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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL— Talk show host Tamron Hall kicked off Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday by leading her family on a festive day of Disney fun along with “Celebrate Soulfully” offerings, culminated by a jubilant parade at Magic Kingdom Park.
Hall, known for her work as a TV talk show host, journalist and author, served as the grand marshal in the parade down Main Street, U.S.A., that featured Disney characters, energetic music and cheering guests.
Hall and her family also experienced the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction, met Princess Tiana and posed for photos with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto, as well as Disney cast members.
The parade marked the start of Black History Month celebrations at Walt Disney World, where guests can “Celebrate Soulfully” with a vibrant mix of music, art, entertainment and food throughout February and beyond.
- Four Black artists are showcasing their work this month at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, a celebration of artistic expression. The artists appear on various days through mid-February. Also, several Black artists are performing onstage at America Gardens Theatre during the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series on select nights during the festival.
- The Disney Springs Art Walk features colorful murals by Black artists that celebrate Black culture and expression, including a new mural by Washington D.C. – based artist Brandon Hill that debuts this month.
- Throughout Walt Disney World, there are food and beverage items from Walt Disney World’s “Celebrate Soulfully” menu, which feature classic comfort foods prepared by a diverse group of Walt Disney World chefs, such as blackened salmon and peach cobbler.
- And guests can always interact with a variety of popular and diverse Disney characters, such as Princess Tiana at Magic Kingdom, Ariel from the live-action story “The Little Mermaid” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Asha at EPCOT.
Like Hall, guests can “Celebrate Soulfully” throughout the month and all year long through a wide variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options as well as promotional offers for families. More information is available at www.DisneyWorld.com/offers.
