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Take a look at Photo Gallery #1 from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2014.

Back for a second festival year, the 11 food and beverage marketplaces have been dubbed Outdoor Kitchens, where chefs will be cooking a variety of new and popular returning menu items, including vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. At The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews Outdoor Kitchen, Piggylicious Bacon Cupcakes and Smoked Turkey Ribs are on tap with a lineup of great brews.

Take a look at the Mater & Lightning McQueen Topiaries at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival.

Fun is in bloom at the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, where you can enjoy the glow of enchanting topiaries and savor seasonal foods at Outdoor Kitchens around World Showcase — now through May 18, 2014!

Take a look at some photos around Mater’s Tow Yard.  This area is part of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival.

The magic doesn’t end once the sun sets during the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. A new after-dark experience gives guests one more taste of World Showcase excitement like never before.

After a day of blooms and bulbs, the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party bursts with color in the sky, and bubbles in the glass. Guests can sample decadent desserts from around the world, paired with the perfect international sparkling wines in an intimate and exclusive environment – all while watching Epcot’s nightly fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Reservations begin March 12. The first IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party is March 15.

Here are details:
IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party
Dates: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 7:45 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Location: Showcase Plaza
Prices (including tax and gratuity): Adults $49, Children $29

Menu (subject to change):
• Italy: Tiramisu
• France: Vanilla Pot de Crème
• United Kingdom: Shortbread Cookies
• Morocco: Traditional Baklava
• American Adventure: Sugar Dusted Cronis with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
• Disney Parks ice cream novelties
• Lemonade, coffee, teas
• Sparkling wine from Washington State and Prosecco from Italy
How to Book: Guests can call 407-WDW-PLAY
For more information: Disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot

Spring has sprung at Walt Disney World, and with the beautiful blooms of the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival comes a new event, “A Perfect Petals Brunch featuring the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley,” which comes to World ShowPlace on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

This ticketed event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature the release of a brand new color called “Mickey’s Perfect Petals,” as well as a a special appearance by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley. Guests can purchase tickets at DisneyParksMerchandise.com, and the cost is $125. Admission to Epcot is also required to attend.

Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival is underway and again this year, they have some exciting merchandise for guests.  Take a look at some of the offerings.

Following a fantastic fireworks spectacular, stick around Epcot as you take your pick from 4 exclusive lounges and satisfy your senses with tempting cuisine, as created by award-winning Epcot chefs and sommeliers.

Be sure to reserve your ticket for Epcot After Hours Wind Down in advance so you can savor the flavor of the night from one of the following locations:

• La Cava del Tequila – Mexico Pavilion
• Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room – United Kingdom Pavilion
• Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion
• Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar – Italy Pavilion

Admission to Epcot After Hours Wind Down costs just $35 per Guest—tax and gratuity not included—and comes complete with one (1) beverage and a delectable selection of light snacks.

Please note: Evening fireworks at Epcot may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

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Take a look at the sand sculpture at Epcot for Disneynature’s Bears.