Celebrate Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has shared with us a look into the festivities and celebrations at Walt Disney World for Black history month which is almost here. Look below at Disney’s information and the exciting things that we can see coming up in March!
Toya Johnson-Rushing Helps Launch Black History Month Festivities at Magic Kingdom
There was a little extra magic in the air at Magic Kingdom on Monday and you could feel it the second the music started.
TV personality Toya Johnson-Rushing hit Main Street, U.S.A. as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month festivities. Toya “celebrated soulfully” in the most Disney way possible: as the grand marshal of a special parade. Joined by Mickey Mouse and her daughter Reign Rushing, she waved to guests from the grand marshal car during the cavalcade.
And if you ask me, there’s no better way to start any Disney day (especially at Magic Kingdom) than with a little family-friendly thrill. For Toya and Reign, it was Heigh-ho, heigh-ho… off to Fantasyland they go. Toya, Reign and family hopped aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before making their way down the bayou for a magical moment with Princess Tiana. The real question: do you think Toya left with Tiana’s famous beignet recipe? We can only hope.
Just like Toya, guests can continue to “Celebrate Soulfully” all month long (and beyond!) across Walt Disney World Resort with experiences that spotlight culture through music, art, food and entertainment — creating moments that feel just as meaningful as they are memorable.
And while visiting Magic Kingdom Park, be sure to stop by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, where Princess Tiana teams up with Naveen, Mama Odie, and jazz-loving Louis for a lively musical journey through the bayou as they prepare for her southern soiree.
Art Abounds at EPCOT
Black artistry shines again at EPCOT throughout February! For the second year, these artists are pushing the boundaries of creativity, inspiring festivalgoers with bold, beautiful and eye-catching work at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, a celebration of artistic expression in all forms.
- Yesenia Moises
- Ryan Riller
- Larissa Brown
- Mark Page
These talented artists will make appearances on various days through mid-February. Be sure to visit the website as dates and times are subject to change.
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series
DISNEY ON BROADWAY returns to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with powerhouse performances of your favorite Disney songs! With incredible Black artists from shows like The Lion King and Aladdin, the stage at America Gardens Theatre comes alive with show-stopping vocals, dazzling energy and the unforgettable magic of Disney music.
- Jelani Remy (The Lion King)
- Anastacia McCleskey (Tarzan) – NEW!
- Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin)
For a full look at the lineup and performance dates, visit the DISNEY ON BROADWAY concert series website.
Dance to the Beat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
Feel the rhythm of the islands come alive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Viva Gaia brings an infectious Caribbean street party to Discovery Island with lively music and nonstop dance moves, while the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe fill Africa with powerful beats that will have you clapping and moving along.
And guests can always interact with a variety of popular and diverse characters, such as Princess Tiana at Magic Kingdom, Ariel from the live-action movie The Little Mermaid and Frozone from Disney-Pixar’s The Incredibles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout February and beyond.
Savor the Flavor!
Enjoy savory dishes that celebrate Black culture at Walt Disney World with our limited-time offerings. Check out the bites and delights below that you won’t want to miss!
NEW! Soulful New York Cheesecake Pop
Cheesecake Ganache layered with Graham Cracker Ganache enrobed in 65% Dark Chocolate
- Available from February 1-28 at The Ganachery at Disney Springs
NEW! Wakandan Mousse
Coconut Mousse, Guava Gelée, Chocolate Sablé
- Available from February 1-28 Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs
Vibrant Artwork at Disney Springs
Even if you’ve walked the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression before, there’s always something interesting to see. Explore works by talented Black artists including Ernest Shaw, Nneka Jones, Nardstar, Marci Swett, and Brandon Hill, and let their creativity surprise and inspire you all over again.