Credit: PixarEarlier this month, we reported that Disney Pixar’s Soul, the latest Pixar film to debut, would be coming to the EPCOT theme park inside the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase.
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Though we didn’t have much other information, many fans were excited to see what’s to come to the Disney Park after the amazing success that Pixar’s latest animated feature film Soul brought to Disney+.
Now, Disney World has released additional information as well as a debut date for the upcoming Pixar’s Soul exhibit at the EPCOT World Showcase as well as news about other experiences coming to the theme parks next month in honor of Black History Month in February.
Disney Parks Blog has shared that The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will debut at EPCOT on February 1, 2021, and continue beyond the end of the month. They write:
“The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” will debut this Monday, Feb. 1, at EPCOT and continue beyond the end of the month inside The American Adventure. Featuring Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” (now streaming on Disney+), this new exhibit showcases historic artifacts of famous jazz musicians, inviting you on a musical tour of the United States to learn more about this colorful, inspiring and constantly evolving genre of music.
Additionally, Disney World announced that Celebrate Soulfully will be coming to Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and dining district, which will bring together several offerings for shopping, dining, and entertainment! They write:
“Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs” brings together several new offerings debuting in February 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.
Featured will be four new art displays inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Soul,” created by emerging Black artists: Bee Harris, 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 art, the work reflects each artist’s interpretation of the film.
Three evenings per week – Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays and Smooth Sundays – musicians will perform throughout Disney Springs, playing tunes sure to stir your soul. In addition, select dining locations will feature special menu items, including Amorette’s Patisserie offering treats inspired by “Soul” and Walt Disney Animation Studio’s “The Princess and the Frog.” Also at Disney Springs, several retail locations will spotlight products from Black designers, artists and visionaries.
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And lastly, as part of the Movies Under the Stars program that runs at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, for the month of February, they will be showcasing films that celebrate Black culture — including The Princess and the Frog and other Disney films!
As part of their “Movies Under the Stars” program, select Disney Resort hotels throughout the month of February will show films celebrating Black culture, such as “The Princess and the Frog.” These complimentary movie screenings are available to guests of Disney Resort hotels, offering relaxing evening entertainment for the whole family in a serene outdoor setting.
This is just a sampling of ways you can celebrate soulfully with us here at Walt Disney World. Keep checking back with us on the Disney Parks Blog for more details about these experiences coming soon.
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