Overview
- Disney confirmed the festival will run August 27 through November 21, 2026, with more than 35 food and drink booths across EPCOT’s World Showcase.
- The Eat to the Beat concert series has a date-by-date schedule that includes new acts such as Lauren Alaina, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Grace Potter alongside returning performers.
- Dining-package reservations, which guarantee reserved seating for Eat to the Beat shows, opened July 16 and are recommended for guests who want guaranteed concert seats.
- Emile’s Fromage Montage (the cheese crawl) and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt are returning features that offer structured ways to explore booths and extend a park visit.
- The festival materially changes EPCOT’s layout, sounds, smells, and crowd flow so visitors should pick booth priorities, favor weekday visits for shorter lines, and plan evenings around America Gardens Theater congestion.