Ways to Experience Celebrate Soulfully This Black History Month at Disney Parks

Black History Month is just around the corner, and that’s the perfect time to sprinkle a little soul into your Disney Parks adventure.

Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself into all the new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or create some family memories at Disneyland Resort in California, there are soulful experiences that await around every corner, cultural touches of music, art, food, and fun that create unique opportunities for you and your family to “Celebrate Soulfully’’ in a Disney kind of way.

Here’s how you can experience Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort:

Lighting up the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage for the first time, the beloved “Celebrate Gospel” concerts return to Disneyland Resort for two weekends in 2026: February 20-21 and February 27-28. Grammy Award-winning gospel music performers will headline the two weekends, featuring Bishop Hezekiah Walker on February 21 and Yolanda Adams on February 28.

The soul-stirring annual event, which does not require park admission, also features community choirs from across Southern California for two exciting weekends of uplifting entertainment. 

In celebration of Black History Month, a brand-new heritage trail of dynamic displays will debut across the resort, celebrating influential Black leaders, artists, and thinkers from the past and present.

From Frontierland to Hollywood Land and various spots in between, each display will recognize how these inspiring individuals shaped culture and industries for generations. Keep your eyes peeled to spot these tributes, including Leah Chase at Tiana’s Palace, Martha Blanding on Main Street, U.S.A., Floyd Norman on Buena Vista Street, and more! See a complete list on Disneyland.com.

From savory classics to tasty favorites, continue the celebration with delectable dishes crafted to honor the rich stories of Black heritage. Here are a couple of this year’s limited-time food options:

Tiana’s Palace (Mobile order available)

(Available Jan. 30 through March 2)

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining

(Available Jan. 30 through March 2)

Don’t miss the chance to experience this exciting slate of Celebrate Soulfully offerings in honor of Black History Month. Plus, explore an array of experiences that celebrate Black heritage and culture all year long at Disneyland Resort.

Meet Princess Tiana in New Orleans Square and take a ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Bayou Country at Disneyland park.

Soak in the soulful singer Dime and her jazz quartet as Five & Dime perform hits on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure park or train with Black Panther’s personal guard during “Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje” in Avengers Campus.

At select times in the afternoons and evenings, you may see Joe Gardner from Pixar Animation Studios’ Soul playing smooth jazz tunes in the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel.

See more details and start planning your visit on Disneyland.com!

There are even more ways to save and enjoy Celebrate Soulfully with special Disneyland Resort ticket and hotel savings available in early 2026, including the California Resident Ticket Offer and multiple hotel offers.

On February 9 at Walt Disney World, a special parade moment will make its way through Magic Kingdom and officially usher in Black History Month festivities at Disney World, led by Toya Johnson-Rushing as honorary Grand Marshal.

Be sure to watch along the parade route — and down Main Street, U.S.A. — around 3 p.m. ET* for a joyful, high-energy celebration featuring beloved Disney characters, lively music, dazzling displays, and plenty of Disney magic.

And while visiting Magic Kingdom Park, be sure to stop by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, where Princess Tiana teams up with Naveen, Mama Odie, and jazz-loving Louis for a lively musical journey through the bayou as they prepare for her southern soiree.

Black artistry shines again at EPCOT throughout February! For the second year, these artists are pushing the boundaries of creativity, inspiring festivalgoers with bold, beautiful and eye-catching work at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, a celebration of artistic expression in all forms.

These talented artists will make appearances on various days through mid-February. Be sure to visit the website as dates and times are subject to change.

DISNEY ON BROADWAY returns to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with powerhouse performances of your favorite Disney songs! With incredible Black artists from shows like The Lion King and Aladdin, the stage at America Gardens Theatre comes alive with show-stopping vocals, dazzling energy and the unforgettable magic of Disney music.

For a full look at the lineup and performance dates, visit the DISNEY ON BROADWAY concert series website.

Feel the rhythm of the islands come alive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Viva Gaia brings an infectious Caribbean street party to Discovery Island with lively music and nonstop dance moves, while the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe fill Africa with powerful beats that will have you clapping and moving along.

And guests can always interact with a variety of popular and diverse characters, such as Princess Tiana at Magic Kingdom, Ariel from the live-action movie The Little Mermaid and Frozone from Disney-Pixar’s The Incredibles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout February and beyond.

Enjoy savory dishes that celebrate Black culture at Walt Disney World with our limited-time offerings. Check out the bites and delights below that you won’t want to miss!

NEW! Soulful New York Cheesecake Pop

Cheesecake Ganache layered with Graham Cracker Ganache enrobed in 65% Dark Chocolate

NEW! Wakandan Mousse

Coconut Mousse, Guava Gelée, Chocolate Sablé

Even if you’ve walked the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression before, there’s always something interesting to see. Explore works by talented Black artists including Ernest Shaw, Nneka Jones, Nardstar, Marci Swett, and Brandon Hill, and let their creativity surprise and inspire you all over again.

Head over to Disneyworld.com and start planning your next visit. And even better – there are ways to save on Disney Resort stays. If you’re a Florida resident, check out the special theme park discounts available just for you with the Discover Disney Ticket.

*Theme park reservations may be required based on admission type. Learn more at DisneyWorld.com/ThemeParkReservations

_{**Entertainment subject to change without notice.}