
Black History Month starts today, and we can’t wait for all the fun to begin. If you are visiting the Disney Springs area of Walt Disney World, there will be many ways to enjoy this tribute to culture and community with great food, art, and entertainment on the menu. See all the details below of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event in the entertainment capital of Walt Disney World, and stick with us throughout the month as we bring you all of the news as it is released.
The Ganachery – Cast Member Creations
Enjoy some tasty treats in honor of Black History Month. Try the Soulfully Pralines: Pecan pralines covered in Dark 65% Chocolate. Chocolatier Cast Member Sheila Moten drew creative inspiration from Disney and Pixar’s Soul for the Soulfully Pralines. Or delight in the Cookie Butter Ganache Square—Cookie Butter Ganache enrobed in Dark 65% Chocolate—created by Cast Member Destiny Hinds.
Splitsville Dining Room – House of Brown Red Wine
Delight in a new red wine from the House of Brown, a second label of Brown Estate, Napa Valley’s first black-owned winery.
The Polite Pig – Pork Belly Diri Kolepwanwa
Dine on a hearty dish created by Chef Sylio Alexandre—featuring pork belly, diri kolepwanwa and onion jalapeño slaw.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair your meal with the Charles Woodson Wines’ 2019 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon.
With this wine, Chef Art Smith and his team salute Charles Woodson, an 18-year NFL veteran, former NFL Defensive MVP, Heisman Trophy winner and recent inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Celebrate Soulfully – Art
Town Center – Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression
Discover vibrant murals created by talented black artists. The Disney Springs Art Walk features both local artists and artists from around the globe who design murals bursting with color, emotion and the spirit of their cultures.
Murals from black artists include:
- Create Your Spotlight – Nneka Jones
- Crossing Gods – Ernest Shaw
- The Voices in My Head – Nardstar
House of Blues – Folk Art & Visual Blues
View art and music portraying 20th-century Black Americans in a powerful representation of the cultural journey toward healing the traumas of slavery and systemic racism. In the presence of darkness and division, artistic expression brings forth the light of creation and community.
House of Blues is home to the largest permanently displayed collection of Outsider and American Folk Art, often referred to as Southern Vernacular Art. More than 150 untrained, self-taught and mostly African American artists are represented in this living museum that features artwork that is as diverse as the music on the House of Blues stages.
Notable artists such as Mose T., Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Leroy Almon, Roy Ferdinand, Howard Finster, Richard Burnside, Ruth Mae McCrane, Jon Bok and Archie Byron created emotional, raw and powerful pieces which are exhibited on the walls of all its restaurants and music halls.
Music & Entertainment
Move to the rhythm of incredible bands and vibrant performances during Black History Month.
Check the events calendar for more details on who will be appearing each day.