Showing posts with label Flower and Garden Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flower and Garden Festival. Show all posts

Friday, March 6, 2015

New Magic Band Designs

Are you a MagicBand collector? Do you just want something different than the plain colored MagicBand? Disney has done it again. In the past they have come up with specially designer bands for events, movie releases and more. This time of the year is not any different. Check out what Disney has in store.




Photo from Disney Parks Blog

The 2015 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand has finally been revealed by Disney Parks Blog! The MagicBand will be a Limited Edition 5000 and will most likely make special lights/sounds at FP+ touchpoints within Epcot. It comes in a special box and features Anna and Elsa from the new Frozen Fever short. The MagicBand looks to cost $29.95 and will be sold in select locations throughout Epcot, starting March 4th.


Live- action Cinderella movie coming out, Disney answers the call by  announcing an  open edition Cinderella MagicBand. The MagicBand comes out around the same time as the new live-action Cinderella movie to help with the promotion of the film. No exact release date has been announced at this time.


Photo from Disney Parks Blog


Disney Parks Blog just announced  a special 2015 Star Wars Weekends paid event called Galactic Gathering. For this event they released two new MagicBands. The bands are ‘Empire’ (red) and ‘Rebel’ (green). You’ll be able to “pick a side” and get your MagicBand when registering for the Galactic Gathering event, which opens up for registration on March 4th at 1pm EST and costs $250 per person. The blog states that these two specific bands will be available only to event guests.



Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerds who is raising two boys. Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others as an agent of SnapshotGetaways. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wordless Wednesday: Flower & Garden Merchandise


It is time for Wordless Wednesday. In honor of the 2015 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival we thought we would share some of the merchandise that you will be able to pick up while your are attending. We found most of these pictures over at the Disney Parks Blog.

These items will be released at the Festival Center, a themed shopping and demonstration area located between the Mission: SPACE and Universe of Energy pavilions at Epcot. This year, the Festival Center will be open Friday-Sunday during the Festival Weekends. Items will also be found in other merchandise locations in Future World and World Showcase.










What item are you most excited about getting during the festival?
I would have to say I really like the Dooney & Bourke bag for this years festival.



Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerds who is raising two boys.  Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others as an agent of Snapshot Getaways. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Flower & Garden Festival: Garden Rocks Music Line Up



Disney has announced the line-up for this year’s concert series at the 2015 International Flower & Garden Festival. The theme is Garden Rocks and there is a nice line-up for this year. 
There is something for every music fan at the festival. However, if you are a fan of the 70’s get ready to get your vacation on!
Check out who will be appearing at Epcot this year and the dates you can see them.

§  March 6-8: Gin Blossoms “Hey Jealousy”
§  March 13-15: Pablo Cruise “Love Will Find a Way”
§  March 20-22: En Vogue “Free Your Mind”
§  March 27-29: Starship “We Built This City”
§  April 3-5: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
§  April 10-12: Village People “Y.M.C.A.”
§  April 17-19: Jon Secada “Just Another Day”
§  April 24-26: The Guess Who “These Eyes”
§  May 1-3: Taylor Dayne “Tell It to My Heart”
§  May 8-10: Little River Band “Lady”
§  May 15-17: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am”

Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and are included with Epcot admission. The line-up for the Garden Rocks Concert Series is subject to change without notice.

Which are you most excited to see? I think I would like to see En Vouge and of course the Village People. I mean who would not want to be doing the Y.M.C.A. in a crowd with many other people while holding a yummy treat or beverage. If you go please feel free to share your pictures and thoughts with the Snapshot Getaways Team.

Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerds who is raising two boys. Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others as an agent of Snapshot Getaways. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Flower & Garden Festival: Outdoor Kitchens & Menus



It’s almost time for the 2015 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. 75 days of sampling and enjoying these wonderful foods from the Outdoor Kitchens. The festival runs March 4 – May 17, 2015, so don’t miss out on the beautiful flowers and the yummy treats.
The full menus have been revealed for the 2015 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, a week before it all begins on March 4, 2015. Below, you’ll find the names of the Outdoor Kitchens along with the menu items for each:


Botanas Botànico Seafood Ceviche
§  Cachapa con Queso
§  White Corn Arepa
§  Coconut Tres Leches
§  Polar Beer
§  La Tizana
§  Monte
§  Paschoal Reserve Tannat
§  Monte Paschoal Natural Brut White Sparkling Wine

Espresso, Coffee and Pastries at The American Adventure
§  Chocolate Stout latte featuring Monin chocolate, caramel and hazelnut with milk and espresso
§  Iced Bailey’s latte featuring Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur with milk and espresso over ice

Florida Fresh
§  Watermelon Salad
§  Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits
§  Florida Blueberry and Lemon Curd Tart
§  Watermelon Passion Fruit Slush
§  Key Lime Sparkling Wine
§  Blonde Ale
§  Channel Marker Red Ale
§  Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale (Exclusive to Epcot F&G)
§  Jai Alai
§  Beer Flight

Fleur de Lys
§  Parisian style dumpling with vegetables and mushrooms
§  Pulled Duck confit, with garlic and parsley potatoes
§  Large Strawberry marshmallow macaron
§  Ice Pop Peach Grand Marnier Cocktail
§  La Vie en Rose St-Germain Vodka Slush
§  Kir Imperial with Sparkling Wine and Chambord Liquor
§  Beer Kronenbourg Blanc 1664

Hanami
§  Frushi
§  Teriyaki Curry Bun
§  Salmon Sushi
§  Kirin Draft
§  Yuzu Plum
§  Wine Slush
§  Strawberry Nigori
§  Karatamba Sake

Jardin de Fiestas
§  Achiote marinated pork taco
§  Veggie Quesadilla
§  Mexican Chocolate Custard
§  Blueberry/Pomegranate Margarita
§  Tecate with Patrón Citrónge
§  Mexican Sangria
§  Tequila Flight

Lotus House
§  Kung Pao Chicken Bun
§  Beijing Style Candied Strawberries
§  Vegetable Spring Roll
§  Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
§  Kung Fu Punch
§  South Sea Storm
§  Honey Mango Wine Cooler
§  Tsingtao Beer
§  Plum Wine

Pineapple Promenade
§  Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney
§  Pineapple Soft-Serve with Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Macadamia Nut Flavored Rum
or Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
§  Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade
§  Berry Tea Cocktail with Twinings Cold-Brewed Mixed Berry Tea
§  Sparkling Pineapple Wine
§  Ace Pineapple Hard Cider

Primavera Kitchen
§  Pinwheel of Mozzarella
§  Prosciutto, Ciabatta Bread
§  Cheese Manicotti
§  Lemon Custard with Raspberries
§  Pinot Grigio
§  Chianti
§  Prosecco
§  Corbinello
§  Moscato
§  Bellini
§  Rossini
§  Frozen Italian Primavera
§  Moretti Lager and La Rossa

The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews
§  Pulled Pig Slider
§  Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash
§  Smoked Debreziner Sausage
§  “Piggylicious” Bacon Cupcake
§  Floridian Hefeweizen
§  Category 3 IPA
§  Maple Bacon Stout
§  Billy’s Chilies
§  Beer Flight
§  The Original Rib Shack Red Wine
§  Frozen Lemonade
§  Frozen Lemonade with Palm Ridge Reserve Whiskey
§  R.C. Sweet Tea made with Twinings Cold-Brewed English Classic Tea

Taste of Marrakesh
§  Harissa Chicken Kebab
§  Falafel Pocket with cucumber tomato salad and Tahini Sauce
§  Pistachio Baklava
§  Desert Rose
§  White Sangria
§  Guerrouane Red
§  Mint Iced Tea

Urban Farm Eat
§  Kale Salad
§  Quinoa Vegetable “naanwich”
§  Ghost Pepper dusted Tilapia
§  Cucumber Lemon Spa Water with a sprig of fresh Mint
§  Hess Shirtail Creek Vineyard, Chardonnay
§  King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir
§  Urban Mary
§  Crispin Blackberry Pear Cider



Which item are you most looking forward to consuming? Make sure you share pictures and reviews with us here at Snapshot Getaways.


Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerds who is raising two boys.. Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others as an agent of Snapshot Getaways. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Monday, January 26, 2015

"Garden Rocks" Performances Announced for 2015 Flower and Garden Festival


One of the fun parts of Disney World's Flower and Garden Festival is the Weekend Concert Series.  This years lineup was just announced.  You can find these groups at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot.  Performances are at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and are included with Epcot admission.   Give yourself plenty of time to line up and get a seat for some classic bands!  
2015 Lineup (subject to change without notice):

  • March 6-8: Gin Blossoms “Hey Jealousy”
  • March 13-15: Pablo Cruise “Love Will Find a Way”
  • March 20-22: En Vogue “Free Your Mind”
  • March 27-29: Starship “We Built This City”
  • April 3-5: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
  • April 10-12: Village People “Y.M.C.A.”
  • April 17-19: Jon Secada “Just Another Day”
  • April 24-26: The Guess Who “These Eyes”
  • May 1-3: Taylor Dayne “Tell It to My Heart”
  • May 8-10: Little River Band “Lady”
  • May 15-17: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am”

  • This year's festival runs from March 4th-May 17th.  If you haven't planned your trip yet, contact us at Snapshot Getaways to take advantage of current promotional offers!
    Maria is a Snapshot Getaways Travel Planner, Mom to 2 Boys and huge fan of the Flower and Garden Festival!  One of her favorite times to visit.  Contact her at maria@snapshotgetaways.com to plan your trip.