Epcot Garden Rocks Lineup for Flower & Garden Festival

The 2018 Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival will rock with 17 favorite artists whose hits span more than five decades.

This year, the 25th event year, the Garden Rocks series features singers and groups from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s with hit-makers in a variety of genres including rock, pop, country, R&B and dance.

Brand new acts such as country favorites Lonestar, British rock legends Foghat; and Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles – along with returning disco pioneers Village People and ‘80s supergroups like Night Ranger will be making an appearance at the festival.

We also have a couple of artists that have played other Epcot festivals like Survivor, Smash Mouth and Rick Springfield, who are playing at Garden Rocks this year.

Here is this year’s lineup (subject to change without notice):

• March 2-5: Night Ranger “Sister Christian”
• March 9-12: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
• March 16-19: Simple Plan “Welcome to My Life”
• March 23-26: Little River Band “Reminiscing”
• March 30-April 2: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
• April 6-7: Foghat (NEW!) “Slow Ride”
• April 8-9: Survivor (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Eye of the Tiger”
• April 13-14: Smash Mouth (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “All Star”
• April 15-16: Rick Springfield (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Jessie’s Girl”
• April 20-21: Jo Dee Messina (NEW to Garden Rocks!) “Stand by Me”
• April 22-23: Lonestar (NEW!) “Amazed”
• April 27-30: Blood, Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice “Spinning Wheel”
• May 4-7: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry VIII I Am”
• May 11-12: Village People “Y.M.C.A.”
• May 13-14: Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles (NEW!) “Hotel California”
• May 18-21: The Guess Who “American Woman”
• May 25-28: The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”

Garden Rocks performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission.

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New Live Entertainment at Epcot for the Arts Festival!

The upcoming Epcot International Festival of the Arts is coming up and there are so many ways you can enjoy the art-inspired tastes, sights and toe-tapping sounds. In addition to all the artful offerings scheduled for the festival, make sure you plan time to enjoy some of the live entertainment! Just in time to join the fun during the festival, three authentic acts will take the stage throughout World Showcase, bringing new offerings and returning fan favorites.

Matboukha Groove – With a name that means “cooked,” this returning act spices up the promenade with a unique and entertaining fusion of World Music styles. You can catch Matboukha Groove’s Epcot encore at the Morocco stage January 1- July 1, 2018.

Groovin’ Alps – Guests can grab their lederhosen and get ready to dance along with this high-energy German percussion band. This brand-new group brings the sounds of the mountains to Epcot with Bavarian folk tunes played on items found on a dairy farm. You can find Groovin’ Alps in Germany from January 10- March 27, 2018.

Bodh’aktan – Returning to once again rock Canada’s Mill Stage with the fun of kilts, jeans, sweat and beards, Bodh’aktan mixes Quebecois, folk, and polka to make fantastic rock and dance music.  Join the party January 12-28, 2018!

There’s so much to sing and dance about during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts – be sure to come out and catch a performance!

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Evening Entertainment at Disney's Aulani

At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you will discover a family paradise. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at this award-winning Resort, and so much is included with your stay. Guests of all ages will find lots of ways to enjoy a fun filled stay, including nightly live entertainment.

Each evening, enjoy performances from a variety of Hawaiian musicians and vocalists in The ‘Ōlelo Room and “AMA ‘AMA.  Check the Daily ‘Iwa located throughout the resort for a list of the week’s events and activities during your stay!

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New Musical Act Comes to Canada Pavilion at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort

The cultural heritage of French Québec comes to life with TradNation, a new musical act at the Canada Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot®!

TradNation features a broad repertoire, including traditional songs and family compositions passed down through generations.  For a limited time, you can enjoy this interactive, musical celebration of life. TradNation performs at Mill Stage at the Canada Pavilion five days a week.

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