John Stamos and the California Sound Take Over The Beach Boys Dates at EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat

October 28, 2026

There has been a surprise change to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and it involves one of Disney’s most famous fans.

John Stamos and the California Sound will now perform on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12, taking over the two dates originally given to The Beach Boys. Disney updated the lineup on October 28, and neither Disney nor The Beach Boys have given a reason for the change.

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Here is the fun twist. Stamos was already supposed to be part of those nights. He was announced as a special guest joining The Beach Boys, and he has performed with the band many times over the years, including at last year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. So while the headliner name has changed, there is still a familiar connection to the California sound.

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If you planned a visit around The Beach Boys, the good news is that the dates and show schedule stay the same. Only the performer has changed. Stamos and the California Sound will take the America Gardens Theatre stage three times each night, at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. Concerts are included with your EPCOT park admission, and seating is first come, first served. Guests with a Concert Series Dining Package get guaranteed seating in a reserved section.

The rest of the November lineup stays the same, with Boyz II Men, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, M-80’s, Grace Potter, and The Hooligans closing out the series on November 16. The festival itself continues through November 21.

So if you are heading to EPCOT in mid November, get ready for a little Full House fun mixed with California sunshine. Have mercy, indeed.

As always, Stay tuned to The Main Street Mouse for more! 

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Michele Atwood Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Main Street Mouse
Michele Atwood is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Main Street Mouse, one of Florida's leading Disney and theme park news sources since 2010. A credentialed Disney Partner and media professional, Michele serves as a theme park contributor and insider for Fox 35 Orlando and WDBO radio covering Disney and Central Florida attractions. Michele has also contributed to the Orlando Sentinel, WESH 2, and Spectrum News 13. Michele is the published author of four books — "Moving to Main Street U.S.A.," "How Many Sleeps Till Disney?," "How Many Sleeps Till Disneyland?" and "Daydream Believing: Confessions of a Grown Up Princess" and is co-owner of and Lost Princess Apparel. With over a decade of hands-on coverage of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Central Florida theme parks, Michele brings firsthand expertise and media access to every story she covers.


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