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# STM Disney World Updates Oct. 29: Eat to the Beat swap, New Year's Eve fireworks set
- URL: https://www.stackthemagic.com/stm-disney-world-updates-2026-10-29/
- Published: 2026-10-29T10:55:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-29T10:55:45.000Z
- Description: John Stamos and the California Sound replace The Beach Boys at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat on Nov. 11 and 12, and New Year's Eve fireworks times are set.
- Author: Stack the Magic
- Tags: News, Festivals, #verified

## Festivals at EPCOT

- John Stamos and the California Sound replace The Beach Boys at Eat to the Beat on Nov. 11 and 12 at America Gardens Theatre, [WDWNT reports](https://wdwnt.com/2026/10/john-stamos-and-the-california-sound-replace-the-beach-boys-in-epcot-eat-to-the-beat-lineup/?ref=stackthemagic.com) and [Mickey Visit](https://mickeyvisit.com/epcot-free-concert-musician-change-october-28-2026/?ref=stackthemagic.com) confirms; the festival runs through Nov. 21.
- Looking past Food & Wine? Our [EPCOT festivals 2027 guide](https://www.stackthemagic.com/epcot-festivals-2027-dates-which-to-plan-around/) has the confirmed dates and which festival to plan around.

## At the parks

- New Year's Eve fireworks: Magic Kingdom's Fantasy in the Sky runs Dec. 30 and 31 at 6:30 PM and 11:50 PM, EPCOT's Cheers to the New Year is Dec. 31 at 11:54 PM, and Hollywood Studios has countdown fireworks Dec. 31 at 11:57 PM, per [TouringPlans](https://touringplans.com/blog/disney-worlds-new-years-eve-fireworks-schedule/?ref=stackthemagic.com) and [WDWNT](https://wdwnt.com/2026/10/scheduled-dates-times-for-2027-new-years-eve-fireworks-at-disney-world/?ref=stackthemagic.com); Animal Kingdom has none.
- Extended Evening Hours return to Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027, 9 to 11 PM, for guests of Deluxe resorts and select hotels, [WDWNT reports](https://wdwnt.com/2026/10/disney-extended-evening-hours-return-to-magic-kingdom-in-january-2027/?ref=stackthemagic.com) and [Disney Tourist Blog](https://www.disneytouristblog.com/extended-evening-hours-resort-perk-returns-to-magic-kingdom-in-2027/?ref=stackthemagic.com) agrees.
- Weighing a Deluxe for that perk? Our [2027 resort tiers guide](https://www.stackthemagic.com/where-to-stay-at-disney-world-2027-resort-tiers-guide/) covers every tier, and the [Hotel Comparison tool](https://www.stackthemagic.com/hotel-comparison/) matches you to resorts.
- Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom now takes reservations for the first time, for dates from Nov. 8, [WDWNT reports](https://wdwnt.com/2026/10/reservations-now-open-for-nomad-lounge-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/?ref=stackthemagic.com); check [Disney's page](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/nomad-lounge/?ref=stackthemagic.com) to book.
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom closes at 6 PM on Saturday, Nov. 28, [Kenny the Pirate reports](https://www.kennythepirate.com/2026/10/28/two-magic-kingdom-attractions-close-early-next-month/?ref=stackthemagic.com); no reason was given.

## Reminders

- Our [early November guide](https://www.stackthemagic.com/disney-world-early-november-2026/) covers weather, festival dates and the crowds to plan around, and the [Park Ticket Calculator](https://www.stackthemagic.com/park-ticket-calculator/) finds the cheapest ticket for your group.

## Dates to know

- Nov. 5 (Thu): Little Mermaid ride stops at 7 PM
- Nov. 8 (Sun): first dates bookable at Nomad Lounge
- Nov. 11 and 12 (Wed, Thu): John Stamos and the California Sound at Eat to the Beat
- Nov. 21 (Sat): last day of EPCOT Food & Wine
- Nov. 28 (Sat): Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor closes at 6 PM
- Dec. 30 and 31: Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks
- Jan. 6, 2027 (Wed): Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom