Gardens of the World

Join our Disney Horticulture experts for an inside look at some of the most elaborate landscaping operations on Earth! Our Gardens of the World tours are perfect for plant lovers of all varieties, whether you’re an avid gardener or simply an admirer of the beautiful flowers across Walt Disney World Resort.

During these fascinating journeys, Epcot becomes your "living classroom!" Witness firsthand how garden beds, shrubs, hedges and topiaries are meticulously cultivated at our seasonal festivals to evoke a sense of wonder. Imagination is only the first step in a complex process that results in these extraordinary botanical backdrops!

Travel around the World Showcase where you’ll learn how the Disney Horticulture team tells elaborate stories through landscaping. Examine how the carefully planned designs play a crucial role in staying authentic and true to the diverse cultures of the 11 World Showcase Pavilions.

Learn gardening tips and tricks from our Disney Horticulture experts—helpful info that you can use at home!

Explore the lush landscapes and signature displays of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival!

Over the course of 3 hours, join a knowledgeable Disney Horticulturist—and a small group of fellow enthusiasts too—for a fascinating walking tour throughout the World Showcase Pavilions. During this journey “around the world,” you’ll experience the following:

• Become privy to behind-the-scenes tales about the award-winning topiaries and gardens that make the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival so special.
• Examine the role of landscaping at Walt Disney World Resort.
• Learn ways you can apply Disney landscaping techniques at home.
• Discover various plant materials and gardening techniques—and see how landscaping helps develop a theme.

Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to explore—or even develop—a budding passion for gardening!

Important Information

• The price of this tour is $85.00 plus tax, per Guest.
• Epcot admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour.
• Tours take place on select days during the Festival from 9:00 AM to noon. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
• Bottled water will be provided during the tour.
• This tour is delivered in English only. Simultaneous translation is not provided, nor is it allowed.
• Tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
• Guests must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this tour.
• Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is registered for the tour.
• Guests under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian permission to call or book.
• To check in, please enter Epcot through the “breakfast” line. Check-in is located behind Spaceship Earth—near the Epcot tip board and Pin Central.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
• No-shows will forfeit the entire price of the tour unless canceled at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour.
• As this is a 3-hour walking tour through World Showcase, comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.