Flower Garden Festival…Get A Taste Of Spring

We visited the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. We saw so many Disney characters as topiaries! In all, there was nearly 100 topiaries for viewing! Just a blooming good time as they would say! This is something I have never experienced before at Epcot. This show only runs from April – May 19. Do you know what it does to a heart to see a million blooming flowers this time of year? I hope you can see a little spring for today…

Tip of the Day for Bloggers/Photographers:

Well the big talk in blogland right now…Do NOT alter change and/or customize Social Media Buttons on your blog!

Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest has some very stern rules that has come down…on what you can and cannot use to represent their icon.

You can not alter these in any way, including color. You can not use any other symbol or text to represent their product.

It boils down to this…do not modify social media blog buttons!

Very sad for those of us who don’t want a bright blue or red button on our pink blog☺

But rules are rules…so I wanted to give you a heads up. It will be up to you, to decipher what changes to make on your blog.

So did you enjoy our taste of spring? I hope it lifted your spirits for the day.

If this is your first or second time connecting with Pride in Photos, we hope you take a moment to join the family. The tips of the day are delivered right to your email…woohoo! Just go to the bottom of this post and fill in your email address. We would love for you to join us.

Hey…it’s Thankful Thursday!! Almost Friday…now there is something to be thankful for!

Laurie
XXOO

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Tags: Disney Characters, Epcot International, floral displays, Florida, flower and garden festival, flowers, gardens, going green, nature photography, Orlando, tips for blogging, topiaries, Travel photography

90 thoughts on “Flower Garden Festival…Get A Taste Of Spring”

Shannon on May 23, 2013 at 8:11 pm said:

I went to this a few years ago. It was wonderful!

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restlessjo on April 28, 2013 at 7:57 am said:

Definitely raised a smile this grey Sunday! 🙂

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 28, 2013 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  I am so glad!
  
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Maxima on April 23, 2013 at 1:05 pm said:

Thanks for liking my post. I think yours is awesome too.

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Maxima on April 23, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Reblogged this on Spiritual challenges .

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 23, 2013 at 1:07 pm said:
  
  Wonderful Maxima! Thank you.
  
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Jenny Matlock on April 15, 2013 at 5:04 am said:

There is such a Tremendous amount of detail in These characters…

Thank you for sharing These Truly delightful pictures with us for The letter T…

Terrific job!

A+

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Christine Bewley on April 11, 2013 at 3:03 pm said:

Wow! Those topiaries are gorgeous! I’m always amazed at how the beauty of nature can be transformed.

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Monica on April 10, 2013 at 5:47 pm said:

Visiting for the first time from Alphabe-Thursday. I LOVE your photos. I would love to have a Mickey topiary in my own garden!

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splendidlittlestars on April 10, 2013 at 3:13 am said:

wonderful! How great to see blue skies and cheerful flowers, to feel the sun warmth on skin! Spring is slow in coming here this year.

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Laurie on April 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm said:

What an amazing event to capture!! I am a bit jealous. We are expeirincing 25 degree weather today:( All of the lovely flowers that were blooming will be gone by tomorrow;(

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rnsane on April 9, 2013 at 8:31 am said:

I feel so ancient…well, I am 68. I was there when Disney World opened – and I’ve been back many times since – more than I’ve been to Disney in CA – and I live in the San Francisco area. Bittersweet memories today on the death of Annette Funincello, beloved Mouseketeer. Great photography.

My Ruby Tuesday 2 post is at:
http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2013/04/ruby-tuesday-2-dancers-at-hong-kong.html#links

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Jama on April 9, 2013 at 2:30 am said:

Beautiful topiary.

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storybeader on April 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm said:

How amazing! I like the Lion King! Been a long, long time since I’ve been there! {:-Deb

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ParentingIsFunny on April 7, 2013 at 4:21 am said:

What amazing things people can do! Thanks for sharing these.

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Shey on April 7, 2013 at 3:35 am said:

Wow, this looks awesome. Would have loved to see and visit this festival.

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Katherines Corner on April 7, 2013 at 1:49 am said:

wow! great post, the photos make me feel as though I were there with you. Thank you for sharing at the hop, your participation makes the hop extra special. Big Hugs P.S. the new giveaway posted yesterday!

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reddiamondd on April 7, 2013 at 12:38 am said:

Great post !!!

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Suzanne on April 6, 2013 at 11:41 pm said:

Excellent fun photos!

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noelle d on April 6, 2013 at 7:43 pm said:

that makes me want to head back down to florida again soon 🙂
love them…

http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-is-your-favorite.html

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Sherry Galey on April 6, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

Love that butterfly! Have you ever been to the biodome in Montreal? You would love it.

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utesmile on April 6, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

How fantastic is that, I would love to see that, I do like the monsters there from monster’s inc. Brilliant pictures , thank you for showing us!

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joserasan66 on April 6, 2013 at 11:09 am said:

Ufffff… Eso Si Es Una Explosión De Colorido, … Algunas Son Preciosas. Un Saludo.

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Cristi M. on April 6, 2013 at 10:56 am said:

Hello, my friend ! How are you ?
Please accept this nomination for the Sunshine Award.For more info,visit
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Imelda on April 6, 2013 at 1:52 am said:

Thanks for bringing Disney to us. Your photos captured the beauty of this live arts. I am quite amazed by the creativity of the persons who did the topiary.
Somehow, I am reminded of Edward Scissorhands. 🙂

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DeDivahDeals on April 5, 2013 at 8:18 pm said:

I’ve never been to Orlando in the spring only late summer – these are great topiaries. Now on to the social network buttons, you have to use their avi’s only?

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 5, 2013 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  That is what I am reading on their websites…sigh! As much as I don’t like it, the flip side of the coin…we wouldn’t want anybody to alter your images.
  
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Laura Hegfield on April 5, 2013 at 5:47 pm said:

oh how fun is this!!!

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greenlightlady on April 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:

Laurie, these pictures are wonderful!! I love spring! Thank you for your blog tips.

Blessings ~ Wendy

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Sarah Halstead (@InTheMomentWith) on April 5, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:

Oh wow! These are gorgeous!

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bettyl on April 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm said:

How gorgeous! I sure wouldn’t like to be the one to keep them clipped!

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Meri on April 5, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

The floral topiaries (is that what you’d call them?) are incredible. I love the sass of the Monsters ones.

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Tatiana @ Song Sung Blue on April 5, 2013 at 1:54 pm said:

that’s so cool! my favourite is Tinkerbell :3 so jealous that you have such cool opportunities near you!

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ilargia64 on April 5, 2013 at 12:31 pm said:

So beautiful!!! Hard to decide my favorite…I love the monsters and the butterfly…And Tynker Bell!!! (May be because I was married in Las Vegas as Tynker Bell!!!! 🙂 …) Thanks for sharing it!

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zoey101745 on April 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm said:

hey xx
I nominated your blog for the lovely blog award 🙂
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ledrakenoir on April 5, 2013 at 7:26 am said:

Wow wonderful, excellent captured… 🙂

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Boomdeeadda on April 5, 2013 at 3:48 am said:

Wow wow wow, and did I say wow. My gosh people are talented down there. I’ve heard about that special garden time there, stunning. I will probably never get there so thanks for the preview Laurie.

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Elena on April 5, 2013 at 3:33 am said:

My little one would probably love to see those! OM gosh, they are beautiful! You captured them beautifully too! It’s funny about your tip, I just posted something similar this week about social network icons (like Facebook); how they don’t allow you to modify their logo. I really have to update my website.

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Silver Bird Photography on April 5, 2013 at 1:49 am said:

These are totally awesome. What fun you must have had taking these pictures!

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RoSy on April 4, 2013 at 11:12 pm said:

Thanks for sharing some of the Disney Magical Spring!
I felt a touch of spring here today & it was nice 😉

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Crafty Gardener on April 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:

I’m waiting for a taste of spring to arrive here, so it was lovely to see all the blooms.

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niki on April 4, 2013 at 8:01 pm said:

wow those are amazing! I would love to visit 🙂 My favorite is the butterfly.

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Charron's Chatter on April 4, 2013 at 7:57 pm said:

can you keep a secret? ssshhh…but I think you are the BEST shutterbug ever!! I can’t get over your focus, your…everything…the color! They just leap with energy!! Super duper stuff. Every single place you snap should pay you hoooge money for the honor.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you for the very uplifing love! I feel honored that you would feel this way…I do try and give it my best and glad it gives you inspiration. This is what makes it all worth while.
  
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daniellajoe on April 4, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:

I love Epcot, thx for the beautiful pics 🙂

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Leanne on April 4, 2013 at 7:23 pm said:

THis looks amazing! What a great place to visit.

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lmkazmierczak on April 4, 2013 at 7:03 pm said:

Thanks for sharing your “taste”, tips and topiaries♫♪

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zoey101745 on April 4, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:

Wow! They look amazing 🙂

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poppytump on April 4, 2013 at 6:25 pm said:

Incredible work ! Photographer and Topiary Artists 😉

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fgassette on April 4, 2013 at 6:14 pm said:

Love the colors.

BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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Carol on April 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:

Thanks for the taste of spring 🙂

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Molly on April 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm said:

These are so fun…. I would love something wacky like that in my garden

mollyxxx

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Amy on April 4, 2013 at 4:56 pm said:

That is dramatic flower garden festival!

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Selma, Ala., Daily Photo on April 4, 2013 at 4:43 pm said:

I would be so busy taking photos of the flower characters, I wouldn’t have time to visit the main attractions!

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Sarah ~ Magnolia Surprise on April 4, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:

Oh my, a giant flower Minnie…. yikes! Love the butterfly though — it’s a beauty!

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Amy Wagner on April 4, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:

great photos like the butterfly. You really did a great job. Now I would love to go to Disney since the lsat time I was their was when I was if fourth grade. Went to California Disney Land. I am puttting on my bucket list
Have a great Thursday

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caroline on April 4, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:

I think I could happily live there!

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Jamie@SouthMainMuse on April 4, 2013 at 3:46 pm said:

Love your photos. We have done the food and wine festival in the fall but never the flowers.

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Tamar Strauss-Benjamin on April 4, 2013 at 3:08 pm said:

Oh my are they amazing!! And we think alike – we both posted flower pictures today!

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Nancy Loderick on April 4, 2013 at 3:02 pm said:

Laurie – Just beautiful. And just what I needed today. Here in New England, it’s still in the 40’s and there is still some traces of snow on the ground. I am so ready for spring. At least I can experience spring vicariously through your lovely pictures.

Nancy

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kim on April 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:

These topiaries are so cute! I love the Mike from Monsters Inc.

Now I’m worried about my customized social media icon bar on my blog that I paid an arm and leg for. Why the sudden crack down, I wonder?

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dalettre on April 4, 2013 at 2:58 pm said:

We typically do Disney in the Fall, but seeing this makes me want to switch that up next time. Gorgeous photos, Laurie!

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Gracie on April 4, 2013 at 2:54 pm said:

Wow! Beautiful series, Laurie. I love the last 2 images, I want the same topiaries on my front yard!

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Patricia Coelho on April 4, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:

Amazing photos! So sharp and beautiful! ❤

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helpwithyourlife on April 4, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:

Love this post! So bright, cheery, colorful, fun and wishing I was there! Sounds like it was a fantastic time, and a visual delight up close and personal! Thanks for sharing the beautiful photographs! 🙂

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Karen on April 4, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:

The topiaries are fabulous! Terrific shots!

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soonie2 on April 4, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

Wow, I’m so glad I came here this morning as your photos provided a bright start to my day! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Very happy to have “met” you! Fantastic images!

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Sofia on April 4, 2013 at 2:20 pm said:

Very impressive! Your pics makes me happy – thank you 🙂

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Tina Schell on April 4, 2013 at 1:59 pm said:

Boy they don’t do anything half way, do they?! Love these colorful fun shots!

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elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod on April 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

Always love your tips Laurie! Pics are hopeful that spring will be on Cape Cod when I return!

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Green Door Hospitality on April 4, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:

What a beautiful display of flowers and creativity!!
Kenley

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Nora on April 4, 2013 at 1:11 pm said:

Love the post – great photography!

The Johnson Diaries

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Nikitaland on April 4, 2013 at 12:52 pm said:

Awesome Post my Dear! My favorite was the lion, but it was hard to choose a fave! Now, I want to make a doggie topiary! And I bet you could see me doing just that too! LOL I did make a dog out of brown wrapping paper a few years ago, and I should paper mache it! Loved this post as it made me think of Summer and watering all of my flowers. I love the mornings cause I can walk outside in the mornings and take in the sun! Thanks for bringing some sunshine into our dreary day here! Hugs!

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Pillows A-La-Mode on April 4, 2013 at 12:39 pm said:

Beautiful! And some of our kids are there right now! 🙂

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 4, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  Perfect time to go….the flower show is only until May 19th. What a treat!
  
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John on April 4, 2013 at 12:38 pm said:

Site owners should not be told by outside sources what they can and can’t do to their own website. Solution – delete the social media platform from your site. Nice photography as always, lots of time involved in creating the sculptures.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on April 4, 2013 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  I so agree with the media statements!
  
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Linda R on April 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm said:

Looks like a happy place to be.. Love your photos…

Hugs~

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Lisa Gordon on April 4, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:

Oh my goodness, these are wonderful, Laurie!
I just love the butterfly.
Wishing you a wonderful day!

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Judy@grandparentsplus2 on April 4, 2013 at 11:59 am said:

We took our daughter to Disney World when she was about five. We were all in awe of their topiaries and bought one to take back to our home in the Midwest. Well…as you can imagine it didn’t do too well. It still makes me chuckle to think about it. 🙂

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Anne Payne on April 4, 2013 at 11:49 am said:

That would be a fun place to visit. I don’t think they had that when we went to Epcot back in the early 90s.
I say the social media sites would do well to remember who is promoting them! I mean really, what should they care as long as their name is out there

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ladyfi on April 4, 2013 at 11:36 am said:

What fun shots!

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Photography Journal Blog on April 4, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

The details here are great. It must have been a bit of a challenge as it kind of looks like the sun is working against you.

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YellowCable on April 4, 2013 at 11:09 am said:

They look great and amazing work!

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1annecasey on April 4, 2013 at 11:08 am said:

Fabulous photo diary!

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lisaelskerarvid on April 4, 2013 at 11:06 am said:

Så nydelig💖😃

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