SINGAPORE – More than 6,000 preserved plants across 40 species, carefully selected for their diverse colors and rich textures, bring Disney and Pixar characters to vivid life as colorful 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, as Disney Garden of Wonder was launched at Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy.
Organized in collaboration with Disney and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder sees 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.
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.
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.
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 take 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!
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 colorful, 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-favorite characters, will appeal to both families and individuals across generations.”
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. 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 the 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.
Visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/disneygardenofwonder for more details
