Your Guide to Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs & Why You Don’t Want to Miss It!

“Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs” brings together several new offerings in February and beyond at the Walt Disney World shopping, dining and entertainment district. With jazz-inspired performances, new art displays, special food menus and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We recently enjoyed an amazing time at Disney Springs enjoying the offerings. Check out the offerings below.

Click here for our Instagram Story for photos and video of the offerings of Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs.

1 – Offerings at Marketplace

AdventHealth Waterside Stage

Experience Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays at Disney Springs – a line-up of musical acts that will stir your soul. Three evenings a week, you can experience notable artists taking the stage throughout Disney Springs. During our visit, we enjoyed one of those artists, Motown in Motion. They were fantastic and well worth stopping for their set! Check out some of their performance in our Instagram Story by clicking here.

B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co

Celebrate Mardi Gras and a taste of New Orleans with a special hot dog – the Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog featuring Smoked Andouille Sausage topped with Crawfish, Lemon Caper Aioli, and Creole Pepper Sauce. This special dog is $11.99 and was a bit spicy for me, but I admit, I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to spicy!

Wall Art

Near The LEGO Store you’ll find wall art, titled “The Village,” inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”, created by emerging Black artist Bee Harris. Originally developed in collaboration with Disney and Pixar as part of a HUE Unlimited collection of wearable artwork, the work reflects the artist’s interpretation of the film.

Art of Disney

Its Artist Spotlight highlights Disney Legend Floyd Norman, Bruce Smith, and Marlon West, three of the talented animators who have worked with the Walt Disney Animation Studios on films ranging from “The Jungle Book” to “Hercules” to “The Princess and the Frog.”

Marketplace Co-Op & World of Disney

At Marketplace Co-Op, check out special merchandise inspired by Disney Animation Studios’ “Princess and the Frog,” as well as Bowe’s Signature Candles, which was founded by Jamaica native Dave Bowes, an artisan who discovered his passion for candle-making in 2002. Today, his company boasts over 110 inspired candle scents sold at Disney Springs. At World of Disney, find featured items inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Princess and the Frog.”

2 – Offerings at The Landing

Waterview Park

Experience Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays at Disney Springs – a line- up of musical acts that will stir your soul. Three evenings a week, you can experience notable artists taking the stage throughout Disney Springs. During our visit, we enjoyed one of those artists, Free Cadence, at Waterview Park.

Wine Bar George

We spoke to Master Sommelier George Miliotes about black-owned wines served at the restaurant and bar. Catch the video below.

3 – Offerings in Town Center

Outside Orange Garage

Experience Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays at Disney Springs – a line- up of musical acts that will stir your soul. Three evenings a week, you can experience notable artists taking the stage throughout Disney Springs. During our visit, we heard one of those artists, Don Black, at the performance area outside of Orange Garage. Check out some of his amazing performance below.

Amorette’s Patisserie

Amorette’s Patisserie has two new petite cakes, one celebrating Princess Tiana, and the other featuring Joe Gardner, the African American jazz musician at the heart of the movie “Soul.” We enjoyed the Soul Petit cake; it was amazing! Check out the photos below.

Art in Storefronts

In two storefront locations, you’ll find art installations inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”, created by emerging Black artists: Bianca Pastel, Arrington Porter and Cory Van Lew. Originally developed in collaboration with Disney and Pixar as part of a HUE Unlimited collection of wearable artwork, the work reflects each artist’s interpretation of the film.

Sephora

Sephora has made a commitment to dedicate substantial shelf space in-store to diverse companies. Fenty Beauty (Founder and CEO, Rihanna), Briogeo (Founder and CEO, Nancy Twine), Pat McGrath Labs (Founder & CEO, Pat McGrath), and Shani Darden Skincare (Founder and CEO, Shani Darden) are among the brands the store prominently features. In addition, Sephora recently launched BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY, which offers haircare for natural hair, and the retailer aims to double the assortment by the end of 2021.

4 – Offerings in West Side

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Stop in and enjoy the restaurant’s limited-time Mardi Gras menu! Also, at House of Blues, check out the largest permanently displayed collection of Outside and American Folk Art in the country. The restaurant’s array of Southern Vernacular Art is available for viewing year-round, and includes pieces from 150 untrained, self-taught, mostly African-American artists, with pieces by notable creators including Mose T., Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Leroy Almon, Roy Ferdinand, Howard Finster, Richard Burnside, Ruth Mae McCrane, Jon Bok, and Archie Byron.

Super Hero Headquarters

Fly by for a spotlight on “Black Panther” merchandise.

5 – Celebrate Soulfully

While visiting Disney Springs, it’s easy to enjoy the offerings of Celebrate Soulfully. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy special entertainment, food and beverages, and appreciate the contributions of Black artist and entertainers. Enrich your soul this month and beyond at Disney Springs!