Springtime at EPCOT means blooming gardens, fresh flavors, and one of the most beloved festival activities for families: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt. This fan-favorite interactive experience returns once again for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and this year’s prizes are as cute as they are sunny — solar-powered flowerpots inspired by beloved Disney characters.
A Buzz-Worthy Adventure Around EPCOT
Spike the Bee is back and needs a little help exploring the gardens around World Showcase. Guests can purchase a Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration map at select festival merchandise locations throughout EPCOT. Once you have your map, the hunt begins!
Your mission is to search around the park for Spike as he gathers pollen from different flowers and gardens. Each location features Spike visiting a different bloom. When you spot him, place the corresponding sticker on the matching spot on your scavenger hunt map.
It’s a fun and relaxing way to explore the festival gardens while taking in all the beautiful seasonal displays around the park. Kids especially love spotting Spike along the way, but it’s honestly just as fun for adults.
Sweet Solar Flowerpot Prizes
The real buzz this year is the new solar flowerpot prizes waiting at the finish line.
Each pot features colorful Flower & Garden Festival artwork and a cheerful flower that gently bobs and sways in the sunlight thanks to a small solar panel built into the planter. They’re the perfect little spring decoration for a desk, kitchen windowsill, or garden nook.
The designs feature several adorable characters and festival motifs, including:
- Spike the Bee surrounded by flowers
- Mickey Mouse gardening among colorful blooms
- A Sunshine Tree Terrace–inspired Orange Bird design
- Bright floral festival artwork with cheerful spring colors
How the Scavenger Hunt Works
Even if you don’t finish the entire hunt, you can still redeem your map for a prize — making this one of the most stress-free festival activities around. The steps are simple:
- Purchase a Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration map.
- Search around EPCOT for Spike in the gardens.
- Place the stickers on the matching locations on your map.
- Return your map to a festival shop to receive your prize.
Because you can redeem the prize even with an incomplete map, it’s a great activity to enjoy at your own pace throughout the day.
A Perfect Festival Family Activity
The scavenger hunt adds a playful element to an already beautiful festival. Between topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and garden displays, Spike’s adventure encourages guests to slow down and notice all the little details around EPCOT.
Plus, the solar flowerpots make a charming keepsake to remember your Flower & Garden Festival visit long after the blooms are gone.
If you’re visiting EPCOT during the festival, this cheerful scavenger hunt is definitely worth buzzing over to try.
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