Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort and that means it’s almost time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! The Festival will run from August 30 to November 12, and the Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is providing some great experiences for guests to enjoy.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to America Gardens Theater with 32 acts and nine new acts including 98 Degrees, MercyMe, Vertical Horizon, Glass Tiger, Sheila E. and Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts.
Disney Du Jour Dance Party
An all-new Disney Du Jour Dance Party will be taking place at the Fountain View Stage in Future World on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the Festival. The dance party will feature great music, a special concert appearance from a Radio Disney artist, and interactive dances and activities for kids of all ages. Every weekend will includes a different pairing of Disney characters including Remy and Emile from Disney•Pixar’s “Ratatouille,” Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from “Zootopia,” Lilo and Stitch or classic favorites such as Chip ‘n Dale or Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar!
The opening weekend for the Disney Du Jour Dance Party will feature Hollywood Records’ recording artist, IRL. The band just wrapped their appearance on the American Idol 2018 tour and will now go on their own headline tour, starting September 9. You can catch IRL’s performance at Epcot August 31 – September 1.
Party for the Senses
Wine, dine and dance at an unforgettable event, Party for the Senses! A separately ticketed event, Party for the Senses, runs on select Saturdays and pays tribute to all the senses with a night filled with incredible food and entertainment. This year, each Party for the Senses is headlined by a performance from the amazing Femmes of Rock.
Children Activities
Along with the Disney Du Jour Dance Party, kids can have more fun at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Some new family activities include:
A new playground in Future World
Junior Chef Kitchen presented by Krusteaz where children become chefs and get to eat what they make in this family-friendly, complimentary experience every Sunday at the Festival Center.
Candy Sushi at Sunshine Seasons presented by Skittles and Adventures by Disney daily at 3:30 & 5:30 and reservations are highly recommended
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