Eat to the Beat: John Stamos Replaces The Beach Boys
Published October 28, 2026
John Stamos and the California Sound have replaced The Beach Boys on the Eat to the Beat concert lineup at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, according to Disney’s updated Eat to the Beat schedule. Stamos takes the America Gardens Theatre stage on November 11 and 12 — the same two nights the original lineup gave to The Beach Boys.
As of Wednesday, October 28, every other act on the Eat to the Beat schedule stays as previously listed, per the updated schedule reported this week. Disney marks two acts on the remaining November slate with a NEW tag.
The swap keeps a loose through-line: Stamos, best known as Uncle Jesse on Full House, has performed on stage with The Beach Boys many times over the years.
The Hooligans close the series with a four-night run, November 13 through 16. The festival itself continues past the final concert, running through November 21.
What we know
- John Stamos and the California Sound — now booked for November 11 and 12 at America Gardens Theatre, replacing The Beach Boys
- The Beach Boys — no longer on the 2026 Eat to the Beat schedule
- The Hooligans — closing act, November 13 through 16
- Showtimes — three concerts nightly at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM
- Cost — included with valid EPCOT admission; seating is first-come, first-served
- Festival run — continues through November 21, five days after the final concert
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not publicly explained why The Beach Boys are off the bill, and no reason for the change was included in the coverage available. The two acts marked as new additions were not identified in that coverage either.
What it means for your trip
If you built a November 11 or 12 EPCOT night around The Beach Boys, decide now whether the replacement still earns the evening — the concerts are free with admission, so the only real cost is the World Showcase time you spend holding a seat.
Disney also offers a way to book a guaranteed seat (the Eat to the Beat dining package); check participating restaurants and terms in My Disney Experience.
Those dates — a Wednesday and Thursday in the festival’s final stretch (November 11 is also Veterans Day) — can still bring busy evenings around World Showcase; check SupaPark’s crowd calendar for those nights before you commit. Park on the American Adventure side of the lagoon for the evening instead of crisscrossing — the theatre sits in front of The American Adventure, about halfway around World Showcase Lagoon, so a late dash from Test Track can take longer than you expect.
If you want a table-service reservation on a concert night and nothing is showing, SupaPark’s dining Drop Watch can ping you when a cancellation frees one up, then you book it in My Disney Experience.
Skipping the sit-down meal? Eat the festival booths before the 5:30 PM show, then check SupaPark’s live waits during the 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM sets — evening standby lines sometimes dip while crowds gather for shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who replaced The Beach Boys at Eat to the Beat 2026?
John Stamos and the California Sound now hold the November 11 and 12 dates at America Gardens Theatre that were originally given to The Beach Boys.
Do you have to pay extra for Eat to the Beat concerts?
No. Every Eat to the Beat concert is included with valid EPCOT admission, with first-come, first-served seating unless you book the Concert Series Dining Package.
When is the last Eat to the Beat concert in 2026?
The Hooligans close the series on November 16, though the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival continues through November 21.
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