Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages

August 31 – November 13, 2018

Concert Line-up   Dining Packages   Concert Tips

With the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, set the mood for food at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival with the savory sounds of dazzling, diverse musical acts, live on stage at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre. Crowd favorites and new performers will rock the stage and have you on your feet as you Eat to the Beat. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series takes place three times per evening during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and are free with Epcot admission.

2018 Eat to the Beat Concert Information

Show Times: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

2018 Schedule of Performers:

  • August 30-31 – Blue October – “Into the Ocean”
  • September 1-3 – Tiffany – “I Think We’re Alone Now”
  • September 4-5 – MercyMe – “I Can Only Imagine” NEW
  • September 6-7 – Glass Tiger – “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) NEW
  • September 8-9 – Tauren Wells – “Hills and Valleys” NEW
  • September 10-11 – Postmodern Jukebox
  • September 12-13 – Vertical Horizon NEW
  • September 14-16 – Baha Men – “Who Let The Dogs Out”
  • September 17-19 – Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah”
  • September 20-21 – Living Color – “Cult of Personality”
  • September 22-23 – Sheila E – “The Glamorous Life” NEW
  • September 24-26 – Sugar Ray – “Every Morning”
  • September 27-28 – David Cook – “Light On”
  • September 29-30 – Jeffrey Osbourne – “On The Wings of Love”
  • October 1-2 – Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts – Various Hits
  • October 3-4 – Everclear – “Santa Monica”
  • October 5-7 – Mark Wills – “19 Somethin’”
  • October 8-10 – Air Supply – “All Out Of Love”
  • October 11-12 – TBD
  • October 13-14 – TBD
  • October 15-16 – 98 Degrees – “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” NEW
  • October 17-18 – 38 Special – “Hold On Loosely”
  • October 19-21 – Devon Allman Project – “Ragged and Dirty”
  • October 22-23 – Kenny G
  • October 24-25 – Billy Ocean – “Get Outta My Dreams”
  • October 26-28 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”
  • October 29-31 – Hanson – “MMMBop”
  • November 1-2 – High Valley NEW
  • November 3-4 – Taylor Dayne – “Prove Your Love”
  • November 5-7 – Boyz II Men – “End Of The Road”
  • November 8-9 – The Hooters – “And We Danced”
  • November 10-12 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – “Go Daddy-O”

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Entertainment is subject to change without notice. For the latest information, check Disney’s web site.

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Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages

If your favorite band is performing at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, consider purchasing the all-new Eat to the Beat Dining Package.

These packages not only guarantee a spot for one of the Eat to the Beat Concerts, but guests will also be able to enjoy a delicious meal at select Epcot restaurants for either lunch or dinner.

Booking Info

The dining package includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage or 1 full buffet. Select Disney Dining Package entitlements will be accepted. These will include:

  • Disney Dining Plan: 2 Table Service entitlements
  • Disney Deluxe Dining Plan: 2 Table Service Requirements
  • Disney Quick Service Dining Plan is not eligible

Reservations require a credit card guarantee and pricing does not include tax or gratuity. Epcot park admission is also required and not included in the dining package price. Dining reservation start times must be 2.5 hours prior to Eat To The Beat show time. Lunch guests can choose from all three show times (5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.). Dinner guests can choose from the later two show times, depending upon dinner reservation start time. Badges for the reserved concert seating will be given to guests at the restaurant.

Guests would arrive at the America Gardens theater 15 minutes prior to their Eat to the Beat Concert show time and enter via the designated Dining Package entrance.

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages

 

MEXICO:

NORWAY:

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
    • Breakfast: $62 for adults; $37 for Child (3-9)
      Lunch: $70 for adults; $42 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $70 for adults; $42 for Child (3-9)

CHINA:

  • Nine Dragons
    • Lunch: $50 for adults; $16.99 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $58 for adults; $18.50 for Child (3-9)

GERMANY:

  • Biergarten
    • Lunch: $46 for adults; $26 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $52 for adults; $29 for Child (3-9)

ITALY:

  • Via Napoli Risorante
    • Lunch: $54 for adults; $20 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $57 for adults; $24 for Child (3-9)
  • Tutto Italia Ristorante
    • Lunch: $64 for adults; $22 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $70 for adults; $25 for Child (3-9)

JAPAN:

  • Tokyo Dining
    • Lunch: $62.99 for adults; $16.99 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $74 for adults; $20.75 for Child (3-9)
  • Teppan Edo
    • Lunch: $62 for adults; $16.99 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $74 for adults; $20.75 for Child (3-9)

MOROCCO:

  • Spice Road Table
    • Lunch: $52 for adults; $19 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $63 for adults; $19 for Child (3-9)
  • Restaurant Marrakesh
    • Lunch: $52 for adults; $19 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $62 for adults; $19 for Child (3-9)

FRANCE:

  • Chefs de France
    • Lunch: $65.99 for adults; $17.99 for Child (3-9)
      Dinner: $75.99 for adults; $22.99 for Child (3-9)

UNITED KINGDOM:

  • Rose & Crown
    • Lunch: $57 for adults; $21 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $57 for adults; $21 for Child (3-9)

THE LAND:

  • The Garden Grill
    • Breakfast $45 for adults; $27 for Child (3-9)
    • Lunch: $58 for adults; $35 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $58 for adults; $35 for Child (3-9)

THE LIVING SEAS:

  • Coral Reef
    • Lunch: $67 for adults; $22 for Child (3-9)
    • Dinner: $67 for adults; $22 for Child (3-9)

* Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Tips:

The 5:30 p.m. concert is generally the most popular. If you’ll be attending this show, be sure to line up early.

Chase cardholders can chill out before the concert, grab a complimentary soft drink and try some interactive fun at the Chase Lounge located on the 3rd floor of American Adventure directly opposite of the theater. Just present your Disney Visa Card to gain access. Hours are daily from 11:00 a.m. to park closing. In previous years, Chase credit card holders could obtain a wristbands at the lounge that gave cardholders access to special seating for the Eat to the Beat concerts. Wristband quantities were limited each day, and card holders needed to arrive at the lounge as early as possible after opening to get theirs! Info regarding special card holder seating for 2016 Eat to the Beat concerts will be added if and when it becomes available.

Guests nibbling and sipping their way around the World Showcase can see performers from many countries weave music, dance, acrobatics, comedy and other acts into the festivities. A sampling of World Showcase entertainment includes:

  • Entertainment Group at The Mill Stage (Canada)
  • British Rock-n-roll of 60s to 80s by British Revolution (United Kingdom)
  • Entertainment Group on the Moroccan Stage (Morocco)
  • Rhythmic magic of traditional Taiko Drummers (Japan)
  • Perfect harmony of Voices of Liberty (American Adventure rotunda)
  • Extraordinary feats the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats (China)
  • Infectious beat of internationally acclaimed Mariachi Cobre (Mexico)
  • Entertainment Group at Germany Gazebo (Germany)

“IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” lights up the World Showcase with lasers, music and fireworks to provide a “wow” ending to each festival evening.