Fall at Walt Disney World Resort brings a season of music, family, and culture. From September 15 through October 15, the resort hosts its Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month celebration under the theme Together We Are Magia. The month brings live concerts, character experiences, themed films, and new merchandise across the parks. Here is a look at what you can enjoy and how to fit it into your visit.
A Celebration Built Around Family and Culture
Together We Are Magia is the theme guiding this year’s Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World. The idea is simple. When family, culture, and music come together, something special happens, and the resort leans into that feeling across its parks and hotels.
The celebration runs the full month, September 15 through October 15, giving you a wide window to catch the various offerings. Whether your trip lands early or late in that stretch, there is likely something on the schedule to enjoy.
Luis Fonsi Joins the Celebration
This year, Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi took part in the celebration, sharing his connection to music, family, and his Puerto Rican roots. During a recent visit to the resort, he experienced several of the offerings firsthand.
Fonsi stopped by EPCOT for the ¡Celebración Encanto! experience, where he met Mirabel and Bruno and took in music and dancing from the Storytellers and Primos. He also rode his favorite attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and met Mickey Mouse, the character he named as his favorite.
Reflecting on the visit, Fonsi shared, “It’s an honor to be part of this celebration and to share all the magia that happens when we come together as one. As a Puerto Rican, I’m incredibly proud of my roots and of the opportunity to celebrate our culture with families from around the world.”
Live Music at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Music sits at the center of the celebration, and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT brings the sounds of Latin American cultures to the stage. Several acts perform across the month, so it helps to plan your park day around the lineup.
Here is the schedule:
- Latin Ambition: September 15 to 17
- Grupo Mania: September 20 to 21
- Metro Latino Band: September 22 to 24
- Rey Ruiz: October 5 to 6
- Viva Latina: October 9 to 11
If a specific act is on your list, note the dates and build your visit around them, since each group performs for only a few days.
Characters at the Magic Kingdom Cavalcade
Over at Magic Kingdom, the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade gives guests a chance to see a group of beloved characters roll through the park. The lineup ties directly into the celebration and brings together familiar faces from across Disney and Pixar films.
You can spot Mirabel from Encanto, Miguel from Coco, Princess Elena of Avalor, José Carioca, Panchito, and more as the cavalcade makes its way along the route. It is a lively way to catch several characters in one spot without waiting in separate lines.
Movies Under the Stars at the Resorts
The celebration extends beyond the parks and into the hotels. During select Movies Under the Stars experiences, resort guests can enjoy Hispanic and Latin American storytelling, music, dance, and films.
This is a relaxed way to cap off a day in the parks, especially if you are staying on property. Check with your resort for the current schedule so you can plan an evening around it.
New Coco Merchandise Collection
For guests who want to bring a piece of the celebration home, a new Disney and Pixar Coco merchandise collection honors family, music, and tradition. The lineup includes a Miguel mug, a floral tee, an alebrije headband, and more.
The items make for a fitting keepsake tied to the season, and they pair well with the character experiences and music you will find throughout the month.
Conclusion
The Together We Are Magia celebration gives Walt Disney World guests a full month of ways to enjoy Hispanic and Latin American culture, from live concerts and character cavalcades to themed films and new Coco merchandise. Running September 15 through October 15, the event has something to offer no matter when your trip falls. A quick review of the schedule before you arrive will help you make the most of the celebration.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
