You’ve got a friend in me… and friends share good things, so we’re telling all you Disney and Pixar fans about the newest floral display at Gardens by the Bay. Come 1st December 2024, say Hello There to beloved characters like Winnie the Pooh, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear at Disney Garden of Wonder.
Admission: From $12
Dates: 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Time: 10am-9pm, Daily
Venue: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
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As you step into the Disney Garden of Wonder showcase at Floral Fantasy, take a closer look at Stitch, Mickey Mouse, and Snow White. These aren’t just larger-than-life statues; over 6,000 preserved flowers across 40 species have been used to recreate the characters into stunning plant structures.
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Take Ariel and Flounder for example; The Little Mermaid characters have been assembled using various horticultural curiosities. Purple hydrangeas are featured in Ariel’s seashell top while yellow hydrangeas make up Flounder’s body. You might also notice fan palms used to create her tail fins and a species of red cascading flowers for her signature tresses.
Carl’s spectacles are made from sesame seeds!
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Here’s a fun fact: it took over 17,000 manhours to put together each Disney and Pixar character by hand. However, you’ll just need about an hour to see the entire Disney Garden of Wonder, even if you snap a photo with every floral sculpture. There are altogether 8 sets to look out for.
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Other familiar characters to spot include Steamboat Willie; Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc.; and Carl, Russell, and Dug from Up.
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While the characters are on our island, there had to be some local aspect to the exhibition. And so you’ll find a local take in the Flavours of Singapore zone. Here, Donald Duck, Stitch, Minnie Mouse, and Daisy Duck are seen trying our culinary favourites – Chilli Crab, Durian, and Ice Kachang.
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Anyone who has been to Epcot theme park in Disney World Florida might know that Disney Garden of Wonder is inspired by its International Flower & Garden Festival. Now, you won’t have to travel all the way to the USA to see these cherished Disney characters reimagined as topiary sculptures.
Psst… as you walk through the waterfall, look out for a familiar shape projected onto the stream of water.
While entry to the outdoor gardens is free, there are ticketed entries to go inside Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Floral Fantasy where Disney Garden of Wonder is being held.
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Ticket prices for Floral Fantasy are as follows:
| Attractions | Singapore Residents | Non-Residents |
| Floral Fantasy + Shuttle Service | $12/adult | $8/child | $24/adult | $16/child |
| Cloud Forest + Floral Fantasy + Shuttle Service | – | $34/adult | $21/child |
Pro-tip: The nearest carpark to Floral Fantasy is Bayfront Plaza Car Park, while the nearest public drop-off points are Bayfront Drop Off A & B. If you’re taking the MRT, it’s Bayfront MRT station is the one you want to get off for the least walking distance to the attraction.
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In case you haven’t already heard, Christmas Wonderland 2024 is also happening at Gardens by the Bay, so there are plenty of reasons to head down. While you’re there, check out this Disney-themed display and you’ll have many, many pretty pics for your #DecemberDump.
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