A headline act at EPCOT has changed with little warning. Walt Disney World Resort announced on Wednesday that The Beach Boys will no longer perform during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and a familiar friend of the Disney parks is stepping in.
Who Is Out and Who Is In
On October 28, Walt Disney World Resort revealed that The Beach Boys have been removed from the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. The band had been scheduled to play the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion on November 11 and 12.
John Stamos and his band will take those dates. Stamos has collaborated with the Disney parks on several projects, including the recent Muppets retheme of Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
Neither Walt Disney World Resort nor The Beach Boys has said why the performances were canceled.
The Remaining Lineup
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival began on August 27 and runs through November 21, 2026, featuring almost 50 tasting stations across World Showcase and other park neighborhoods. Here is the rest of the Eat to the Beat schedule, including two new faces for this year:
- October 28 and 29: Bowling For Soup
- October 30 and 31, November 1: Southbound
- November 2 and 3: Boyz II Men
- November 4 and 5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
- November 6 and 8: M-80's
- November 9 and 10: Grace Potter (NEW)
- November 11 and 12: John Stamos and the California Sound
- November 13 and 16: The Hooligans
Getting a Seat
Admission to the concerts is included with an EPCOT theme park ticket. Space is limited, though, and lines for seating often begin hours before showtime.
Guests who want a guaranteed spot can book a Table-Service dining reservation at an eligible EPCOT restaurant. Another option is the same-day dining package at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, the Quick-Service location in the American Adventure Pavilion.
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