Toya Johnson-Rushing Appears as Honorary Grand Marshal at the Magic Kingdom to Celebrate Black History Month

Last week, reality TV star Toya Johnson-Rushing appeared at the Magic Kingdom as the honorary grand marshal for Black History Month.

What's Happening:

• Reality TV star Toya Johnson-Rushing, who currently appears in Toya & Reginae, led the way as the honorary grand marshal for the Festival of Fantasy Parade as Walt Disney World "Celebrates Soulfully."
• Disney shared some photos and video of Johnson-Rushing making her way along the parade route, through the park and down Main Street, U.S.A.

• Johnson-Rushing also spent some time with her daughter riding attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and meeting with Princess Tiana.

• This follows similar efforts from the last two years, where Broadway performer Michael James Scott and daytime TV personality Tamron Hall both served as the grand marshal in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
• You can continue to celebrate Black History Month at Walt Disney World with delicious food, Black artistry at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and more.

More Walt Disney World News:

• EPCOT honored President's Day with the return of the awe-inspiring Voices of Liberty Echo Sets.
• A beloved element of Disney's Old Key West Resort will be changing as work is scheduled to take place at Olivia’s Café.
• Those visiting the Magic Kingdom can get their hands on a new, park specific Starbucks tumbler featuring different imagery indicative of the park.
• Work is well and truly underway on the repainting of Cinderella Castle, with glimpses of the new color scheme beginning to peek through.