Celebrate Soulfully will return to Walt Disney World this February to coincide with Black History Month. In addition, Disneyland Resort will also be joining in the fun!

Walt Disney World

Motown favorites return along with jazz, R&B and pop music will be presented all month long. There will be spots throughout to capture commemorative photos of the celebration as well. Murals and art displays featuring characters from “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” series on Disney+ will be throughout Disney Springs as well.

Over in EPCOT at “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” exhibit will add aspects of jazz history from Kansas City and Harlem. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe bring music from Congo and “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” brings a Broadway-style show filled with music and more from Disney’s “The Lion King.” Walt Disney World Resorts will also feature different films as part of Movies Under the Stars.

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort will present “Celebrate Gospel” at Disneyland park for the first time. This event was previously held at Stage 17 in Disney California Adventure park. Gospel singer Kierra Sheard will open the event on February 19th at Fantasyland Theater, along with a cappella group Sacred Groove. On February 26th, Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music will perform along with The Singers of Soul. Southern California community choirs will also be invited to perform on the weekends.

At Downtown Disney, nightly outdoor concerts featuring R&B, Gospel, reggae, funk and jazz will play throughout February. Art displays from Black artists will also be on display.

Specialty Food Items

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort

• Come together with loved ones over a meal that nourishes your soul with brunch and happy hour menus at dining destinations across Disney Springs, including Wine Bar George, House of Blues, City Works Eatery & Pour House, STK and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. 
• Discover the flavors from the Caribbean, Africa and the Southern United States as chefs and culinary cast members draw on their heritage to infuse cultural flavors into mouthwatering new menu items at Polite Pig, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and D-Luxe Burger.
• Craving something sweet? Head to The Ganachery to indulge in Soulfully Sweet Pralines inspired by Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul.”
• Support Black-owned businesses at Vivoli il Gelato by ordering Coffee Pot Gelato, a limited-edition flavor made with coffee stout sourced from Green Bench Brewing Company, a Florida-based Black-owned brewery.

EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort

• Available at Refreshment Outpost, the Nairobi Coffee Porter is infused with Kenyan coffee and features subtle berry and stone fruit notes.
• Also found at Refreshment Outpost, the Plant-based Bratwurst is inspired by the flavors of Eastern Africa and is served with spicy turmeric aioli, Kachumbari slaw and coffee barbecue jackfruit.
• Featuring layers of Fanta Strawberry, Minute Maid Lemonade, Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy and vanilla ice cream, the Half Note Float at Fife & Drum is named in honor of the jazz club frequented by Joe Gardner in Disney and Pixar’s “Soul.” 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort

• The Peach Cobbler Rum Cake at Tiffins Restaurant is inspired by a beloved recipe from chef James Hemings, celebrating his lasting creative and culinary legacy.
• At Nomad Lounge & Cocktail Bar, guests are invited to satisfy their sweet cravings with Mandazi, a delicious fried dough dessert with Swahili origins. 
• Available at Creature Comforts Coffee Shop, Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus, the Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake is a colorful and delicious homage to the Disney-Pixar film, “Soul.”
• Sip on a refreshing Mint Julep, flavored with pineapple and orange to honor the inspirational story of the drinks’ creator, John Dabney. This flavorful craft cocktail will be available at locations around Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including Nomad Lounge, Dawa Bar, Restaurantosaurus Lounge and Thirsty River Bar.

Disneyland Resort

• Celebrate Soulfully New Orleans style at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney District, where chefs honor the flavor of Louisiana with creole cuisine including their NOLA BBQ Shrimp & Grits.
• Sip from a special menu, enhanced with wines, beer and spirits from Black-owned businesses, at Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Live jazz is offered nightly in the hotel lobby throughout February.

These are just some of the things you can experience in February at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts!

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