruise Line guests.
Rolly Crump’s original concept for a “Museum of the Weird” in the Haunted Mansion included a character melting like a candle, showcasing his penchant for the weird and fantastical. In homage to this visionary Imagineer, the design of Rolly’s memorial bust incorporates sculpted drips on the side of his face, capturing the essence of his creative spirit. A memorial plaque accompanying the bust reads, “BROTHER ROLAND- FOREVER REVERED FOR EMBRACING THE WEIRD.” When the Disney Treasure sets sail, Rolly Crump’s statue will take pride of place within the Haunted Mansion Parlor, a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.
How adorable is this Stitch topper? It comes in a glittery blue acrylic material adding extra sparkle to your drink, and to make it even better, you can also customize it with your name! This is great to treat yourself or to gift to the Stanley cup fan in your life!
Old Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins Being Sold Online
A unique opportunity is emerging for Disney Addicts as some of the old log-style cabins from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are hitting the market.
A recent Facebook listing, posted on February 26, 2024, by user Kyle Brooks, is offering “limited units” of the 1-bedroom cabins for sale at the price of $49,900 each. These cabins, steeped in the charm of Disney’s rustic aesthetic, are not only up for grabs but also come fully furnished, adding to the appeal of this rare opportunity.
The cabins, which have been part of the Fort Wilderness landscape, are being made available for purchase, and the listing indicates that they can be delivered within 45 minutes of Orlando.
The cabins are fully furnished and even include an Amazon “Hey Disney” device.
This is not the first time Disney Fort Wilderness Cabins have been for sale, we found some in the Orlando Area back in 2016 as well.
