No matter the season, whether during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival or not, bloom decorate Walt Disney World. Nowhere is this warmth, color and splendor more apparent than at Epcot’s Victoria Gardens.
During the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, sprouts of the gardens, topiaries and plantings had surfaced, but they were still a botanical work in progress.
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| With a shuttered Outdoor Kitchen in the background, Sleepy keeps guard at the Germany Pavilion. |
Epcot’s Victoria Gardens
However, an area that was complete and perfect and a glorious capture of an early spring was the Canada Pavilion Victoria Gardens. Located between the exit of O’ Canada! and Le Cellier Steakhouse, this hidden sanctuary is a beautiful year-round retreat from the fast-paced movement along World Showcase.
Fashioned after Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, the flowers, plants, rose bushes and Maple trees are a homage to the National Historic Site of Canada. The stone reminds us that horticulture is, “a work of art and a labor of love.”
The “Rocky Mountains” and waterfalls frame the floral finery.
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Robert Butchart, the cement magnate whom the Gardens are named for, created giant limestone pits in the landscape due to his years of mining. Rather than leave this area stripped and barren, he filled it with soil and created a 55-acre park in Victoria. The “mine” you see in the distance is reminiscent of the Garden’s humble beginnings!
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| Spring flowers! |
After the most bleak of winters, this burst of color was truly a breath of fresh air. No matter the season or festival, be sure to get your own floral fix at Epcot’s Victoria Gardens!
A sure sign spring will soon be here and I cannot wait! So cool that you got a sneak peak at the flowers and gardens sprouting up in Epcot.
Yes, and I'm so glad I got a short flower fix Deb. It's snowing again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉
Love the gardens this time of year at Epcot – can't wait to see them all finished and ready for the festival.
Sigh. Pictures will have to do for us this year!
I have only been able to catch a glimpse of the flowers and topiaries for this festival during PHM. We notices since it was so cold during Friday's 5K that the flowers and plants were all covered up.
We saw that on Friday morning too Meranda! I also wondered if that stalled some of the other plantings; I seemed to remember more flowers and topiaries on display at last year's Disney Princess Half Marathon. Even Elsa and Anna could have Frozen during that 5K!!!
Beautiful pics, Donna. Definitely a feel of Spring is in the air, stay warm. 🙂
Unfortunately, not outside MY window! Enjoy a double dose for me Diane!
Gorgeous photos! We're heading down this weekend for a quick trip and I can't wait to see all the new additions!
I'm so envious April- say hi to Anna & Elsa for me!!
Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs topiaries are some of my faves, but I absolutely love Victoria Gardens yearround!
Victoria Gardens are so hidden from the main pathway that I often wonder how many folks miss it entirely. Yet another Epcot off-the-beaten-path gem!
This is one of my favorite spots in World Showcase. I can't wait to see it again next month!
PLEASE take more photos Cindy- I just love seeing how the garden elements are constantly evolving with the season!
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