A Hoppers (2026)-themed garden debuted at EPCOT this week, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a preview of Pixar's latest film three days before it hits theaters on March 6.
The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden appeared in EPCOT's World Nature neighborhood as part of the International Flower & Garden Festival launching March 4. Fantasy Land News posted Facebook photos of the landscaped display featuring character standees from the upcoming movie.
Check out the new Disney Pixar Hoppers Garden at Epcot!
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About Hoppers
Hoppers follows young Beaverton resident Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda), an animal lover who uses advanced technology to immerse herself in wildlife like never before. Directed by Daniel Chong, the film features Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Najimy.
Critics are praising the Pixar film, which holds a 97% average score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its March 6 theatrical release.
Standees Replace Topiaries
Unlike typical EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival installations, the Hoppers garden uses flat character standees instead of sculpted topiaries. The display includes Mabel in robot beaver form, beavers King George and Loaf, the Amphibian King, Ellen the bear, a rabbit, a mother duck with ducklings, a deer, and a crane. Some standees sit in a flower patch that resembles a pond.
Walt Disney World Resort promises the garden will help guests “learn how animals safely roam,” but educational signage hasn't been installed yet.
Limited Time Only
The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden remains at EPCOT only through the International Flower & Garden Festival's June 1 conclusion. The temporary installation promotes the film while providing a themed photo opportunity for families attending the annual festival. Visit this new addition to Walt Disney World Resort while you can!
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