Disneyland Celebrates the Latin Christmas with ¡Viva Navidad!
During the holiday season, Disneyland is doing its best to capture the magic - en Español.
California's Disneyland Resort is embracing the Latino culture by featuring "high-energy Latino Christmas acts" featuring live music, food, and a street Party.
"New for the 2013 Christmas season at the Disneyland Resort, the exciting Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party takes over Paradise Garden in Disney California Adventure several times a day," according to Disney's Inside the Magic.
¡Viva Navidad! features The Three Caballeros on a holiday float, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse transported on colorfully decorated street tricycles, flag-bearers carrying papel picado banners, Mexican folklorico dancers, samba dancers and drummers, plus giant Mojiganga puppets, including Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus."
While Latino families enjoy their Disney adventure, they will be taken by surprise as talented dancers entertain for more than ten minutes while Disney's characters keep the party going around them. There's nothing cuter than seeing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dance with Latin flair.
Children will be delighted to hear that in between Street Party performances, there are character meet-and-greet with guests, as well as dancing while live bands play music nearby, including traditional Mariachi, Norteño, and other regional music groups.
"Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is a celebration inspired by the spirit of the Latino culture - and certainly would not be complete without food," Disney's Inside the Magic adds.
"Dining locations in Paradise Garden add an array of popular Mexican food options with menus featuring Mexican dishes that are often served for the holidays. Among the best are pozole (hearty stew), sopes de barbacoa, and buñuelos (a deep-fried sweet treat). Other offerings include chicken mole drumettes, pescado (fish) Veracruzano, champurrado (Mexican-style hot chocolate), sweet tamales, torta al pastor (pork sandwich), and choco flan."
In addition, during Disney ¡Viva Navidad! families can particpate in arts and crafts, storytelling and face-painting. The special daily festival continues through Jan. 6, 2014.