Disney Dazzles With Melanin Magic, HBCU Pride & Bayou Blessings From Anaheim To Essence Fest

Disney Dazzles With Melanin Magic, HBCU Pride & Bayou Blessings From Anaheim To Essence Fest

This summer, Disney is celebrating Black excellence coast to coast with two powerful initiatives: a historic HBCU celebration at Downtown Disney and a royal reveal at Essence Festival, spotlighting creativity and community for the culture. Disney On The Yard Brings HBCU Spirit To The West Coast For the first time ever, Disney on the Yard, a program designed to build community among HBCU students and alumni, is bringing its vibrant West Coast Yar…

Disney to make HBCU history on the West Coast

For the first time ever, Disney on the Yard is bringing its West Coast YardFest to the Downtown Disney District. The celebration will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. PT. This free, family-friendly event highlights HBCU culture and pride. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Downtown Disney District (@downtowndisney) A Celebration of HBCU Culture Disney on the Yard is a company-wide initiative created to connect…