Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Walt Disney World

This Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month, Walt Disney World Resort is embracing cultura, música, sabor and magia with a full calendar of special experiences. From September 15 through October 15, familias visiting the resort can enjoy lively performances, exclusive food and drink offerings, vibrant art, and beloved characters that reflect the richness of Hispanic and Latin heritage. While Disney celebrates Latin-inspired traditions year-round, this month brings it all to life in every park and beyond.

 

A Musical Kickoff with Bacilos

The month began in grand style at Magic Kingdom Park, where Grammy Award-winning duo Bacilos served as grand marshals for the Festival of Fantasy parade. Jorge Villamizar and André López waved to guests, hugged Disney characters, and set the tone for a month-long fiesta. Later that evening, Bacilos took the stage at EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue, giving fans a chance to sing and dance along to their Latin pop hits.

 

 

Magic Kingdom Park

At Magic Kingdom, guests can greet characters like Bruno from Encanto and Miguel from Coco during the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, running twice a day. The celebration continues after dark with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a dazzling nighttime parade featuring floats inspired by Encanto and Coco. Visitors can also meet Mirabel Madrigal at Fairytale Garden, enjoy Magic Shots with Mirabel and Bruno, and savor Latin-inspired dishes such as the Dr. Falls Signature Grilled Steak at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.

 

EPCOT

EPCOT is the heart of the fiesta, with multiple shows and flavors to enjoy. At CommuniCore Plaza Stage, families can join ¡Celebración Encanto!, a sing-along and dance experience with songs from the film and appearances from the Madrigal family. At the Mexico Pavilion, Mariachi Cobre fills the air with traditional folk music from Jalisco.

Joining Bacilos, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presents more Latin talent than ever before, including La Calle Band from September 16-18, Sheila E from September 19-20, Jesse & Joy will return to the stage September 28-29 and Latin Ambition will conclude October 14-16.

Foodies can explore Latin-inspired dishes across the International Food & Wine Festival, from Peruvian ceviche at Coastal Eats to adobo yuca fries at The Fry Basket and a new tostada de carnitas at the Mexico pavilion. Special PhotoPass Magic Shots with Mirabel, Bruno, and Isabela add even more magic to EPCOT’s celebrations.

 

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Discovery Island comes alive with the Caribbean rhythms of Viva Gaia Street Band!, while guests can learn to draw Dante from Coco and watch a video from Hispanic Pixar animator Ana Ramirez at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. For Encanto fans, exclusive Magic Shots featuring Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa make every moment photo-worthy.

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hispanic and Latin-inspired flavors are featured on menus across the park, including shrimp tacos and watermelon margaritas at ABC Commissary. Shoppers can find apparel and accessories inspired by Coco at Beverly Sunset Boutique.

 

 

Disney Springs

Disney Springs hosts vibrant Latin art at the Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression, with murals by artists like Nicole Salgar, TRATOS, and Eduardo Kobra. Guests can indulge in Latin-inspired treats such as Horchata Mousse at Amorette’s Patisserie, Dulce de Leche Ganache Pops at The Ganachery, and Croquetas de Pollo at Jaleo by José Andrés. Coco merchandise is also available at World of Disney and Marketplace Co-Op.

 

Disney Resorts Collection

At the resorts, the celebration continues with dining experiences like tapas, seafood, and steaks at Toledo inside Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, or island-inspired dishes such as guava butter and mojo pork at Sebastian’s Bistro in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.

No matter where you go across Walt Disney World, the spirit of Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month shines through food, music, art, and family togetherness. Guests can share their experiences on social media using #DisneyFamilia and #TogetherWeAreMagia.

For the latest updates and planning tips, visit DisneyWorld.com or the Disney Parks Blog.