EPCOT's Lotso Topiary Actually Smells Like Strawberries at Flower and Garden Festival 2026

Mar 06, 2026 in "Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival"

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EPCOT's Strawberry-Scented Lotso Topiary Up Close

Posted: Friday March 6, 2026 2:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

One of the more surprising details at the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is right at the entrance - and you might walk right past it without noticing.

EPCOT's Strawberry-Scented Lotso Topiary Up Close

The Lotso topiary, based on the strawberry-scented bear from Toy Story 3, actually smells like strawberries. Disney has added a strawberry scent to the display, making it one of the few topiaries at the festival with a sensory element beyond the visual.

You can find him in the main entnrace plaza, behind the central planter, facing Spaceship Earth

EPCOT's Strawberry-Scented Lotso Topiary Up Close

The 2026 Flower & Garden Festival runs through June 2, 2026. The topiaries are included with standard EPCOT admission, so there's no extra cost to check this one out.

EPCOT's Strawberry-Scented Lotso Topiary Up Close

If you're heading to EPCOT during the festival, the Lotso topiary is worth a stop - especially if you're visiting with kids who know the character.

Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball near the Main Entrance

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tpoly8813 days ago

was just there this past weekend and they do a nice job with the topiaries. The butterfly tent was bustling with Butterflies this year!! Most ive ever seen. I would say for a Saturday there really was not a lot of people at a lot of the kiosks. I was very surprised and in the country's that have wine bars, no one was there. They got rid of the wine bar in Canada, which was a great place to get a glass of white. Food and drinks at the kiosks were disappointing. i was a little let down by how mediocre this year's festival was. In the past they had some workshops and cast members talking about the different plants and flowers. I guess they are cutting back. I would normally go 2-3 times to F&G to hit all the kiosks and see everything but not sure if ill go back this year as there is nothing to really go back for. That's the double edge sword, cut back on the quality and quantity and you risk lower numbers of people coming to the festival. Im one person and mean nothing to Disney but i wonder how many other people feel the same?

DCBakerMar 12, 2026

Disney has shared a new behind-the-scenes video showcasing the Walt Disney World Horticulture team bringing the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival to life during the recent cold snap: From the video: Go behind the scenes with the Walt Disney World Horticulture team as they prepare, protect, and plant thousands of blooms across EPCOT under record‑cold conditions. From safeguarding delicate plants against unexpected freezes to precision planting with dibble tools, this episode reveals the care, craftsmanship, and creativity behind one of EPCOT’s most beloved festivals. Watch The Teams: Carefully build and install iconic topiaries, including Figment, Cars, and Toy Story favorites Navigate last‑minute challenges at the UK Pavilion Welcome and release hundreds of butterflies in The Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth Take on a never‑before‑seen installation of a stunning dragon topiary lifted directly into the center of the China Pavilion pond Through long nights, cold mornings, and constant problem‑solving, these horticulture experts transform EPCOT into a vibrant springtime spectacle—no matter what the weather brings.

MisterPenguinMar 10, 2026

Mossiaries? Chia Statuaries? Over the Topiaries?

Jambo DadMar 09, 2026

Thx for the info!

JABMar 09, 2026

I'd say they're somewhat in-between but closer to topiary than float. They do have wire frame and/or sculpted supports, but they are live plants that are still trimmed a bit and continue growing throughout the festival, requiring regular trimming and maintenance - unlike Rose Bowl floats which are cut flowers/plants that die after a few days.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 09, 2026

They are not traditional topiary. There are some actual Topiary at Epcot in the jumping fountain garden at the Imagination Pavilion. The characters are “wire frame topiary sculptures” Still in the topiary family so using that term isn’t “wrong” - but not the traditional or purist definition.

Jambo DadMar 09, 2026

That wasn’t even the reason I came to the comment section today. I was curious from those in the know whether these displays are really correctly called “topiary”. They are attractive and do have plants in them, but it doesn’t look like they are pruned and shaped to get their form. They feel more like Rose Bowl floats. I may be wrong - glad to be informed.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 09, 2026

Noah is absolutely sincere about his love for Disney and retro Disney music.

Jambo DadMar 09, 2026

Ok I started this sub-thread and admit to being a little torn. I was not familiar with Bob Moline so I love the call back. I like the presence of more traditional music. I was a little caught off guard the first time I watched the video. The presentation of the singer felt awkward and almost so deliberately retro I wasn’t sure if it was sincere. I think it’s the fake hair. So I have since come to just accept it and leave it alone.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 09, 2026

Ok. That’s your opinion. This is literally everything I want from Disney haha. Fun, quirky, based on nostalgia, etc.

JohnDMar 09, 2026

My point exactly.

JohnDMar 09, 2026

I didn't say otherwise. But it's so inside baseball that the dude is just cringe to me. Sorry, but he is.

JABMar 09, 2026

Oh it's definitely very inside baseball. It's nice they included the reference, though; but I can absolutely see how the wig might be very distracting for the 99.99% of viewers who don't get the reference.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 09, 2026

Isn’t that exactly what we want? All these little winks and nods to the history of Disney. Having locomotives named Roger Broggie and Ward Kimball is very inside baseball too.