Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Disneyland this Month (2024)

Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Disneyland this Month

Feel the rhythm and celebrate Black excellence at Disneyland Resort’s Celebrate Soulfully this June. Dig into delicious dishes, groove to live music, and discover inspiring art displays.

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Disneyland Park

Celebrate the vibrant songs, powerful stories and rich history of Black culture with a variety of uplifting experiences the whole family can enjoy.

Celebrate the Magic

• Meet Tiana
  Explore the streets ofNew Orleans Squarewhere you might encounter Tiana as she regales you with tales of the Bayou.
• Meet Ariel (From the Live-Action Film)
  The curious young mermaid who dreams of adventure has come ashore to explore the world above—you might run into her near“it’s a small world”!

Celebrate the Joy

• Golden Horseshoe Exhibit: Black Music at the Turn of the 20th Century 
  Join us atThe Golden Horseshoefor a rich and powerful experience—a showcase of ragtime and Black country music. See how these 2 iconic musical genres still thrive and inspire American culture, as you explore onstage vignettes, replete with décor, props and graphics.
• 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.

Disney California Adventure Park

Celebrate the stories and legacy of Black artists and characters at Disney California Adventure Park.

• Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!
  Watch an exciting celebratory parade with Joe Gardner and 22 fromSoul, who bring their worlds together to celebrate the sweet things in life.
• Pixar Fest Marketplace – The Spark
  Relish feel-good food that feeds your soul, inspired by Soul.
• 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.
• Black Panther, Dora Milaje and Captain America
  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, too!
• Five & Dime
  Soulful singer Dime and her jazz quintet perform hits of the ‘20s and ‘30s with brass and sass on Buena Vista Street.
• Paradise Garden Bandstand
  Sit in a lovely garden setting and enjoy an incredible lineup of musical acts.
• Showtimes
  1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM

• Performances
• June 1, 15 and 22:Cliff Beach Quartet
• June 2 and 16:Denean’s Soul Foundation
• June 6, 8, 9, 20 and 23:Dedrick Bonner, Rhythm & Blues Brothas
• June 7 and 21:Island Reggae Band
• June 13, 14 and 29:PAN DULCE ft Alan Lightner
• June 27 and 28:Mel &Friends

Downtown Disney District

Keep the celebration going at the Downtown Disney District.

Explore

• Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage Entertainment
  Dance and groove to live musical performances highlighting genres such as R&B, hip hop, reggae, funk, Motown, jazz and doo-wop.

  Enjoy family-friendly shows:

  Showtimes
  1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

  Performances

  • June 2, 14 and 16:UniverSOUL Hip Hop
  • June 7, 9 and 21: Doo Wop Souls
  • June 8, 15 and 22:Got Rhythm!
  • June 23 and 30: Tap N Jam
  • June 28 and 29: Molodi LIVE
• Listen to music at night:Showtimes
  6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
  (The last set start time may vary due to the fireworks schedule.)Performances
  • June 1 and 2:Kirk Andrés Wilson – Quartet
  • June 7 and 9:Michael Haggins Band
  • June 8 and 19 (Juneteenth):Forward Motion Band
  • June 14 and 30:Caravana – Kenny Hudson
  • June 15:The Honeydrops
  • June 16 and 23:Del Atkins and the LYFE Band
  • June 21 and 22:408 Collective 
  • June 28 and 29:Apollo Bebop
• Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
  For dinner, experience a modern twist on New Orleans cuisine and hear jazz music on stage in the Gulf Room.

  Dinner Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday through Sunday: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Lovepop
  Discover greeting cards that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. In June, Lovepop will feature a Black is Beautiful pop-up card designed in collaboration with talented artist Anthony Conley.

• Artist Showcase and Signing with Larissa Marantz and Mark Page
  Take your artwork to the next level and get it signed by the creator! Guests who purchase artwork by Larissa Marantz or Mark Page on the event day at the event location may have the opportunity to meet the artist and have select merchandise signed.
  • Date: June 29
  • Times and Locations
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM atWonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney District
    • 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM atDisneyanaMain Street, U.S.A., Disneyland Park

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