EPCOT Moves Dragon Topiary to a New Spot for 2025 Flower and Garden Festival

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2025 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Dragon Topiary at Japan

Posted: Monday March 3, 2025 12:51pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A familiar festival favorite has found a new home for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The Dragon topiary, a long-standing staple of the festival, has been relocated once again and can now be found near Takumi-Tei restaurant in the Japan Pavilion.

2025 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Dragon Topiary at Japan

This large and impressive topiary has shifted locations multiple times over the years:

In recent years, the Dragon topiary was positioned near the Torii Gate, overlooking the lagoon in the Japan Pavilion.
Before that, the Dragon was located at the China Pavilion, where it complemented the traditional Chinese water gardens.

At the 2024 Festival, the Dragon was located near Torii Gate

2016 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival - Dragon in the China Pavilion

The festival runs from March 5 through June 2, 2025, bringing seasonal gardens, toparies, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment to EPCOT.

2025 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Dragon Topiary at Japan

Be sure to visit the Japan Pavilion to see the Dragon topiary in its new location, and stay tuned for more updates on festival additions and changes.

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peter114352 days ago

That is exactly what happened

Agent H3 days ago

I saw something online that said Disney changed it because they thought it looked like phineas was giving ferb the middle finger. Personally I doubt that but it did make me wonder why they added it.

DCBaker3 days ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a behind-the-scenes look at creating topiaries for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival:

wdwmagic5 days ago

I know when se shot our pics (below) it wasn't fully complete, and more was added (flowers in the background). Perhaps Disney did the same.

Agent H5 days ago

Did anyone else notice the phineas topiary has a weird flower on his finger that looks wasn’t in the promotional photo?

SoFloMagic5 days ago

Then don't try the flan cake in Mexico. That thing will end your diet

radiorae11 days ago

This is cute! Much better than the food & wine “let’s decorate… with merch and cash registers!” angle. I think it’s just enough. I have to say, I’m really impressed with all the little touches this year. I know we’re a far cry from the hey day of demonstrations and entertainment pluses of festivals past, but it looks like they put some actual time and attention toward things, from the topiary upgrades, to communicore hall, to LwtL displays, down to themed wraps for some of the trash cans. The Smuckers playground even has nautical flags that spell Smuckers! At the very least, I’d say this is a step in the right direction, which is not something that can be said often at WDW these days. I’m excited to visit later this month and see it for myself.

Agent H11 days ago

No. My mom has a pretty cool one that I believe they’re still selling though.

Agent H11 days ago

Forgot to add this picture I took. this is from play along bay next to figment.

Chef idea Mickey`=11 days ago

Ooo I love diet!☺️

UK Disney11 days ago

I don't suppose you noticed a new Orange Bird magic band? I've think I've seen most of the merch by now but no magic band.

Agent H11 days ago

It’s so good. I’ve been getting it consistently for at least a decade.

Nunu11 days ago

Thanks for reporting back. :) The topiaries look very nice in pics, can't wait to seem them in person next week. Oh, and I definitely have my eye on that corn on the cob.

Agent H11 days ago

So I just got home from Epcot. Everything was really neat. Food was really good. the highlights were the corn on the cob and the peach funnel cake. Merch was great. As someone who loves the color orange the orange bird stuff really appeals to me. Now onto the topiaries. Those were amazing! The best lineup I’ve seen in years I would say! Mickeys picnic was adorable! And I don’t think I’ve ever seen more work go into the setting of one than the Moana topiary! Obviously though my favorite was phineas and ferb. Now I did not enter the hall because we were pressed for time but I will be returning to check it out soon! Side note: found this in the United Kingdom. Thought it was interesting. I may or may not have gasped in delight upon seeing it.