Music at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

After a long day spent sampling what the world has to offer in the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, burn off a few calories as you bop along to the hits belted out by some of the past and present stars of the music scene! Over at America Gardens Theatre, between 29th August and 19th November, a different act graces the stage each day to entertain the crowds in a series of 30-minute performances sure to get you singing or dancing along!

Newcomers this year include Lauren Daigle on 9th and 10th September, India on 5th and 6th October, and Sugar Ray returns 30th September through to 2nd October, as well as Taylor Dayne on 3rd and 4th October.

Plain White T’s were first on the line-up, which later includes Billy Ocean, BBMak, The Baha Men, Hanson, Sheena Easton, Kenny G, Tiffany and ends with Disney’s DCappella group, fresh from their world tour. For the full line-up, see below:

September

• 3rd - 4th: MercyMe
• 5th - 6th: Grace Kelly
• 7th - 8th: Zach Williams
• 9th - 10th: Lauren Daigle
• 11th - 12th: Jimmie Allen
• 13th - 15th: Tiffany
• 16th - 17th: Smash Mouth
• 18th - 19th: Everclear
• 20th - 22nd: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
• 23rd - 24th: Postmodern Jukebox
• 25th - 26th: Blue October
• 27th - 29th: Mark Wills
• 30th - 2nd Oct: Sugar Ray

October

• 3rd - 4th: Taylor Dayne
• 5th - 6th: INDIA
• 7th - 9th: 98°
• 10th - 11th: Boyce Avenue
• 12th - 13th: Southern Avenue
• 14th - 15th: Kenny G
• 16th - 17th: 38 Special
• 18th - 20th: Baha Men
• 21st - 22nd: Billy Ocean
• 23rd - 25th: Sheila Easton
• 26th - 27th: High Valley
• 28th - 30th: Hanson
• 31st - 1st Nov: Sheena Easton

November

• 2nd - 3rd: Kris Allen
• 4th - 6th: Boyz II Men
• 7th - 8th: The Hooters
• 9th - 11th: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• 12th - 14th: Joey Fatone and Friends
• 15th - 16th: BBMak
• 17th - 18th: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
• 19th: DCappella

Performances on Sunday through to Thursday are at 5:30pm, 6:45pm & 8:00pm, with concerts on Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm, 7:45pm & 9:00pm.   Running parallel to the concerts 14 eateries from around the park offer foods from their part of the world at lunch or dinner. Visit Disney’s website for prices, but bear in mind that these do not include tax or tips.

Young music fanatics aren’t forgotten either, as every day over in the Future World, kids can revel in the Disney Du Jour Dance Party! Sundays through to Thursdays will have DJs on the decks, with live performances from the Radio Disney stars listed below on Friday and Saturday!

• 6th - 7th Sept: SmithField
• 13th - 14th Sept: Jenna Raine
• 20th - 21st Sept: Gabby Barrett 
• 27th - 28th Sept: Isabella Nicole
• 4th - 5th Oct: Avenue Beat
• 11th - 12th Oct: Sky Katz
• 18th - 19th Oct: JAGMAC
• 1st - 2nd Nov: AJ Mitchell
• 8th - 9th Nov: Kylie Cantrall
• 15th - 16th Nov: Erin Bowman
• 22nd - 23rd Nov: Tegan Marie

For those looking for a fantastic evening out, then we must recommend the Masterful Medley! A sublime evening of sophistication starts in the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion (located between Canada and the United Kingdom areas) at 6:45pm, or earlier for those opting for the VIP package, where you are greeted with an amuse-bouche to help kick off your evening. After you take your seat you are whisked away by a whirlwind of sights and smells, all soundtracked by the FEMMES OF ROCK who were such a hit with last year’s diners. Tickets start at $229pp for the standard package, and rise to $359pp for the VIP option. Both options get you free transport to the event (if you are in Epcot for the day), as well as a souvenir wine glass. Please be advised – as with all locations selling alcohol in Florida – that the legal age to drink is 21 and so if you do intend on sampling the wines etc, please bring your passport and driving license.

Dates:

• 21st Sept
• 5th, 12th and 19th October
• 9th November

No matter what interests you, The Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2019 does not look like it will disappoint anyone, young or old! Did you don your dancing shoes at last year’s festival? Which act did you enjoy the most? Which of the current line-up are you eager to see? Send us pictures of you screaming the lyrics to the Baha Men’s party favourite, Who Let The Dogs Out?, or Mmmbopping to the hits of Hanson! Whatever you do, get in touch via the usual social media channels, we’d love to hear from you!