Disneyland Resort is ready once again to invite guests to honor Black History Month and Celebrate Soulfully. For 2024, the Happiest Place on Earth is bringing unique entertainment and dining options to commemorate the event.
At Disneyland Park
Dining
- Cafe Orleans (Available from February 1 through April 1, 2024)
- Deviled Eggs & Pickled Vegetables (Bread & Butter Pickles, Teardrop Peppers and Brussels Sprout Leaves)
- Prix Fixe Dinner (Gumbo or Caesar Salad and Cornmeal-Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Steamed Rice, Succotash with House-Made Cocktail Sauce and Hot Sauce and Turtle Cheesecake)
- River Belle Terrace (Available from February 1 through April 1, 2024)
- Brunch Platter (Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy and House Slaw)
- Dinner Platter (BBQ Brisket, Fried Chicken, Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Biscuits & Gravy)
- Troubadour Tavern (Available from February 16 through 18 and February 23 through 25, 2024)
- Fried Chicken Bowl (Spicy Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken Served with Four Cheese Mac and Cheese, Smoked Turkey Collard Greens and Sweet Potato Corn Bread)
- Sweet Potato Pie Casserole (Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie)
More to Explore
- Celebrate Gospel returns once again. Rejoice at the Fantasyland Theatre during the annual tribute to gospel music that brings together award-winning artists and community choirs from across Southern California.
- Character Greets: Asha from the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish may be found in Fantasyland while Princess Tiana might be found exploring the streets of New Orleans Square and Ariel (from the Live-Action Film) might be seen near “it’s a small world”!
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Frederick Douglass Exhibit pays tribute to American heroes like Frederick Douglass at Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in the Main Street Opera House. Douglass, a prominent leader of the abolitionist movement, escaped slavery and became a renowned social reformer, writer and statesman.
- Tiana’s Palace: Experience the vibrance and celebratory spirit of New Orleans Square—where the good times roll, and Creole- and Cajun-inspired fares are ready to be enjoyed.
- Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band: On select evenings, enjoy the vibrant music of New Orleans, which comes to life when Queenie performs with the spirited Jambalaya Jazz Band on the Rivers of America.
At Disney California Adventure Park
Dining
- Lamplight Lounge (Available starting January 10, 2024)
- House of Brown’s Chaos Theory Red Wine Blend by the Glass or Bottle
More to Explore
- Disney Legend Floyd Norman: Discover the art of Floyd Norman, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ first Black animator. As you travel through Hollywood Land, take a moment to encounter this Disney Legend’s contributions to some of the most beloved animated films of all time.
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Super Hero Moon Girl: For a limited time beginning on February 4th at Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure Park, you can meet Moon Girl from the Disney series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, which returns February 2 on the Disney Channel and February 3 on Disney+. The series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (a.k.a. Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings into present-day New York City. The duo works together to protect the Lower East Side neighborhood in New York City from danger.
- Black Panther and Dora Milaje, Captain America and Captain Monica Rambeau: Assemble your team at Avengers Headquarters where heroic encounters await. Cross paths with Black Panther, learn the wisdom of Wakanda and even train with General Okoye and the Dora Milaje, Black Panther’s royal guard. You may see Captain America and Captain Monica Rambeau, too!
- MORE INFO: Explore coverage of Avengers Campus
- Five & Dime: Soulful singer Dime and her jazz quintet perform hits of the ‘20s and ‘30s with brass and sass on Buena Vista Street.
At Downtown Disney District
- Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio: Enjoy soul warming cooking at an eatery fusing its authentic New Orleans roots with its adopted California influences.
- A Celebration of “Artivist” Nikkolas Smith
- Crafts and Historical Panels Amplifying His Brilliance: Experience the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District, including artist Nikkolas Smith’s homage to significant Black architects of the 20th century. You can also enjoy a craft activity centered around Los Angeles architecture, on select dates:
- Dates: February 1 to 4, 16 to 18 and 23 to 25
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Location: near the Downtown Disney Live! Stage
- Crafts and Historical Panels Amplifying His Brilliance: Experience the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District, including artist Nikkolas Smith’s homage to significant Black architects of the 20th century. You can also enjoy a craft activity centered around Los Angeles architecture, on select dates:
- Chalk Artist Brings Black Heritage to Life at Downtown Disney: Marcella Swett will create a new chalk mural from February 21 to 23. Be on the lookout!
- Live Family Entertainment at the Downtown Disney Live! Stage
- Showtimes: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
- Performances
- February 2 and 3: Magician Kenrick Ice McDonald
- February 14, 18 and 25: The Singers of Soul
- February 16 and 17: UniverSoul Hip Hop Show
- February 23 and 24: Got Rhythm – History of Tap Show
- Live Music at Night at the Downtown Disney Live! Stage
- Showtimes: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- Performances
- February 1: 9Zero Band
- February 2: LALA Brass
- February 3: Denean’s Soul Foundation
- February 4: Del Atkins and the LYFE Band
- February 16: Forward Motion Band
- February 17: Apollo BeBop
- February 18: Michael Haggins
- February 23 Apollo BeBop
- February 24: The Honeydrops
- February 25: Aquile Muzik
At Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Celebrate at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort throughout the month of February.
Disneyland Hotel
Dining
- Disneyland Hotel Lobby Lounge (Available from February 1 through February 29, 2024)
- Barrel-Aged Smoked Old Fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1884 Bourbon, Peach, Turbinado Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters and a Luxury Ice Cube)
- McBride Sisters Sparkling Rosé
- Crowns & Hops Pilsner
- Shrimp & Grits
- Sweet Potato Fries Poutine (Sweet Potato Fries, Gravy and Cheese Curds)
More to Explore:
- Listen to live jazz and contemporary music in the Lobby Bar on Fridays and Sundays.
- Showtimes: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM
- Performers:
- Standard Mel (Singer and Keyboard)
- Kirk Andres (Solo Keyboardist and Singer)
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Dining
- GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge, and Storytellers Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)
- Golden Soul: Uncle Nearest 1884, ginger liqueur, creme de cassis, lime juice, and raspberries
- Crowns & Hops 8 Trill Pills
More to Explore:
- Catch local musicians performing jazz and contemporary music in the Hearthstone Lounge on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Showtimes: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
- Performers:
- Dedrick’s Lyrical Luminance (Singer and Acoustic Guitar)
- Dedrick’s Dynamic Duo (Singer and Electric Guitar)
- Carmel Helene (Solo Guitarist)
- Roderick Chambers (Solo Guitarist)
At Pixar Place Hotel
- Don’t miss Thursday movie nights featuring Soul, starting at 6:00 PM
- Spot Joe Gardener playing the piano in the lobby.
See it for Yourself
Celebrate Soulfully offerings are available around the Disneyland starting February 1, 2024.
