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Guests Can Discover Fun Every Weekend At the 2003 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

There’s something new for Walt Disney World guests to discover each week at the 2003 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, one of the largest outdoor flower festivals in the country. Each weekend has a special theme that adds to the daily fun and festivities. Here’s a weekend guide of all that’s fun to see and do this year at the 10th annual festival:

Grand Opening Weekend April 25-27

The 10th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off with an opening ceremony featuring Davy Jones of The Monkees.

Roger Swain talks about great gardening practices as part of the Great American Gardeners series April 25-26 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Budding gardeners can enjoy the butterfly release on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and the ladybug release on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Davy Jones gets the Flower Power Concert Series started at American Gardens Theatre. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Marilynne Roaland, the festival poster artist, will be signing the poster she designed.

Rob Williams and Debbie Mola of Disney Horticulture offer creative ideas to transform small garden spaces into petal paradises as part of the Disney Gardening at Home series, Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Art in the Garden Weekend May 2-4

Guests can observe renowned artists at work while they capture the beauty of the Epcot gardens. There will be 12 artists at four locations around the promenade of World Showcase. Festival poster artist Marilynne Roaland will be available to sign her piece.

Paul James, host of HGTV’s “Gardening By the Yard,” answers gardening questions and provides helpful insight to this popular hobby May 2-3 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Playing at the Flower Power concert is Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on May 2 and Felix Cavalier’s Rascals on May 3-4 at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

In addition to the ladybug and butterfly releases, Lulu the Bug Lady and Dr. A. Morphus visit the Kids Garden.

The sculpture garden offers beautiful and artistic scenery for guests to enjoy.

Jessie Mack Burns of Disney Horticulture and Chef Ken Hittman show how easy it is to turn edible landscape into a delicious home-grown meal Sunday, May 4, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mother’s Day Weekend May 10-11

Gorgeous flower arrangements take center stage at the Mother’s Day Invitational Flower Show and moms are treated to a photo and a flower exclusively on Mother’s Day, May 11.

Families can celebrate mom at the Mother’s Day Brunch May 10-11 at World ShowPlace. Times are 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. To make reservations call 407/WDW-DINE. Families can make the day even more special with Mother’s Day at four locations around World Showcase: Canada 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Germany and Norway 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and in Future World near Innoventions 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

On stage at the Flower Power Concert Series is Paul Revere & The Raiders at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Peat Moss joins Dr. A. Morphus in the Kids Garden where the ladybugs and butterflies are being released.

Jim Hynd, floral director of Fiesta Parade Floats, is on hand May 10 for the Great American Gardeners series at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Festival Center.

Walt Disney World florists demonstrate how to create whimsical designs for the table on Sunday, May 11, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Fun for the Family Weekend May 17-18

There’s lots of activity for budding gardeners throughout the festival including a special activity sponsored by Home Depot, appearances by Lulu the Bug Lady, Peat Moss and Dr. A. Morphus, and ladybug and butterfly releases.

P. Allen Smith, host of “P. Allen Smith Gardens” on The Weather Channel, makes an appearance at the Great American Gardeners series May 17 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Festival Center.

Open greenhouse tours are available for the family from 1-3:30 p.m. on May 17-18.

The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie are the Flower Power performers for the weekend. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Jeff Thompson and Dawn Nason of Disney Horticulture offer guests tips on how to create gardens that are appealing to wildlife, Sunday, May 18, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend May 24-26

Tom Wyatt and Ira Wileman from Disney Horticulture show guests how to take ordinary gardens to extraordinary gardens May 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Rosalind Creasy showcases themed gardens at the Great American Gardeners series May 24.

The Kids Garden is active with visits from Lulu the Bug Lady and Dr. A. Morphus.

Guests can get their official festival poster signed by artist Marilynne Roaland.

Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone take the stage at the Flower Power concert nightly at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

I Dig Bugs Weekend May 31-June 1

Guests discover how fun bugs are and how they keep gardens healthy.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bug Zoo is on display at World Showcase.

Jeff Meyer, author of America’s Famous and Historic Trees, appears at the Great American Gardeners series May 31 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Gary Puckett is the featured performer at the Flower Power Concert Series. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Heather Will-Browne and Barry Stockwell demonstrate how to make a great first impression by spiffing up the front yard with a touch of green and a splash of color on June 1 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Closing Weekend June 6-8

Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey talk about gardening in containers during the Great American Gardeners series June 6-7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Arlo Guthrie closes out the Flower Power Concert Series at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Disney Horticulture pros Heather Will-Browne and Barry Stockwell give tips on how to make the front yard more appealing on June 8 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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