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Disney HERstory: Celebrating Women’s History Month at Walt Disney World!

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As we celebrate Women’s History Month, what better way to honor the incredible women who have made a difference than by visiting Walt Disney World? Not only will you be able to enjoy the attractions, but you can also indulge in some delicious food and take photos with some of the strongest female characters. Here’s a guide on celebrating Women’s History Month at Walt Disney World.

Attractions

Get ready to embark on incredible adventures with your favorite female characters. Experience the following attractions:

  • Journey of Water with Moana
  • Cosmic Rewind with Gamora
  • Frozen Ever After with Elsa and Anna
  • Journey of the Little Mermaid with Ariel
  • Rise of the Resistance with Rey
  • Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular with Marian

Food

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What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than indulging in delicious food? Walt Disney World has some exceptional offerings available for Women’s History Month that you should definitely try. The items we love: 

  • Belle Cup of Enchantment – Fairfax Fare at Hollywood Studios
  • Moana Milk Shake – Sunshine Seasons at Epcot
  • South African Vegetable Bowl – Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Feathered Friends Mousse Dome – Creature Comforts at Animal Kingdom

Support female entrepreneurs by visiting Disney Springs. Check out some delicious options like eet by Manet Chauhan and Vivoli il Gelato by Sylvan Viola.

Photo Spots

Morocco Pavillion

Capture the magic of Women’s History Month with these photo spots inspired by strong Disney characters:

  • Moana – Journey of water at Epcot
  • Jasmine – Morocco Pavillion at Epcot
  • Rey – Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios
  • Jessie – Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios
  • Rapunzel – Tangled area in Fantasy Land at Magic Kingdom
  • Belle – The Beast’s Castle at Magic Kingdom
  •  Ariel – Prince Eric’s Castle at Magic Kingdom
  • Cinderella – Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom

You can also meet some of your favorite female characters around the parks.

Celebrate Amazing Women

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Walt Disney World has a rich history of strong women who have made a difference in the park. Just a few women whose influence you can see while you visit are: 

  • Dorothea Redmond – Designed the Cinderella five-panel glass and 14-karat gold murals in the tunnel of the Cinderella Castle
  • Mary Blair – Deisigned “it’s a small world” and the Contemporary Resort Grand Canyon Concourse nine-story mural
  • Disney Imagineer Brittany Smith and Walt Disney World cast member Antoinette Valentin – Produced the Princess Tiana topiary at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival at the American Pavillion
  • Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad – Walt Disney World Ambassadors who you might see around the parks and resorts spreading Disney magic
  • Kartika Rodriguez – The first Black Women VP of Epcot

Outside of the Parks

Watch Queens on Disney+ to feel empowered by the strong female leaders of the animal kingdom and the dynamic women who created the series. Narrated by Angela Bassett, this show is a great way to get into the spirit of Women’s History Month. You can also check out The Marvels and Frozen II, which feature strong female characters in stunning films.

Honoring the incredible women and female characters who have made our world empowering and inspiring is a great way to celebrate Women’s History Month at Walt Disney World. With these attractions, food, and fantastic sights, you will surely have an incredible time celebrating HERstory. 

How do you celebrate HERstory at Walt Disney World? Stay tuned with us for more tips and info!