Feast on the Incredible Entertainment Options Being Served Up at This Year’s Food and Wine Festival
We are a week away from the start of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival which will run for a spectacular 75 days this year (August 30- November 12). To whet your appetite for all of the exciting offerings coming your way, Disney is starting to reveal some of the exciting details of the eclectic entertainment offerings you’ll find during this year’s fest. Here are a few of the highlights:
Eat to the Beat Concert Series – This much-loved musical concert will be returning to the America Gardens Theater again this year. In addition to a large array of returning performers, nine new acts will be gracing the theatre stage for the first time. This includes 98 degrees, MercyMe, Vertical Horizon, Glass Tiger, Sheila E, and Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts.
Disney Du Jour Dance Party – This family-friendly event will kick off at the Fountain View Stage in Future World on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the festival. The dance party will feature great music, interactive dances and activities for kids of all ages! Different Disney characters will stop by each weekend. Some of the friends we expect to see are Remy and Emile from Ratatouille, Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Lilo and Stitch and even classics like Chip ‘n Dale, Clarabelle Cow and more. The focal point of the event will be a special concert appearance by up-and-coming Radio Disney artists. Performing opening weekend (August 31 – September 1st) will be Hollywood Records recording artist IRL who just wrapped up the first leg of their American Idol 2018 tour!
Party for the Senses – This separately ticketed event runs on select Saturdays and is a night filled with incredible food and awesome entertainment. This year, each Party for the Senses soiree is headlined by a performance from the Femmes of Rock who have wowed audiences worldwide with high-energy shows featuring classic rock hits played with electric violins.
These are just some of the many incredible entertainment offerings you’ll find at Epcot during the Food & Wine Festival. Be sure to check back with MickeyBlog for the latest Festival updates!
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