Disney Garden Of Wonder Opens At Gardens By The Bay

Meticulously crafted colourful topiaries of beloved Disney and Pixar characters delight visitors in Singapore for the first time at Floral Fantasy

Disney Garden of Wonder

More than 6,000 preserved plants across 40 species, carefully selected for their diverse colours and rich textures, bring Disney and Pixar characters to vivid life as colourful topiaries in Disney Garden of Wonder. The diverse botanical palette used includes sea holly, moss, baby’s breath, roses, and more. Another 30,000 live and preserved plants were used to craft the detailed surrounding landscapes.

The floral spectacle, which took 17,000 painstaking manhours to put together by hand, makes its Singapore debut on 1 Dec 2024, as Disney Garden of Wonder was launched in Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development Tan Kiat How. The show will run until 31 March 2025.

Snow White at Disney Garden of Wonder Snow White. Image credit: Gardens by the Bay

Organised in collaboration with Disney and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder sees beloved Disney and Pixar characters such as Mickey Mouse and Friends, Snow White, Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc., and more transformed into delightful horticultural displays.

Winnie the Pooh at Disney Garden of Wonder Winnie the Pooh. Image credit: Gardens by the Bay

For example, to create Ariel from The Little Mermaid’s trademark red locks, Amaranthus caudatus, known for its striking, cascading tendrils that mimic the flow of hair underwater, was used. Her tail was crafted with Ruscus hypoglossum, a plant chosen for its glossy, blue-green sheen that represents the scaly texture of a mermaid’s tail. Meanwhile, her seashell top was made of blue-magenta hydrangeas, which lend a rich, textured appearance with their large, rounded flower clusters.

Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid. Image credit: Gardens by the Bay

The eight topiary sets of Disney Garden of Wonder, each spotlighting different characters, are:

Mickey Mouse: this 3m-tall sculpture can be found welcoming visitors to Disney Garden of Wonder, located outside Floral Fantasy
Steamboat Willie
Winnie the Pooh
Snow White
Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid
Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug and Kevin from Up
Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the Aliens from Toy Story

There is also a Flavours of Singapore zone, which celebrates Singapore’s culinary scene by playfully reimagining Disney characters with local food delights in vibrant floral displays. Shiok! Keep a look out for:

Donald Duck with Chilli Crab
o Chilli crab, a spicy signature local dish, makes the perfect match for the feisty and lovable Donald Duck in this display.
Stitch with Durian
o What happens when a mischievous alien comes face-to-face with a durian? This display imagines the galactic troublemaker, Stitch, crash landing into a durian stall and taking a bold bite out of the spiky king of fruits!
Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, with Ice Kachang
o Pull up a chair and chope a seat with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck! In this traditional shophouse display, the best pals are pictured chilling out with a bowl of ice kachang that is as sweet as their lifelong friendship!

Donald Duck with Chilli Crab. Image credit: Gardens by the Bay

As a bonus for Disney fans, discover Hidden Mickeys that will appear on the rain curtains in Floral Fantasy.

Gardens by the Bay Assistant CEO May Yeo said, “Many of us grew up with Disney and Pixar stories, and whether it is Mickey Mouse, Snow White, or Buzz Lightyear and Woody, these beloved characters have established a place in our hearts. This festive season, Gardens by the Bay is holding Disney Garden of Wonder in Singapore for the first time – where timeless characters are presented as colourful, charming topiaries in a stunning showcase that combines floral artistry with Disney magic. The intricate beauty of the topiaries, coupled with the familiarity of these fan-favourite characters, will appeal to both families and individuals across generations. Even with this exciting new showcase in Floral Fantasy, ticket prices remain the same for local residents.”

Visitors can round off their experience at the Floral Fantasy gift shop, which has been transformed with a new Disney-inspired look and various fun activities. Disney has teamed up with local brands for a wide selection of floral, Disney-themed merchandise, launching exclusively at Disney Garden of Wonder, including:

Disney-themed cookies in an assortment of flavours such as Milo Dinosaur and Lychee Rose from Annabella Patisserie, that come in collectible tins and pouches with floral Disney designs
Mickey-shaped pork Bak Kwa in tins with limited edition Mickey and Minnie designs, from Fragrance
Plush toys, bags, water bottles, keychains, fans and more accessories inspired by Disney characters

And more collections to come. The Floral Fantasy gift shop is accessible to the public without tickets to Disney Garden of Wonder.

In addition, for the first time ever, Disney icons Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are unveiling brand-new outfits inspired by Singapore’s unique charm. Drawing inspiration from the Garden City, their stunning new ensembles feature elements referencing Singapore’s National Flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim, adding a delightful local touch to their iconic appearances.

Fans and families will have the exciting opportunity to meet and greet special Disney friends dressed in their new Singapore-inspired designs on select dates in 2025. More details will be shared on Gardens by the Bay’s website.

More festive offerings at Christmas at the Gardens – Singapore’s largest Christmas celebration

While visiting Disney Garden of Wonder, ring in the holiday season with Christmas at the Gardens, Singapore’s largest festive celebration. Other highlights include:

Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show

📅 2 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025

Flower Dome’s very first Christmas Train Show floral display takes inspiration from the cherished American holiday tradition of model trains under the Christmas tree. A spectacular display of trains wind past elaborate miniature landscapes featuring American landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. The journey continues with a charming vintage Swedish railbus, showcasing Sweden’s cultural icons, and concludes with a life-size replica of a SMRT train cabin at Raffles Place, adding a local touch.

Christmas Wonderland

📅 29 Nov 2024 to 1 Jan 2025
⏰ 6.30pm – 11pm
📍 Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay

The 11th edition returns bigger and brighter than ever, offering more immersive experiences, dazzling light displays, and vibrant festive performances. Perennial favourites like Blizzard Time are back, where snow falls in the tropics beneath a stunning 20m-tall Spalliera. There are four times more light installations than previous years, including a 6m-tall trio of Merry Bears and a 50m-long Walk of Lights tunnel.

Disney Garden of Wonder at Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy

📅 1 Dec 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
⏰ 10am to 9pm (last entry at 8.30pm)
📍 Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay

Tickets are priced at $12 for local resident adults and $8 for children or senior citizens, and include a round-trip shuttle service between Bayfront Plaza (location of Floral Fantasy) and Flower Dome.

Visit here for more details.

Tickets are also available on Klook.

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