From food to music and more there are many ways to celebrate Hispanic LatinX Heritage Month at Walt Disney World.
In the theme parks, Miguel and Dante from Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” are a part of the golden sculptures coming to the parks as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and you can see them at Epcot. Then head over to the Mexico Pavillion and stop by the Mexico Folk Art Gallery. The pavilion’s San Angel Inn restaurant will showcase San Pascual Award-winning chef, Federico A. Lopez and his menu representing regional Mexican foods from Oct. 1 – Dec 31.
You can also take in a performance from Mariachi Cobre who’ve added songs from “Coco” to their show at the America Gardens Theater.
There are also many items to try at the International Food and Wine Festival from the Chimichurri-up Offense at Flavors from Fire or the Crispy Pig Ear Salad at The Swanky Saucy Swine. From Oct. 1 – 4, you can see the band Latin Ambition at The American Gardens Theater.
Then at Disney’s Hollywood Studios try the brand new Colombian Hot Dog at Fairfax Fare Counter, or at the Magic Kingdom see Princess Elena in the cavalcade in “A Royal Princess Processional”.
The signature restaurant Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers food items inspired by Imagineers’ travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, including Sweet Corn Soup and Charred Octopus or stop by Nomad Lounge for their churros!
At many of the Disney Resorts you can end the night watching Movies Under the Stars. The resorts will show several movies inspired by Latin culture and Hispanic and Latinx talent like “Elena and the Secret of Avalor,” “Coco,” and more!
Hotels at Walt Disney World Resort will also be serving up Latin-inspired food, including Pork Tacos with marinated mango and a Warm Manchego cheese dip at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort’s Three Bridges restaurant and Pork Ropa Vieja at Disney’s Old Key West Resort.
Disney Springs is also a part of the celebration with entertainment, food, and plenty of shopping. Enjoy performances by La Calle, a Latin Pop band and guitarist Nicholas Marks.
Disney Springs is also proud to feature three Hispanic and Latinx culinary Cast Members who have created their own unique dishes inspired by their personal heritage: Alex Cabrera’s Tres Leches at Amorette’s Patisserie, Jose Rodriguez’s Tripleta Burger at D-Luxe Burger and Oscar Prieto’s Tostones at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.
Also, an artist spotlight series features a focus on Hispanic and Latinx producers, directors, and animators working on Walt Disney Animation Studios upcoming film “Encanto” at The Art of Disney.
All this and more for Hispanic LatinX Heritage Month at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Barry joined Thrillgeek in 2016. He has been a journalist for over 20 years. He is one of the co-hosts of the Thrillgeek Podcast, Editor and Digital Content Coordinator here at Thrillgeek. When he is not going to the theme parks, traveling with his wife, Cyn or playing with their dogs. He is playing drums, going to concerts, trying some of the amazing food or enjoying many of the amazing performing arts we have in Orlando.