Epcot Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

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Disney Parks summer classic hits concert series, Sounds Like Summer, kicks off June 9th with Stayin' Alive ~ A Tribute to the Bee Gees. 

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, 2013

We always enjoy the Sounds Like Summer tribute band series. My kids grew up listening to classic rock and love it. They know the bands and the lyrics to most of the songs. So, I try make sure we see whomever is playing the weekends we're in Walt Disney World sometimes juggling ADRs around the schedules. 

It's a nice break from the park crowds or rain (if you sit in the first few sections) and fun for the whole family. There really isn't a bad seat in the theater as the performers have a long runway/stage they perform on that you can see from almost every seat. I say almost because there are a few trees planted in the viewing area that can sometimes obstruct a clear view.

Finding a seat for this series is a bit easier than for the Flower Power Concert Series who have fans lining up an hour ahead of time to see their favorite performers. Fun too is to grab a table at The Liberty Tavern and dine while listening to some great music.

The shows are at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. (except July 4th, see below) in the open-air America Gardens Theater in the World Showcase. Sounds Like Summer concerts are included with Epcot admission.

The schedule (entertainment subject to change without notice):
June 9 to 15: Stayin’ Alive ~ A Tribute to the Bee Gees
June 16 to 22: Hotel California ~ A Salute to the Eagles
June 23 to 29: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot ~ The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Show
June 30 to July 6: Slippery When Wet ~ The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
July 7 to 13: SouthBound and Company ~ A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
July 14 to 20: The Police Experience ~ A Tribute to The Police
July 21 to 27: 2U ~ A Tribute to U2

Show times are 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. – except on July 4 when show times are 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.

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Do you have plans to see The Sounds of Summer Concert Series? What's your favorite tribute band?

Sounds Like Summer at WDW

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It's summertime! Time for the "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series" at the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot's World Showcase  and it's also the theme of the Babe's in Disneyland blog hop today, co-hosted today by my friend Melissa at Disney on Wheels. Be sure to check them out for some cool summer posts!

Each evening from June 12th through July 30th park Guests will be rocking out to live performances of the best tribute bands "playing" tribute to timeless hit groups. there are 7 in all will put on great shows.

The summer concerts are always part of my touring plans. I try to schedule my Epcot plans with WS ADRs around the concert schedule, leaving plenty of time to queue up and find a seat for the last show. Even if we don't have an ADR at Epcot on those nights and just want to grab a counter service meal, The Liberty Inn Restaurant serves up American fare like cheeseburgers and BBQ. There are plenty of tables outside to sit and enjoy a meal or snacks while listening to the concert. There's enough room to dance too:)

If snacks are on your mind (nodding:) there a two kiosks close by, one just outside the pavilion offers delicious funnel cakes and the other more chilly snacks like these Red White and Blue icy cold drinks.

Whether we're listening from inside the theater or WS in front of the American Pavilion or even standing in the back of the theater. It's a must do summer activity.

This year's “Sounds Like Summer" Concert Series kicks off with the authentic sounds (live clip below) of tribute band, Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles.

Their performances will include these classic sounds from the Eagles song vault:

• Heartache Tonight 
• Hotel California 
• Lyin' Eyes 
• One of These Nights 
• Take It Easy 

Here's the complete schedule for the "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series", 2011

·                                June 12 – June 18: Hotel California — A Salute to the Eagles

·                                 June 19 – June 25: Stayin' Alive — A Tribute to the Bee Gees

·                                 June 26 – July 2: Slippery When Wet — The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

·                                 July 3 – July 9: Little Queen — The Music of Heart

·                                 July 10 – July 16: Frontiers — A Tribute to Journey

·                                 July 17 – July 23: Karin Lawson — A Tribute to Janet Jackson

·                                 July 24 – July 30: 2U — A Tribute to U2

Please note: Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

Showtime

Showtimes are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. 

*except on July 4. On July 4, showtimes are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Do you enjoy the summer concerts at Epcot? Do you have a favorite group?