Since 1963, topiaries have been a fixture at Disney parks. Over the decades, Disney has revolutionized the development and use of topiary ornaments in its gardens. Today, topiaries decorate Epcot throughout the seasons, displaying Disney’s most popular characters with vibrant plant life. In this article, discover ten of the top Disney characters-turned topiaries!
Mickey
Depicting Disney’s ‘Fantasia,’ this topiary from 2015 features the magical Mickey Mouse directing brooms and buckets. Red vining plants make up the mouse’s robes while vibrant purple and pink flowers surround him.
Minnie
Sweet Minnie Mouse smiles up at two brilliant ladybug barrettes adorning her trademark ears in this 2014 Epcot topiary located in Future World.
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Princess Snow White
Snow White’s beautiful smile, silky black hair, and red headband stand out in this on-the-water topiary from the Germany Pavillion at Epcot in 2014.
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Daisy, Chip, and Dale
Framed by two giant purple daisies, this 2018 topiary of Daisy Duck and her chipmunk companions stand in a field of orange and violet flowers. A monarch butterfly gracefully rests in Daisy’s hand.
Peter Pan
Look to the rooftops to discover this Peter Pan topiary. The boy who never grew up flaunts his feathered cap and fiery hair on a roof in Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavillion during the 2014 festival.
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Lady and the Tramp
Nestled in Epcot’s Italian Pavillion circa 2014, Lady and the Tramp shine with their beautifully crafted fur and hair features. Vibrant flowers colored in pinks, whites, and purples surround these topiaries.
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Cinderella and Prince Charming
Bridging the Epcot paths between the UK and French Pavillions in 2014, Cinderella and her prince dance gracefully on the water’s edge. Here, lighter colored foliage creates a contrast between Cinderella and her gloves.
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Winnie The Pooh
Everyone’s favorite bear goes green in this Disney topiary found at the 2015 Pollinator’s Paradise. Pooh’s fur stands out with a uniquely fuzzy texture to the foliage, and his red balloon compliments the greenery well.
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Bambi and Friends
Forest animals come to life at the 2014 Canada Pavillion in this topiary. Bambi’s soft brown fur, Flower’s blue eyes, and Thumper’s fluffy white tail appear thanks to colored vining plants that create the topiary.
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Queen Elsa
Queen Elsa’s topiary debuted in the 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Green creeping vines create the Queen’s gorgeous dress, and notably, this ice queen has no flowers on her.
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Ta-da! Ten Magical Topiaries
Disney knows what it’s doing when it comes to crafting breath-taking topiaries to decorate its gardens and pavillions. From Cinderella to Mickey himself, the greatest and most beloved Disney characters often appear as topiaries throughout the Disney parks.
