Disneyland Set to Celebrate Soulfully This Summer with Limited Time Experience and Special Downtown Disney Event

As Disneyland reveals their slate of summer fun, a special event will kick off a limited time offering that will give guests a chance to Celebrate Soulfully.

What's Happening:

• Set to return for a second year at the Downtown Disney District next month, Disney On The Yard Presents Yardfest: Part of Celebrate Soulfully celebrates the culture and traditions of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with energetic drum major performances featuring Drum Major Mickey Mouse.
• The special Downtown Disney celebration takes place on June 19.
• The special event serves as the kickoff to “Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes,” a limited-time celebration beginning June 19 through July 19, showcasing experiences that celebrate Black heritage and culture through music, food, and art at the Disneyland Resort.
• Guests will be able to enjoy Summer Vibes Concerts in the Park on select days at the Paradise Garden Bandstand at Disney California Adventure, presenting live acts across a variety of genres including Top 40, Jazz, Caribbean, Zydeco, and more.
• On Fridays and Saturdays, Paradise Gardens will feature special character greeting opportunities and live variety acts.

Celebrating Soulfully at Disneyland:

• Summer isn't the only time that those visiting the Disneyland Resort can Celebrate Soulfully.
• Disneyland Resort strives to create a culture of inclusion, so guests and cast members feel seen through attractions, entertainment, food, holidays and cultural celebrations.  
• Throughout the year, guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the powerful stories, rich history and vibrant songs of Black heritage with a variety of uplifting experiences. 
• The exciting slate of activities expands with additional, limited-time offerings in February for Black History Month and in June (like those above) for Black Music Month. 
• The best band on Buena Vista Street, Five & Dime, delivers pizzazz to Disney California Adventure. Female vocalist Dime and her accompanying jazz quintet perform hits of the 1920s and 1930s. 
• At Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park, guests may cross paths with Black Panther or train with Black Panther’s loyal bodyguards in “The Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje.” 
• At select times in the afternoons and evenings, guests may see Joe Gardner from Pixar Animation Studios’ Soul playing jazz tunes in the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel. 
• To see all the fun for yourself, be sure to reach out to our friends at Mouse Fan Travel.