Disney World Launches Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

Published September 15, 2026

As of Tuesday, September 15, Walt Disney World has officially launched its “Together We Are Magia” celebration for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. The resort-wide event runs through October 15 and features specialty entertainment, character greetings, and merchandise.

Disney confirmed that the celebration spans multiple parks and resort hotels. At EPCOT, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will feature Latin American sounds, and guests can experience ¡Celebración Encanto! to see Mirabel and Bruno. Over at Magic Kingdom, the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade includes characters like Mirabel, Miguel from Coco, and Princess Elena of Avalor.

Disney resorts are also participating by hosting select Movies Under the Stars with Hispanic and Latin American-inspired films and storytelling. To mark the start of the event, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi visited EPCOT to meet characters and ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

What we know

• Dates — The event runs from September 15 through October 15.
• Magic Kingdom Cavalcade — The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade features Mirabel, Miguel, Princess Elena of Avalor, José Carioca, and Panchito.
• Merchandise — A new Disney and Pixar Coco merchandise collection includes a Miguel mug, floral tee, and alebrije headband.

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not confirmed the specific artists or schedules for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series performances tied to this celebration in the announcement.

What it means for your trip

• If you want to see rare characters like Princess Elena or José Carioca, make time for the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom; check My Disney Experience for today’s step-off times.
• At EPCOT, ¡Celebración Encanto! is a great option for families with younger kids to see Mirabel and Bruno without standing in a long traditional meet-and-greet line.
• Resort guests should check their hotel’s recreation board for the specific Movies Under the Stars schedule to catch the themed films during this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Together We Are Magia celebration end?

The celebration runs through October 15.

Where can I see Mirabel during the event?

Mirabel appears in ¡Celebración Encanto! at EPCOT and in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom.

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