Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt has returned to Epcot for the 2023 Flower & Garden Festival. This activity is perfect for those looking for a family friendly activity, or just wanting to fill time on a solo trek around Epcot. The purpose of the scavenger hunt is to find all of the Spike the Bee statues and the plant pictures that he is hanging out with around the park.
Some of these can be a little tricky to find, especially if you are hoping to find them relatively quickly so that you can move on to other Epcot attractions. There is no need to worry, here at DVC Shop we have your back. We have compiled a list of all of the Spike the Bee locations and the corresponding plants that he has found for you below.
How To Play
In order to enjoy the scavenger hunt guests will first need to purchase a map. The maps can be purchased at various locations and cost $9.99 plus tax. You can apply discounts to the map purchase to get a couple of dollars off the cost though!
It is worth noting that you do not have to complete your map at all in order to get your prize. Occasionally we like to pick up our prize when we purchase the map, so we don’t need to stop in for the store later. Also, you do not need to complete the map in one day, you can come back another time if you wish to take your search slow.
Spike The Bee Locations
If you need help finding any of the Spike the Bees and the corresponding plants, we’ve compiled each of their locations below. Simply click the sections below to expand and get directions and photos to help you locate the art. Be warned, spoilers ahead!
Prehistoric Plants
The first stop on the map is the Prehistoric Plant garden. This garden is located outside of the Creations Shop/Club Cool area closest to Test Track. You can spot Spike the Bee all the way on the left hand side of the garden. Do you see him? A hint here, almost all of the dinosaurs are facing the direction you will want to look.
The plant that Spike has found here is cycad.
World Discovery Playground
Next let’s head over to the World Discovery Playground. You will be able to spot it on the outside of the gated area right in front of the newly added bicycle image.
Spike has found a gorgeous gaillardia flower to pollinate at the playground!
Donald & Daisy Duck Topiaries
The next stop on the map was pretty specific, but a tad tricky to find at first. This is because the Donald and Daisy Duck topiary has been moved from its previous location. Now it is found outside of the Connections Cafe on the side that is closest to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Spike is in the front right hand side of the topiary display.
Is there any other plant that would be more fitting for this topiary than a daisy? We certainly don’t think so!
Tropical Rainforest
The Tropical Rainforest will be located in the little nook right before the Donald Duck meet and greet in the Mexico Pavilion. You will find Spike the Bee on the same side as the Tropical Rainforest sign.
Spike has located a gorgeous orchid in the Tropical Rainforest.
Garden Italiano
You will need to walk a but to get to the next Spike the Bee. It is located in the Garden Italiano, which is outside of the Italy Pavilion. You will spot Spike behind the bench.
In honor of Italian cuisine, the plant that Spike found is a tomato.
Magnolia Terrace
This next stop on the map is exciting! Not only is it the location of our next Spike the Bee, but it is also the home to one of the new topiary additions for the Flower & Garden Festival. Tiana from Princess and the Frog is front and center in the American Adventure Pavilion’s Festival Marketplace, Magnolia Terrace.
Spike and his flower are located to the right of the Tiana topiary.
Spike is extremely well hidden here, he is barely peaking out from behind the plants, so you may have a difficult time seeing him. However, the flower is what we need to find for the scavenger hunt and here it is! Another fitting flower, the Magnolia is located here.
Kokedama Garden
There are a ton of gardens to see in the Japan Pavilion, but in order to find the Kokedama Garden, you will want to head up past the koi pond towards Katsura Grill. You will find Spike and the plant picture right behind the bamboo fence.
The flower that Spike has found here is a purple iris!
Spice Garden
The Spice Garden is located in between Tangierine Cafe and La Isla Fresca. You will see the sign and the unique garden spheres and pots. To find Spike you will want to head around to the left hand side of the gated garden.
In true spice fashion, Spike has located a spicy looking pepper here.
French Gardens
No need to go too deep into the France Pavilion to find the French Gardens. Once you spot the giant Lumiere and Cogsworth topiary at the clock, you will notice the plant picture and Spike the Bee on the left hand side.
Spike has found a rose here in France. It feels so fitting, given the Beauty and the Beast storyline. Perhaps it’s enchanted!
English Tea Garden
When looking for the English Tea Garden, stick to the outside of the United Kingdom Pavilion. You will notice this lovely tea cup nestled amongst the colorful hydrangeas, and to the left of that will be our friends Spike the Bee.
It looks like Spike has found Camellia in the English Tea Garden. Be careful though, he looks like he wants to sting whoever tries to pick his precious find!
The Honey Bee-stro
Located behind The Honey Bee-stro festival marketplace, there is a little garden and walkway. Here guests can learn a ton about bees, as well as find out friend Spike.
Spike has found a unique looking flower at The Honey Bee-stro, a canna! “Bee” sure to put the sticker in the right spot!
Butterfly House
The Butterfly House is set up in between Journey Into Imagination With Figment and The Land. Spike the Bee will look a little small next to the giant orange butterfly outside of the entrance, but you can still spot him and his plant.
Spike has found some beautiful purple salvia at the Butterfly House!
Prize Redemption
Congratulations, you have found all of the plants that Spike the Bee is pollenating at in EPCOT! Now that you have completed Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt, you will want to head into one of the redemption locations to pick up your prices. Not every store in the park has the prizes, but you will be able to spot which ones do from the following signs at the entrances.
There are many prizes to choose from this year, a grand total of 8 actually! Guests are able to choose a cup or a plate.
The plates and the cups match, with four designs in total. Guests can choose from the following designs:
- Snow White
- Spike the Bee
- Figment
- Orange Bird
We chose a Spike the Bee cup this time around. It seemed fitting given that he was the star of this scavenger hunt! It is so adorable and perfectly highlights the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
Let’s Play!
There you have it, all of the plant and Spike the Bee locations in the park! This fun scavenger hunt is a great way to spend the day with your family. Searching for Spike, and learning about all sorts of different plants from around the world can even make it an educational game. This scavenger hunt is definitely a highlight of the Flower and Garden Festival.
Have you done Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt yet? Will you be participating on your next trip to EPCOT? Which of the prizes is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
