The Walt Disney Company celebrates the vibrancy of Hispanic and Latin American cultures, and honors the unity of the voices, communities, heritage, and traditions woven throughout Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.​

From September 15 through October 15, during the anniversaries of the independence of many Latin American countries, as well as throughout the year, we celebrate the Hispanic and Latin American cultures of our employees, consumers, and fans around the world.

“I am looking forward to watching [The Disney] community come together and celebrate this joyous month. There is so much we have in store for everyone, from insightful conversations with some of our very own Hispanic Latinx leaders to celebrating all our beautiful Hispanic Latinx cultures throughout the month,” shared Janneth Fuerte, analytics and insights analyst, and one of the co-leaders of heritage month celebrations within Disney’s Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs).

There are numerous ways you can celebrate with us:

• Join Disney familia in celebrating Hispanic and Latin American cultures September 15 through October 15 at Walt Disney World Resort. Meet beloved characters throughout the park such as Mirabel and Bruno from Encanto, Miguel from Coco, and The Three Caballeros. Listen to traditional folk music from Jalisco, Mexico, and move your feet to rhythmic beats with Viva Gaia Street Band.

• Hispanic and Latin American cultures are full of art of all types – paintings, pottery, graphics, film and more. Each country has its own art forms that weave together to form a tapestry of diversity. In honor of the month and available year-round, the Disney Springs Art Walk will welcome TRATOS, a Miami-based Cuban couple, who will live paint their art this September.

• Disney Springs is also home to a variety of Hispanic-owned specialty shops and eateries. From dining at Jaleo by José Andrés and Frontera Cocina to perusing Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers.

• At Disneyland Resort, Plaza de la Familia is back! Celebrate the Everlasting Bonds of Family and the Spirit of Día de Los Muertos from September 1 through November 2.

• In between performances of “A Musical Celebration of Coco,” you can meet and create special memories by taking a photo with the film’s main character Miguel.

• Stroll over to the iconic Mexican Árbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) and post personal messages to your loved ones on the Memory Wall, and enjoy stirring Mariachi concerts performed on the bandstand while you dine on delicious Mexican food at Paradise Garden Grill.

• Paradise Garden Grill, along with other locations at Disneyland Resort, will be serving up sweet and savory delights that will let you travel through your taste buds with cuisines inspired by some of the cultures that celebrate Día de los Muertos. Check out the foodie guide here.

• Celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Stories with Disney’s streaming services bundle –Disney+'s Hispanic & Latin American Stories, Hulu’s Hispanic & Latinx Stories, and ESPN+Más.

• Across Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD, will air culturally resonant episodes of various animated series, including Hamster & Gretel, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Marvel’s Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder, and Hailey’s On It!

•Disney Junior will premiere “Día de los Muertos,” episodes of Mickey Mouse Funhouse and Me & Mickey.

• Freeform and Disney Channel will air Disney and Pixar’s animated film Coco and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film The Emperor’s New Groove.

• ABC News will air Soul of a Nation, which will explore the massive popularity of global Latin music and the young stars who are taking the industry by storm with chart-topping songs and record-breaking sales. From Reggaeton to regional Mexican to pop, this show will explore how the fusions, rhythms and sounds have deep roots in Latino and Caribbean cultures, ultimately celebrating increased multiculturalism and the power of music to connect us all.

• ABC will air Our America: Unforgettable an hour-long special, in partnership with the ABC News Medical unit. It looks at the alarming data of Alzheimer's disease through a Hispanic/Latino lens that's become the sixth most common cause of death in the United States.

• National Geographic will premiere a compilation of Wild Chile on September 15, and encore stack of Latin America from Above, and pre-contemporary history encore stack of Lost Treasures of the Maya, Lost City of Machu Picchu, and Skeletons of the Inca Rebellion on September 21.

We are all greater than a single story and we all deserve to feel seen, heard and understood, not only during heritage months, but year-round.

Since 2014, Disney has worked with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to support students’ access to higher education and explore careers in our industries. This support includes the Disney HSF Scholarship Program, which provides need-based college scholarships, and the annual HSF Media and Entertainment Summit, where students interested in our industries convene for a multi-day conference and hear from Disney executives and recruiters. Additionally, Disney VoluntEARS donate their time to support a variety of HSF programs and events.

Our support of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is part of Disney Future Storytellers, The Walt Disney Company's commitment to empowering the next generation of storytellers and innovators.

More surprises from your favorite Disney brands will be shared throughout the month, and be sure to follow @ReimagineTomorrow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share ways you plan to celebrate the month.