The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

April 4, 2019

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will run August 29-November 23. That makes it

the longest Food & Wine Festival in the park’s history at 87 days! Eat to the Beat Concert Series will

run August 29-November 19 and will feature a lineup of pop, rock, R&B, country, Christian, swing

and Latin artists. Note that the concert series will conclude a few days earlier than the festival in

order to set the stage for the return of the Candlelight Processional. This year’s festival will continue

its tradition of offering tasty dishes, fine dining events, and appearances by favorite Disney

culinarians and top celebrity chefs.

The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns November 29-December 30. The

park’s seasonal celebration invites guests to discover holiday cheer across all 11 World Showcase

pavilions and throughout the park. Special entertainment, storytellers, seasonal favorites at Holiday

Kitchens and eye-catching holiday decor are all part of the fun. The Candlelight Processional, a

holiday must-do for many Epcot guests, will feature nightly retellings of the traditional Christmas

story read by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a massed choir and live orchestra.

These are amazing experiences at Walt Disney World! It’s not too late to plan a FABULOUS trip! Contact your Upon A Star Travel expert today!

Eat to the Beat Concert Series!

August 25, 2018

Finish your day at Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in style!

The ever popular “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series has a menu lined up that you won’t want to miss!

This year’s event has the largest selection of major recording artists to date!

General Event Details

Where: America Gardens Theatre at World Showcase, Epcot
When: Daily from August 30 through November 12, 2018
Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM nightly

Valid Epcot admission is required. All entertainment and artist appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Make a date to catch one or more of our big-name artists live in concert!

August 30 to 31: Blue October
September 1 to 3: Tiffany
September 4 to 5: NEW! MercyMe
September 6 to 7: NEW! Glass Tiger
September 8 to 9: NEW! Tauren Wells
September 10 to 11: Postmodern Jukebox
September 12 to 13: NEW! Vertical Horizon
September 14 to 16: Baha Men
September 17 to 19: Plain White T’s
September 20 to 21: Living Colour
September 22 to 23: NEW! Sheila E
September 24 to 26: Sugar Ray
September 27 to 28: David Cook
September 29 to 30: Jeffrey Osborne
October 1 to 2: NEW! Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts
October 3 to 4: Everclear
October 5 to 7: Mark Wills
October 8 to 10: Air Supply
October 11 to 12: NEW! Anderson East
October 13 to 14: Smash Mouth
October 15 to 16: NEW! 98 Degrees
October 17 to 18: 38 Special
October 19 to 21: The Devon Allman Project
October 22 to 23: Kenny G
October 24 to 25: Billy Ocean
October 26 to 28: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
October 29 to 31: Hanson
November 1 to 2: NEW! High Valley
November 3 to 4: Taylor Dayne
November 5 to 7: Boyz II Men
November 8 to 9: The Hooters
November 10 to 12: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Contact your Upon A Star Travel Consultant to make a date to see your favorite artist!

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Disney’s International Food & Wine Festival is back again this year at Epcot!

August 15, 2018

The International Food & Wine Festival has been delighting culinary enthusiasts since 1995. Each year for 75 days you can taste and drink your way around the world!

Here are a few new changes to this year’s festivities:

Sunday Brunch with the Chef:

This two-hour event includes a brunch buffet and featuring a distinguished culinary television personality. While enjoying a meal inspired by some of our VIP guest’s favorite dishes, attendees will be part of an in-depth question-and-answer session featuring kitchen tips, tricks and insights. Finally, foodies are in for a fabulous pièce de résistance: a sparkling wine toast and an exclusive meet-and-greet photo opportunity with our celebrated gourmet guest.

Food & Beverage Pairing:

You can learn from the pros at these 45-minute sessions, held each Friday to Sunday. You can enjoy a collaboration between the featured chef and beverage presenter, pick up a few tips and best of all – taste the demonstrated dish and beverage pairing.

Looking for something for the whole family? Don’t miss the return of Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt. New offerings include an interactive playground, a character dance party on Friday and Saturday evenings and a new Junior Chef Kitchen, which is offered every Sunday and designed with kids in mind!

Don’t miss these amazing events and more! Contact your Upon A Star Agent today HERE!

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

June 8, 2018

Starting Thursday, June 14, 2018, favorite festival events including celebrity chef demonstrations, Eat to the Beat dining packages, Party for the Senses grand tasting experiences, beverage and cheese seminars and other fun events go on sale.

The festival’s 23rd year runs from Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018.

Celebrity chefs this year include new stars like Cooking Channel host Tiffani Thiessen and Richard Blais, along with returning favorites like Alex Guarnaschelli, Robert Irvine, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy Valastro, Art Smith and Carla Hall and many others.

Brand new events to this year’s festival include:

- Sunday Brunch with the Chef: This two-hour event includes a brunch buffet and featuring a distinguished culinary television personality. While enjoying a meal inspired by some of our VIP guest’s favorite dishes, attendees will be part of an in-depth question-and-answer session featuring kitchen tips, tricks and insights. Finally, foodies are in for a fabulous pièce de résistance: a sparkling wine toast and an exclusive meet-and-greet photo opportunity with our celebrated gourmet guest.

Food & Beverage Pairing: Your Clients can learn from the pros at these 45-minute sessions, held each Friday to Sunday. They can enjoy a collaboration between the featured chef and beverage presenter, pick up a few tips and best of all – taste the demonstrated dish and beverage pairing.

Family fun activities will abound during the festival, including the return of Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt, and new offerings like an interactive playground, a character dance party on Friday and Saturday evenings and a new Junior Chef Kitchen, program offered every Sunday and designed with kids in mind.

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s celebrity chef events, special activities and other fun.

It's not too late to get a reservation to head down and experience the festival! Contact our expert agents HERE today!!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 12! ✨Experience a Disney Festival!✨

December 12, 2017

Have you experienced a Disney Festival yet?

There’s so many to choose from now with the International Festival of the Arts coming up later this winter, the Food & Wine Festival, Festival of the Holidays and the International Flower & Garden Festival! During each festival, you will have a chance to explore Epcot complete with beautifully themed decorations, food stands & demonstrations, art exhibits, beverage stations, special ticketed events & more!

During the holidays, you’ll find your favorite characters dressed to impress while you’ll learn how each country around the World Showcase celebrates throughout the season.

Sample lagers & wines from around the world during the Fall’s International Food & Wine Festival as well as small bites.

View demonstrations explaining the art of water photography, floral topiaries, food styling & more during the International Festival of Arts. Visual, performing & culinary arts are all on display throughout Epcot during this colorful festival!

Walk through Future World & the World Showcase and admire the multitude of topiaries & floral demonstrations during the International Flower & Garden Festival. There’s lots of delicious food & beverage stands as well!

Contact your Upon a Star agent here for information on booking your next magical vacation!