“Celebrate Soulfully” returns to Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month with several performances, limited-time offerings, and more.

Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks

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Guests will be able to take part in cultural experiences including performances, artwork, meet-and-greets, and various foods and drinks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort as part of “Celebrate Soulfully.”

Walt Disney World Resort

Magic Kingdom Celebrations

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On February 1, Tamron Hall, Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, will serve as Grand Marshal in a “magical parade” at Magic Kingdom, which will feature “popular Disney characters, lively music, and dazzling displays.”

Artwork at Disney Springs and EPCOT

A colorful mural featuring a woman's face with birds and leaves next to an artist wearing a paint-splattered outfit.
A mural of two friends, one in glasses, on the left; a man with gray hair and a denim jacket on the right, against a dark background.
Mural of a smiling person with "Create Your Spotlight" text. To the right, a person with a white top smiles, standing near a plant.

Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression will feature the works of artists including Ernest Shaw, Nneka Jones, Nardstar, and Marci Swett. A new mural will also debut by Washington D.C.-based artist, Brandon Hill.

Two people in side-by-side images: left person stands on a beach pier smiling; right person with curly hair smiles wearing blue lipstick and a colorful jacket against a vibrant backdrop.

Participating in this year’s EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts are several Black artists showcasing their work and making appearances on various days:

  • Yesenia Moises
  • Ryan Riller
  • Larissa Brown
  • Mark Page
Disney on Broadway Concert Series
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A person stands outdoors on a city street, holding a hat, wearing a quilted jacket and blue shirt, with buildings and stairs in the background.
Man in a blue-striped shirt and woman in a white-striped top stand smiling against separate orange and gray backgrounds.

Several stars are performing songs from Disney Movies at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT:

  • Jelani Remy (The Lion King)
  • Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King)
  • Michael James Scott (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)

Cultural Flavors

Grilled chicken breast with vegetable relish on a bed of leafy greens and beans in a white bowl.

Two limited-time food offerings will also be available during February. The first is a Blackened Salmon with Plant-based Hot Italian Sausage-Bean Ragoût, which will be available from February 1-28 at various locations across Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

A dessert cup with layered cake and cream, topped with whipped cream and a green-dressed figure decoration, placed on a wooden slice.

The second item is a Peach Cobbler, with cinnamon panna cotta, peach cobbler, brown sugar streusel, and whipped cream with a chocolate piece. This treat will also be available from February 1-28 at various locations across Disney resort hotels and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disneyland Resort

“Celebrate Gospel”

Person with long, braided hair and wearing large blue tassel earrings stands against a colorful background.
Stage setup with instruments and a colorful background sign reading "Celebrate Gospel." Black drapes and plants decorate the stage.
Person in a green leather jacket over a white shirt against a blue background.

“Celebrate Gospel” concerts will return for two days to the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. February 8 will showcase DOE while Melvin Crispell, III performs on February 15. On both days, guests can also enjoy award-winning musical artists and community choirs from across Southern California.

Soulful Cuisine

Plate with a fried fish sandwich, sliced pickles, a lemon wedge, sauce, and a small bowl of rice and beans garnished with a piece of fried plantain.

Two limited-time dishes are also available to honor Black Heritage Month. One is a Catfish Po’Boy, featuring Southern-style dusted catfish filet with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on toasted New Orleans French bread with remoulade sauce served with black-eyed pea stew, hot water cornbread, and house-made pickles. It will be available from January 31 through March 2 at Tiana’s Palace.

A bowl of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and collard greens with a cornbread muffin on the side, on a dark wooden table.

The second dish is a Fried Chicken Bowl from Troubadour Tavern, which includes fried chicken, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, and sweet potato cornbread. This dish will be available Friday through Sunday only from January 31 through February 23.

More limited-time offerings for Black History Month will be announced for Disneyland at a later date.

What do you think of these offerings celebrating Black History Month at the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments!

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