While much of the country is still covered in snow, spring arrives early here in Orlando, and your first stop for soaking it all in should be the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This year's festival, March 1 - May 29, offers guests a fresh take with beautiful and beneficial gardens, outdoor kitchens, live entertainment and 100 topiary characters.
Fresh, farm-to-market food and beverage flavors will debut at two new Outdoor Kitchens, bringing the total number of tasty kiosks to 15. Grab a festival passport and make your way around the World Showcase to sip and sample creative salads, savory entrees and amazing desserts along with signature adult cocktails designed just for the event. "Our already beautiful park becomes even more spectacular, and there's nothing like walking through Epcot's flowers and gardens this time of year with this beautiful weather and having a great bite to eat and a great glass of wine," says Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette. "Our festival has really evolved over the years. And while we've very much become famous for our beautiful gardens and topiaries ... as you know, food has also become a staple of our festival here at Epcot. We continue to expand that food offering in this festival every year, and we have two new outdoor kitchens this year: The Northern Bloom representing Canada, and the Berry Basket." 