Foodie Guide to Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland [2023]

To celebrate Black History Month at the Disneyland Resort, Disney is offering a variety of different festivities for guests to enjoy. One of them is called “Celebrate Soulfully”, where guests can experience the flavors of cultural cuisine.

A great deal of work has been going into these dishes to ensure they provide an authentic experience to each guest.

Let’s dive into the different options that are offered at “Celebrate Soulfully”.

Note, this post only includes information for “Celebrate Soulfully” at the Disneyland Resort. If you are interested in the Celebrate Soulfully options that are available at Walt Disney World, then be sure to check out that post; Celebrate Soulfully at Disney World.

Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland: Dates

The food options will be available for guests to enjoy the whole month of February. Some locations, Downtown Disney for example, will be extending the availability of select dishes until March 5^th.

If the dish is going to be available until March 5^th, then I will make a note so you have every opportunity to try the unique dishes available.

From February 1^st to February 28^th, the following soul food dishes will be available at the listed locations through the Disneyland Resort.

Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland: Disneyland

There are four different restaurants that have dishes dedicated to Black cuisine. All of the dishes are available for the full month of February, except for the dishes at Troubadour Tavern. These are available the last half of the month from the 18^th until the 25^th, so make sure you plan accordingly if you wish to experience these dishes.

Additionally, all of these food options are available through Mobile Order through the Disneyland App.

If you are unsure how to Mobile Order or have questions about the Disneyland App; check out Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland App.

Cafe Orleans

Shrimp & Grits – Andouille-fava relish, cheesy grits, and shrimp sauce (NEW)

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Peach Cobbler Donut – Vanilla-dipped donut filled with peach compote, topped with a cinnamon sugar puff (NEW)

River Belle Terrace

Southern BBQ Platter – Brisket, fried chicken, burnt ends pork belly, mashed potatoes, baked beans, slaw, and a house-baked biscuit (NEW)

Troubadour Tavern

Fried Chicken Bowl – Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four-cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato cornbread (NEW)
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with chocolate mousse, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate chips (NEW)

Guests will also be able to find the Simba Popcorn Bucket at the Fantasyland Popcorn Cart and at Troubadour Tavern.

Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland: Disneyland Resort Hotels

As always, when there is an event going on, there are food options available at the Disneyland Resort Hotels. This will provide guests, who will not be able to visit the parks, a chance to experience some of the magic.

It is a great way to ensure that you are met with magic at every turn when you stay on resort.

This year, for Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland, there are options offered at the Hearthstone Lounge at GCH. These temporary treats are mainly alcoholic beverages, so keep that in mind if you bring little ones.

Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa

Baked Andouille Mac & Cheese – Pasta with white cheese sauce, chopped herbs, and Andouille sausage (NEW)
Apricot Manhattan – Uncle Nearest 1884 Whiskey, Giffard Abricot du Roussillon, and Amaro Nonino garnished with maraschino cherries (NEW)
Spiced Fizz – Hanson of Sonoma Habanero Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and raspberry syrup garnished with raspberries and a Lime wedge (NEW)

Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland: Downtown Disney District

If you are unable to get into the parks for the month of February, then you can always head down to the Downtown Disney District for some Celebrate Soulfully options.

Most of these options start just after the start of February and go until the beginning of March. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen will have its options available all month of February.

College Boy Cheesesteaks (Feb. 9 – Mar. 5)

Black-owned food truck College Boy Cheesesteaks will serve up Philly Cheesesteaks from local Philadelphians

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen

Peach Pie Old Fashioned – Whiskey, peach liquor, bitters, and brown sugar garnished with a peach slice

Wings ’N Waffles (Feb. 9 – Mar. 5)

Wings ‘N Waffles is a Black-Owned Food Truck.

They serve delicious sandwiches, plates, and more.
Wings ‘N Waffles Instagram

The Wrap-Up: Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland

Disney has big plans for the month of February in Celebrating Black History Month, one of which is the celebration of Black cuisine. This is why they created ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ this year at Disneyland.

‘Celebrate Soulfully’ is also available at Walt Disney World, for those that are on the East coast wanting to celebrate.

Most of the food options are available for the whole month of February, some for a limited time, and others going into March.

Be sure to check when you’re going to be at the parks, to see what delicious food options will be available to you.