There is always something exciting happening at Walt Disney World, and soon some new magic will be sprinkled just in time to celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month with six new and returning items for you and your familia to join the fiesta.
From September 15 to October 15, Walt Disney World will celebrate #TogetherWeAreMagia with fun and festive música to make you dance and sing, delicious food & beverage options sure to give you a taste of Hispanic and Latin American culture, and much more.
Fans of Disney’s Encanto will want to check out the limited time ¡Celebración Encanto! This festive sing-along show has been extended so you can dance, sing and celebrate with the marvelous Madrigal family at CommuniCore Plaza Stage. Featuring beloved characters and songs from the film along with fun trivia to test your knowledge on all things Encanto, the show runs several times a day at EPCOT and is perfect for your amigos and familia. Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes. Bruno and Mirabel may even stop by to join in on the fun during the show!
The beautiful traditional sounds of Mariachi that you all know and love arrive at EPCOT on September 15! Mariachi Cobre, which has been an EPCOT fan-favorite since opening day in 1982, will be performing on select days and times for a limited time experience. And a familiar amigo might stop by to enjoy the performance so remember to keep your eyes peeled.
Hispanic and Latin American countries are filled with so many diverse cultures, each with its own forms of art that define and celebrate traditions. Here are some ways Walt Disney World will honor these customs.
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. You won’t want to miss it!
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can learn to draw Dante from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” and meet Hispanic Pixar animator Ana Ramirez at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station.
Art enthusiasts can visit Art of Disney at EPCOT, where paintings, limited-edition prints, figurines and more will be available, with Artist Spotlights highlighting work created by Hispanic or Latin American artists. Some of the artists this year will include Pixar talent Gaston Ugarte, Ana Lacaze and Luis Uribe.
A cultural celebration isn’t complete without music to dance and sing to, and there will be plenty!
This year during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, three 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. You won’t want to miss it!
- Luis Figueroa – September 27
- Mau Y Ricky – September 28-29
- Jesse & Joy – September 30
- Latin Ambition – October 1-3
Guests can purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package that allows them to enjoy a delicious meal at a select EPCOT restaurant and secure reserved seating at the shows. To book, visit TasteEPCOT.com.
If you’re ready to indulge in nostalgia and enjoy flavors that could remind you of home, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is for you. This popular festival will dish up delights with more than 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the park, featuring several Hispanic and Latin dishes.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Guests will discover treats across the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort Collection hotels. The official Foodie Guide to Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month will be available soon, but here’s a sneak peek: fan favorites like the Encanto Cupcake, available at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s 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. The Foodie Guide is a “must” read for planning must-tastes!
Join the magia of the celebration in style with merchandise that pays homage to Disney’s Hispanic and Latin American-inspired characters that will be available at Walt Disney World Resort.
A new collection of items inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Coco will be available soon.
Remember that to experience any in-park offerings you must have valid theme park admission and may need a theme park reservation for the park you are visiting on the same date.
What do you think of this celebration? Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World during this time? Let us know in the comments.
