How to celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Disney World
Walt Disney World is adding a touch of magic to celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month. From September 15 to October 15, guests can join the fiesta with six new and returning experiences. Enjoy festive music, delicious food, and more.
Here’s what’s coming during Hispanic & Latin American Heritage month at Disney World:
1. As we previously reported the ¡Celebración Encanto! sing-along show in EPCOT has been extended to audiences can dance, sing and celebrate with Bruno and Mirabel at CommuniCore Plaza Stage.
2. Mariachi Cobre will be performing on select days and times for a limited-time experience. A familiar amigo (most likely Miguel from “Coco“) might even stop by to enjoy the performance so guests should remember to keep their eyes peeled.
3. Arts Celebration: In honor of the month and available year-round, Disney Springs’ Art Walk will continue to flourish with a new mural addition featuring beautiful motifs live-painted by Nicole Salgar, a Miami-based artist that depicts her Latin roots in all her work. With a passion for sci-fi and folk art, her murals challenge viewers’ perspectives with an emphasis on experimentation.
At Animal Kingdom learn to draw Dante from “Coco” and meet Hispanic Pixar animator Ana Ramirez at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station.
Art of Disney at EPCOT is where art enthusiasts will find paintings, limited-edition prints, figurines and more, with Artist Spotlights highlighting work created by Hispanic or Latin American artists. Artists this year will include Pixar talent Gaston Ugarte, Ana Lacaze and Luis Uribe.
4. Enjoy the music: This year during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, iconic Latin artists and a fun Latin local Orlando band will grace the America Gardens Theatre stage during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue.
- Luis Figueroa – Sept. 27
- Mau Y Ricky – Sept. 28-29
- Jesse & Joy – Sept. 30
- Latin Ambition – Oct. 1-3
5. Enjoy the food: Ready to indulge in nostalgia and enjoy flavors reminiscent of home? This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival features Hispanic and Latin dishes at Global Marketplaces throughout the park. Son muy delicisos.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Guests will discover treats across the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort Collection hotels. Disney will later release information on the special treats coming, including the Encanto Cupcake available at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus at Animal Kingdom and the Pollo Guisado available at select locations like the End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort are returning this year.
6. Special Shopping: There will be special merchandise that pays homage to Disney’s Hispanic and Latin American-inspired characters. From apparel and souvenirs to collectibles, a wide variety of items will be available, including a new collection of items inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Coco.”
