Disney Releases 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup at Epcot

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

It’s hard to believe that the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is just under two months away. One of the things we’re really excited about is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which is returning this year. Disney has announced the first round of artists for the series. 

I hope you brought your appetite because the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare is ready to serve up some piping hot tunes at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE starting this July!

This year, we’re following the same recipe you’ve come to love at our recent festivals, with internationally recognized artists as well as local bands bringing their sizzling sounds to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Our five-star menu has something for every taste – from house favorites like Baha Men, Tiffany, and Air Supply, to fresh-to-the-festival acts like Hoobastank, Los Amigos Invisibles and Stokley.

Get a taste of the announced artists below and keep checking back at TasteEPCOT.com as more acts are revealed.

    • July 14-15 – Baha Men
    • July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
    • July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne
    • July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany
    • Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends
    • Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project
    • Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross
    • Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
    • Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply
    • Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue
    • Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook
    • Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)
    • Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)
    • Sept. 23-24 – BBMak
    • Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)
    • Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.
    • Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills
    • Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special
    • Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean
    • Oct. 28-31 – Hanson
    • Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men

Beginning May 24, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs July 14 through Nov. 19, giving you plenty of time to taste your way around the world with an irresistible selection of gourmet plates and refreshing beverages at more than 25 Global Marketplaces located throughout the park. That’s nearly 130 days to feast on heartwarming dishes inspired by campfire-cooked summertime favorites at Flavors from Fire, dig into South American cuisine and culture at Brazil, or snack on crispy yucca fries at The Fry Basket.

My fellow cheese lovers will want to check out Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways. Purchase any five cheese dishes listed in the Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each cheese dish purchased. Once you’ve collected all five stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a specialty item – as if five cheese dishes aren’t enough of a reward!

To experience EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date.

Lauren Daigle Talks of Her Upcoming Performance at Epcot

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

One of the best parts of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This year there are so many amazing acts making their way to Epcot. Lauren Daigle will make her first appearance at Epcot. Recently Disney chatted with her. 

Disney Cast member Charles Stovall lays out the details;

“It seems everywhere one turns around the pop music scene these days, you will see Lauren Daigle.

Billboard Hot 100Chart – check!

Daytime Talk Shows – been there!

Nighttime Talk Shows – done that!

Lauren even won two Grammy Awards this year!

And we are so thrilled to have her performing at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As a part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Lauren is scheduled to perform Sept. 9 and 10.

Coming onto the music scene in 2013, Lauren has slowly taken the industry and pop music fans by storm with power vocals and empowering lyrics on songs such as “How Can It Be?,” “You Say” and “Oh, Lord.” Her latest record, “Look Up Child,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100Charts and has since been certified Gold! The new single “Rescue,” just came out and is already making waves.

We caught up with Lauren before a recent appearance in Central Florida where she talked about her musical journey, the excitement of the last two years and her love of eating around Walt Disney World.”

The 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 29 to November 23, 2019. A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation, the Festival brings irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s Festival will add a dozen extra days, expanding the foodie celebration to a delicious 87 days.

Epcot guests can begin with the aromas and flavors of 30 festive global food and wine marketplaces that extend from Future World to encircle the World Showcase promenade. Guests also can explore opportunities for special tastings and pairings, plus premium dining events featuring chef personalities.

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Food and Wine Festival Details

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot

Get ready for the ultimate global dine-around when the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival takes place Aug. 29-Nov. 23!

At 87 days, this is the longest foodie fest ever at Walt Disney World Resort theme park, with fresh flavors available across 30 Global Marketplaces dotting Future World and World Showcase.

There are flavors for everyone in the family to discover, like the new Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin in the Africa Marketplace or the plant-based Cottage Pie at Earth Eats. Between bites and sips, you’ll find a world of entertainment.

And, back by popular demand, “Disney du Jour Dance Party” in Future World will expand to seven days a week! Sundays through Thursdays, a DJ will spin plenty of interactive fun, while on Fridays and Saturdays stars from Radio Disney pump up the mix with live performances; on opening weekend, actress/singer Meg Donnelly from the Disney Channel original movie “Zombies” will appear.

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Watch for more weekend celebrity headliners to join the lineup. Other family activities on tap are Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and the popular Candy Sushi interactive experience.

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series also returns (through Nov. 19 – 249 concerts in all), so you can get your groove on three times nightly. Rock, pop, Latin, swing, country and other genres – it’s a buffet of great music.

You can even guarantee your concert seats by booking an Eat to the Beat Dining Package for breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of many Epcot restaurants.

Here is the full line up:

  • Plain White T’s – August 29 through 31
  • Sawyer Brown – NEW – September 1 through 2
  • MercyMe – September 3 through 4
  • Grace Kelly – NEW! – September 5 through 6
  • Zach Williams – NEW! – September 7 through 8
  • Lauren Daigle – NEW! – September 9 through 10
  • Jimmie Allen – NEW! – September 11 through 12
  • TBD – September 13 through 15
  • The Allman Betts Band – September 16 through 17
  • Everclear – September 18 through 19
  • STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas – September 20 through 22
  • Post Modern Jukebox – September 23 through 24
  • Blue October – September 25 through 26
  • Mark Wills – September 27 through 29
  • Sugar Ray – September 30 through October 2
  • TBD – October 3 through 9
  • Boyce Avenue – NEW! – October 10 through 11
  • Southern Avenue – NEW! – October 12 through 13
  • TBD – October 14 through 15
  • 38 Special – October 16 through 17
  • Baha Men – October 18 through 20
  • Billy Ocean – October 21 through 22
  • Sheila E – October 23 through 25
  • High Valley – October 26 through 27
  • Hanson – October 28 through 30
  • Sheena Easton – October 31 through November 1
  • Kris Allen – NEW! – November 2 through 3
  • Boyz II Men – November 4 through 6
  • The Hooters – November 7 through 8
  • Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy – November 9 through 11
  • TBD – November 12 through 18
  • D’Capella – NEW! – November 19

If your palate begs for more, plan a new culinary adventure when bookings open on May 15 for:

  • Party for the Senses at World Showplace Events Pavilion, the sensational event featuring chefs and vintners from around the world. (Select Saturdays through Nov. 9)
  • Sunday Brunch with the Chef, hosted by celebrity chefs such as Cat Cora, Andrew Zimmern, Buddy Valastro and others. (Select Sundays through Nov. 17)
  • “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops that let you rub shoulders with visiting chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros. (Select Mondays and Thursdays through Nov. 14)

Now, more than ever, is the time to plan your visit to the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. More details are available at www.TasteEpcot.com.

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