Disneyland Celebrates Heritage Month!

By:  Marvelous Mouse Travels

Disneyland resort celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander heritage month! These vibrant cultures are being celebrated through music, art and a variety of enchanting experiences for Guests.

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The Downtown Disney District will have complimentary musical performances on the Downtown Disney Live! stage. These will include:

• Faiva is a 4-piece Polynesian band performing blissful harmonies on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• The Filharmonic is a 5-piece Filipino a cappella vocal group performing hip hop, pop and ‘90s nostalgia on Tuesdays.
• Tupua’s high-energy Polynesian show of dance and drums invites Guests to join in the fun on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Chinese Cultural Splendor will take Guests back in time to enjoy the beauty of Chinese dance, martial arts, lion dance and the radiant costumes of Chinese dynasties, performing Saturdays and Sundays.

Guests will also be able to get into the island spirit at the Disneyland hotels by listening to ukulele music nightly and participating in complimentary hula lessons during the week at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel!

At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests can try sake, an original Japanese beverage, Nova Brewing Co. at Hearthstone Lounge.

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Over at Disney California Adventure Park, Guests may pop into the limited-time “Turning Red” photo spot near Pixar Pier. Not only are the parks paying homage to many cultures there are other special touches being displayed. Guests can see the Children’s Day window display outside the Emporium. This display honors Japanese Children’s Day celebrated annually on May 5 where families display koinobori; which is also known as “carp streamers” to symbolize determination and success, and ornamental kabuto helmets to represent wishes for strength and vitality. The window also shows games from other cultures such as Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures such as Sungka (Philippines), Traditional Indian Chess, Mahjong (China), Konane (Hawaiian Islands & Polynesia), Nei-pat-ko-no (Korea) and Kendama (Japan), all of which existed during the Victorian-era. AANHPI Heritage Month at Disneyland Resort is a beautiful celebration that cannot be missed! As always park admission and reservations are required and performances and schedules are subject to change.

Please reach out to Marvelous Mouse Travels for more information or for a quote for your next vacation!