Celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort is sprinkling some new magia just in time to celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month with six new and returning items for you and your familia to join the fiesta.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we will celebrate #TogetherWeAreMagia with fun and festive música to make you dance and sing, delicious food & beverage options sure to give you a taste of your cultura, and much more.

As the countdown begins, here’s what I’m most excited about:

It’s official! The limited time ¡Celebración Encanto! sing-along show has been extended so you can dance, sing and celebrate with the marvelous Madrigal family at CommuniCore Plaza Stage. Featuring beloved characters and songs from the film along with fun trivia to test your knowledge on all things “Encanto,” the show runs several times a day at EPCOT and is perfect for your amigos and familia – check My Disney Experience for showtimes. Bruno and Mirabel may even stop by to join in on the fun during the show!

The beautiful traditional sounds of Mariachi that you all know and love arrive at EPCOT on Sept. 15! Mariachi Cobre will be performing on select days and times for a limited time experience. And a familiar amigo might stop by to enjoy the performance so remember to keep your eyes peeled. ¡Qué emoción!

Hispanic and Latin American countries are filled with so many diverse cultures, each with its own forms of art that define and celebrate traditions. Here are some ways Walt Disney World will honor these customs.

In honor of the month and available year-round, Disney Springs’ Art Walk will continue to flourish with a new mural addition featuring beautiful motifs live-painted by Nicole Salgar, a Miami-based artist that depicts her Latin roots in all her work. With a passion for sci-fi and folk art, her murals challenge viewers’ perspectives with an emphasis on experimentation. You won’t want to miss it!

Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park can learn to draw Dante from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” and meet Hispanic Pixar animator Ana Ramirez at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station.

Art enthusiasts can visit Art of Disney at EPCOT, where paintings, limited-edition prints, figurines and more will be available, with Artist Spotlights highlighting work created by Hispanic or Latin American artists. Some of the artists this year will include Pixar talent Gaston Ugarte, Ana Lacaze and Luis Uribe.

A celebración isn’t complete without music to dance and sing to, and there will be plenty next month!

This year during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, three iconic Latin artists and a fun Latin local Orlando band will grace the America Gardens Theatre stage during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue. You won’t want to miss it!

Guests can purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package that allows them to enjoy a delicious meal at a select EPCOT restaurant and secure reserved seating at the shows. To book, visit TasteEPCOT.com.

Ready to indulge in nostalgia and enjoy flavors that remind you of home? This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will dish up delights with more than 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the park, featuring several Hispanic and Latin dishes. ¡Son muy delicisos!

The fun doesn’t stop there. Guests will discover treats across the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort Collection hotels. The official Foodie Guide to Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month will publish on the Disney Parks Blog soon but we can give you a sneak peek: fan favoritos like the Encanto Cupcake, available at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and the Pollo Guisado available at select locations like the End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort are returning this year. The Foodie Guide is a “must” read for planning must-tastes!

Join the magia in style with merchandise that pays homage to Disney’s Hispanic and Latin American-inspired characters that will be available at Walt Disney World Resort.

A new collection of items inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Coco” will be available soon.

What a way to celebrate … and this is just the beginning! For updates on the festivities and information on planning a Walt Disney World visit, guests can visit DisneyWorld.com and the Disney Parks Blog, call 407-939-7639 or contact their travel advisor.

Remember that to experience any in-park offerings you must have valid theme park admission and may need a theme park reservation for the park you are visiting on the same date.

No matter when or how you celebrate, be sure to use #TogetherWeAreMagia on all social media platforms to share your #DisneyFamilia story.