MAY 12th-19th!! THESE ARE THE MAYS OF OUR LIVES!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

MAY EVENTS!!

May 2007

Epcot

14th International Flower and Garden Festival - April 5-June 3, 2007

Flower Power Concerts -- America Gardens Theatre 5:45pm, 7:00pm, and 8:15pm.

Tentatively scheduled performers (subject to change) include:

May 4 - 5: Petula Clark
May 11 - 15: Davy Jones
May 16 - 17: B.J. Thomas
May 20 - 21: The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill
May 28 - 30: Gary Puckett
May 31 - June 3: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Disney-MGM Studios

Star Wars Weekends - Held Annually May and June

Disney's Wide World of Sports

Memorial Day Soccer Shootout - May 25-28

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

2007 Epcot's InternationalFlower & Garden Festival

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A flower-festooned pirate ship will drop anchor and Disney princess topiaries will color the landscape at the 14th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival April 5-June 3 at Walt Disney World Resort. Previously running for seven weeks, the popular festival expands to 60 days this year and offers more floral fantasy and gardening fun than ever before.

The first-ever pirate ship topiary will feature Peter Pan and his nemesis, Captain Hook, plus Tinker Bell -- all as intricately designed topiaries. Pirate Mickey Mouse and Princess Minnie Mouse, plus Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and her Beast from "Beauty and the Beast," and other popular characters make topiary appearances throughout the park. A towering Pirate Goofy, with Donald Duck and Pluto, offer Disney gardeners a chance to reach new topiary heights.

In all, there will be more than 70 topiaries -- plus 30 million blooms, artfully designed floral beds, expertly crafted bonsai trees and lush rose gardens gracing the 300 acres of Future World and World Showcase. For the first time in the festival's history, Disney's horticultural team will plant two crop rotations during the fest -- which will produce "the biggest opening show ever" and allow for a more brilliant floral display for the festival's duration, says horticultural manager, Eric Darden.

Beyond the dazzling displays of bursting blooms, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is known by gardening aficionados for its celebrity guest speakers, hands-on seminars and innovative planting demonstrations and exhibits.

Each evening, Flower Power concerts rock the park with live entertainment from top acts of the 1960s and '70s. Past lineups have included The Turtles, Davy Jones, The Association and other crowd pleasers.

Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of butterflies in a screened, walk-through enclosure that will include a live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles in size this year following an overwhelming family response during its 2006 debut.

New themed weekend events will salute spring romance and Easter whimsy. Back by popular demand are the child-friendly I Dig Bugs weekend, Art in the Garden weekend, and the time-honored Mother's Day celebration, among others.

Other festival features include:

* The Festival Center, where guests can find program guides and festival merchandise and attend speaker presentations and demonstrations.
* The popular Great American Gardeners series, opening with Paul James of HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard," April 5-8.
* A "Lift and Sniff" Fragrance Garden at the France pavilion showcasing flowers and plants used to create several Guerlain perfumes.
* Disney Gardening at Home presentations during which Disney horticulturists share tips and secrets for at-home gardening.
* Kids' activities, including an upgraded, fun-filled Tinker Bell's Fairy Garden, Disney character meet and greets and daily ladybug releases.

More information about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is available by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or by visiting disneyworld.com/flower. The festival, including all gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission.

And while millions of blooms adorn Epcot, one million very special dreams will be granted to guests visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts during a first-of-its kind celebration, "The Year of a Million Dreams." Guests will find Disney cast members delivering an unprecedented level of guest service. The celebration will also be highlighted by the debut of innovative Disney attractions and entertainment spectaculars at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.

i've never been to this, so i am excited!!

 

[lakehead92]

this does sound great
the tinkerbell garden especailly for my daughter.

i think it going to be a beautiful time of year with the weather and everything going on at epcot.

think of all the pictures we are going to take.
i have already bought some extra cards for my digital camera.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

we are soo excited to test out a new time of year and the pics will be great!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I can't wait to bring up our WDW box!!! i can start getting super excited then!! i'm thinking it will come upstairs at the end of March!

 

[JoBird]

Davy Jones!

(That's for Marsha Brady.)

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

 

[lakehead92]

We have just booked the fantasmic dinner package.
have you ever attended this?

i just like the fact that we wont have to satnd in line later in the night with the kids, and will bring a few toys to keep them occupied waiting in their seats.

 

[RachaelRol]

Hey,

What is the MOther's Day Brunch at Epcot? BTW, I love the binder idea. I put everything in a folder. A binder is a great idea.

I get to combine my two favorite things, office supplies and planning for Disney!!!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hey,

What is the MOther's Day Brunch at Epcot? BTW, I love the binder idea. I put everything in a folder. A binder is a great idea.

I get to combine my two favorite things, office supplies and planning for Disney!!!!

YUP! and i use the binders that have the plastic sleeve on them and i make covers! haha!!

I also put EVERY sheet in a page protector, so nothing can get torn, stained or crumpled!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

We have just booked the fantasmic dinner package.
have you ever attended this?

i just like the fact that we wont have to satnd in line later in the night with the kids, and will bring a few toys to keep them occupied waiting in their seats.
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we have never done the package, we love Fantasmic though!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

another day almost over!!!

 

[lakehead92]

hey Michelle and Jodi

Do you know about the lime green mickey's?
I am seriously thinking about doing this, it is so easy and it would be cool to spot other dissers this way.

Here is some of the info I have found.

They are paint samples found at Home Depot. They are "Alien Green" and in the shap of Mickey Mouse's head. You can soak them in water and they will peel off of their paper backings. You can then glue two together, punch a hole in them and attach them to your bags, fanny pack, etc.
Or cut them out and laminate them, or what ever your heart desires.

You can also write DIS on them and your DIS board name. Other Disers will see them and recognize you as a Diser.

For more info there is a thread under Tips.

 

[lillygator]

the 12-19 are my exact dates as well!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

lilygator!! WELCOME AND WOOOOHOOO!!!!! where are you staying??

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

hey Michelle and Jodi

Do you know about the lime green mickey's?
I am seriously thinking about doing this, it is so easy and it would be cool to spot other dissers this way.

Here is some of the info I have found.

They are paint samples found at Home Depot. They are "Alien Green" and in the shap of Mickey Mouse's head. You can soak them in water and they will peel off of their paper backings. You can then glue two together, punch a hole in them and attach them to your bags, fanny pack, etc.
Or cut them out and laminate them, or what ever your heart desires.

You can also write DIS on them and your DIS board name. Other Disers will see them and recognize you as a Diser.

For more info there is a thread under Tips.

SUPER SECRET GAL!

HAHAHA! i'm obsessed with the LGMH!! i also have a POP window decorating box that gets passed around! i decorate the window and doors of our room and what not!

I have a lanyard for my fast passes, KTTWC and all that good stuff!!

ask me anything

 

[lakehead92]

welcome lilygator to our fun little group, of may12-19th dissers

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i'm soo freakin' excited! i just wish it was at least MArch! hahah!!

 

[lillygator]

lilygator!! WELCOME AND WOOOOHOOO!!!!! where are you staying??

not sure yet....waiting on the AP or FL rates to book! Have all our ADR's though! We are going over Thurs for a quick trip to the Pirate and Princess Party and to celebrate DD's 2nd birthday. Can't wait!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

oh how fun! i was hoping they would extend the pirates and princess party into May dying to check it out! take lots of pix!!