19 ways to celebrate Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month at Disney World
National Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month is taking place and Walt Disney World has a variety of ways to celebrate the occasion (mostly with food) with an artist spotlight series, entertainment, shopping and food (but mostly food).
The National Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 in the U.S. The reason it starts in the middle of the month is a nod to national independence anniversaries for a number of Latin American countries. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize Sept. 15 as the date of their independence. Mexico celebrates its independence onSep. 16 and Chile celebrates its independence Sept. 18.
During the next month, you can visit the theme parks, head to a couple of resorts or go to Disney Springs to celebrate. Here are some suggestions.
1. Head over to the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT and stop by the Mexico Folk Art Gallery. In addition, the pavilion’s world-famous San Angel Inn restaurant will showcase San Pascual Award-winning chef, Federico A. Lopez and his menu representing regional Mexican foods from Oct. 1 – Dec 31.
2. Visit Miguel and Dante from Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” are a part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection.”
3. Take in a performance from Mariachi Cobre who’ve added songs from “Coco” to their show at the America Gardens Theater in EPCOT.
4. If you visit during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival that runs through Nov. 20, try the Chimichurri-up Offense at Flavors from Fire Hosted by The NFL on ESPN or the Crispy Pig Ear Salad at The Swanky Saucy Swine.
5. From Oct. 1 – 4, you can see the band Latin Ambition do a special performance at The American Gardens Theater in EPCOT.
6. At Disney’s Hollywood Studio try the brand new Colombian Hot Dog at Fairfax Fare Counter.
7. At Magic Kingdom see Princess Elena in the cavalcade in “A Royal Princess Processional.”
8. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the signature restaurant Tiffins offers food items inspired by Imagineers’ travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, including Sweet Corn Soup and Charred Octopus.
9. For something to eat on the go, stop by The Smiling Crocodile in Animal Kingdom and grab some Street Corn Tacos, which pay homage to the tacos found in the markets and thoroughfares of Mexico City.
10. If you are looking for something sweet at Animal Kingdom, stop by Nomad Lounge for their delicious churros.
11. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort’s Three Bridges – Villa de Lago features Pork Tacos with marinated mango and a Warm Manchego cheese dip.
12. Disney’s Old Key West Resort features Pork Ropa Vieja
13. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa features Shrimp Tacos.
14. At Disney Springs, enjoy lively performances by La Calle, a Latin Pop band featuring a high-energy interactive-style show that seamlessly blends music and dance.
15. And, when at Disney Springs also enjoy Nicholas Marks – known as the “Jimi Hendrix” of Flamenco music – blending American Pop music with the rich and fiery Spanish Flamenco beat and rhythm.
16. Head over to The Art of Disney and check out the artist spotlight series featuring a focus on Hispanic and Latinx producers, directors, and animators working on Walt Disney Animation Studios upcoming film “Encanto.”
17. A visiting food truck – Urban Cilantro Eatery – celebrates Latin Street Food offering infused Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Mexican and American cuisine including burritos, rice bowls, urban tacos, salads, and quesadillas.
18. If shopping is your thing you’ll find crystal and porcelain giftware from Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, soccer gear from Pelé Soccer, hand-rolled Cuban cigars from Sosa Cigars, and jewelry handcrafted by Spanish artists at UNOde50.
19. Or if food is your thing (we warned you there was a lot of food on this list), there are a number of dishes and restaurants to enjoy at Disney Springs, including:
- Alex Cabrera’s Tres Leches at Amorette’s Patisserie,
- Jose Rodriguez’s Tripleta Burger at D-Luxe Burger and
- Oscar Prieto’s Tostones at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.
- Jaleo by José Andrés
- Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless,
