Black History Month at Disney World Resort [2023]
This February, find different ways to celebrate Black History Month at Disney World. For 2023, there are new and traditional ways that you can celebrate.
Disney has a wide variety of festivities that are designed to celebrate, educate, and honor Black heritage and culture. These festivities can be found all throughout the Disney World Resort for the whole month of February.
Black History Month at Disney World: EPCOT Festivities
At EPCOT, the Festival of the Arts is already taking place, with an emphasis on Black artists at the festival.
CreativeSoul Photography
For a limited time, guests will be able to meet the founders of CreativeSoul Photography; Kahran and Regis Bethencourt. From February 3rd through 5th, they will be at the American Adventure pavilion to showcase their work.
CreativeSoul Photography created reimagined Disney Princess looks. Through dolls, costumes, and photos, you can see it all at their gallery.
Disney On Broadway
During select nights February 4th through 19th, Black Broadway performers will be showcased during the Disney On Broadway concert series.
These performers will include:
– L.Steven Taylor (from The Lion King)
– Michael James Scott (from Aladdin)
– Kissy Simmons (from The Lion King)
These are definitely going to be performances that you aren’t going to want to miss during your trip.
Black History Month at Disney World: Animal Kingdom Festivities
It is no secret that Animal Kingdom already highlights Black culture through music and art throughout the year. During Black History Month at Disney World, guests can expect a continuation of this.
There will be music from the Congo with Tam Tam Drummers, as well as Viva Gaia which is the Caribbean Street Party music.
The Conservation Station will pay tribute to Disney’s first Black animator, Floyd Norman, and how he brought some of our favorite characters to life.
Additionally, guests will be able to take home authentic imported African art, clothing, crafts, instruments, and more created by African artisans. These will be available at Mombasa Marketplace.
Black History Month at Disney World: Disney Springs Festivities
If you aren’t going to the parks this February, but still want to experience the Black History Month festivities happening at Disney World; then head on down to Disney Springs.
On all three Disney Spring stages, guests can expect to hear live music from Black musicians on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday nights.
A performance list for Disney Spring stage performances hasn’t been released, but if one becomes available, I will update it accordingly.
Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression
Already a guest favorite experience, A Canvas of Expression, will highlight two additional new Black artists. Guests will be able to see these artists paint live in the park during Black History Month.
Guests can expect to see the work of; Earnest Shaw, Nneka Jones, Everett Spruill, and David Anthony Geary.
Throughout the Disney parks, guests can stop by any of the Magic Shots which will have special photography features. Pose with Princess Tiana in her element at Tiana’s Place, selfies with Penny and friends from The Proud Family, and many more.
Black History Month at Disney World: Celebrate Soulfully
Highlighting Black cuisine, Disney World is offering ‘Celebrate Soulfully’. This offers a variety of different cuisines highlighting Black culture.
These delicious offerings are available all throughout Walt Disney World.
For a full list of ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ offerings, check out; Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World.
The Wrap-Up: Black History Month at Disney World
Disney is working hard to ensure that they are continuing its ongoing commitment to diversity and representation, not only throughout the movies and series that they create, but additionally within its parks.
This is one of the many reasons why Disney World is really showcasing Black Culture, heritage, and cuisine. There is bound to be something to enjoy when you visit the parks during Black History Month at Disney World.
Buy your tickets, make your park reservations, and enjoy the variety of Black Culture from around the world. Enjoy a variety of art, artists, performers, and food! This is definitely a month of festivities you aren’t going to want to miss.
