Which Eat to the Beat Concert Appeals to You?

 by Ray Keating

Theme Park Life

DisneyBizJournal.com

July 6, 2024

 

“Dinner and a show” has long held great appeal for me, and that includes the annual Eat to the Beat Concert Series as part of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Interesting food, wine and other drinks, and some good music? Once more, Disney World has grabbed my attention.

The Food & Wine Festival will run from August 29 to November 24 this year, and Disney announced the concert lineup just a few days ago. Here’s the list from Disney Parks Blog:

 

Aug. 30-31 – The Fray

Sept. 1-2 – Sugar Ray

Sept. 6-7 – Hoobastank

Sept. 8-9 – Yellowcard (NEW)

Sept. 13-14 – Tiffany

Sept. 15-16 – MercyMe

Sept. 20-21 – Sheila E.

Sept. 22-23 – The Wanted (NEW)

Sept. 27 – Luis Figueroa

Sept. 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky (NEW)

Sept. 30 – Jesse & Joy (NEW)

Oct. 4-5 – Aloe Blacc (NEW)

Oct. 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends

Oct. 11-12 – We The Kings

Oct. 13-14 – Switchfoot

Oct. 18-19 – David Archuleta (NEW)

Oct. 20-21 – Billy Ocean

Oct. 25-28 – Hanson

Nov. 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish  (NEW)

Nov. 3-4 – Boyz II Men

Nov. 8-9 – Magic! (NEW)

Nov. 10-11 – Parmalee (NEW)

Nov. 15-16 – Smash Mouth

Nov. 17-18 – 98 Degrees

 

Are there any “must see” acts on the list for you coming to the America Gardens Theatre stage? I’d like to see Sheila E, Switchfoot, Billy Ocean and Smash Mouth.

 

As Disney notes, “Beginning July 9, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday.” Get more information here.

 

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