Everything to Know About Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 in Downtown Disney!
Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes is almost here!
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Celebrate Soulfully continues into the summer with quite the celebration–Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026! The musical celebration will offer guests themed entertainment, eats and drinks, games, prizes, and more.
Curious what you can expect to see, do, and taste at the event? Let’s dive in!
Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 – Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney is hosting Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 on Friday, June 19th, from 5PM to 9PM!
The event celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with performances by HBCU drum majors, the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Drumline, and, of course, Drum Major Mickey Mouse!
Performances will take place near the Downtown Disney Live! Stage at the following times:
- 5:30PM
- 7:00PM
- 8:15PM
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The event’s hosts will be:
- Mel Mitchell
- Comedian and Actress
- Florida A&M University Alum
- Obio Jones
- Actor, Speaker, Podcast Host, and LGBTQ+ Advocate
- Albany State University Alum
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Along with the main performances, the event will feature beats by DJ Quami…
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…yard games, like the 4-in-a-row showdown and Coney Island Toss…
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…trivia, prizes, and souvenirs.
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All that fun will work up an appetite, and there are themed foods to satisfy your hunger!
Parkside Market will have the following themed items available:
- The Red Velvet Reunion
- Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
- Available at Vista Parkside Market and Parkside Market Coffee
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- Homecoming Sliders
- Fried Chicken Slider
- Available at Vista Parkside Market and CG’s Chicken Shop
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- Frozen Strawberry Yard-Ale
- Available at Vista Parkside Market and CG’s Chicken Shop
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- Royal Court Latte
- Available at Vista Parkside Market and Parkside Market Coffee
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- The Yard
- Cocktail with Strawberry Hennessy, Grand Marnier, Bergamot, and Lemon
- Available at Vista Parkside Market
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So if you’re in Downtown Disney on June 19th, don’t miss the chance to experience all of these soulful offerings.
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