Disney World has shared the star-studded lineup of musicians set to perform at the theme park over the next few months - and fans were left emotional after noticing one particular band on the roster. Disney announced earlier this week that The Beach Boys would be taking to the stage as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series during the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, more than six decades after the rock group was first formed.
The festival takes place from August to November and sees a bunch of special food and drink offerings around the park, as well as a series of dazzling musical performances. The Beach Boys will close out the event, and are set to perform on November 16 and 17 at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT.
Other stars on the roster includes a slew of new performers like KT Tunstall, Bowling for Soup, Ben Rector, The Wanted 2.0, and Jordin Sparks , as well as some returnees like *NSYNC alum Joey Fatone, Smash Mouth, Hanson, The Fray, STARSHIP, Hoobastank, and David Archuleta. The Beach Boys became an iconic and legendary rock band following their rise to fame in the 1960s.
The band was founded by brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, along with their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Unfortunately, all three brothers have since died, so the performance at Disney's Epcot will likely be put on by Mike and Al.
The news that The Beach Boys would be performing sparked a fierce reaction online, as hoards of fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their excitement.
'The Beach Boys. Can't wait. RIP Brian,' one user wrote. Another responded to the announcement: 'The Beach Boys... nice.' 'LET'S GO,' gushed another excited person. 'May need to [buy the] dining package for The Beach Boys,' read a fourth tweet.
'Jordin Sparks!!!! Bowling For Soup!!! And The Beach Boys!???? They ate with this lineup!!!' a fifth said.
The main event is located at the America Gardens Theatre stage in EPCOT, between Italy and Japan, per Disney Parks Blog.
During a free performance, seating is first-come, first-served, and it fills up quickly. The outlet recommends planning ahead to make sure you have a comfortable spot to enjoy the music.
Those who want to ensure they have a good spot can purchase the Concert Series Dining Packages, which offers a 'delicious meal and guaranteed seats to an Eat to the Beat concert.' It ranges in price depending on what restaurant you choose from $50 to $99.
It includes 'an entrée and dessert, or one full buffet (where applicable) - as well as a nonalcoholic or alcoholic beverage' at 'most participating restaurants' as well as 'one guaranteed seat per person' at the concert. However, the packages are only available from Fridays through Mondays and vary in price based on the restaurant, per Walt Disney World.