In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Disneyland Resort donated $10,000 to the Rhythmo Mariachi Academy, benefiting after-school mariachi programs in Anaheim elementary schools. Just south in Santa Ana, the Disneyland Resort sponsored a performance by the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas, and hosted a children’s activities booth at the Fiestas Patrias Parade, where Disney Ambassador Allie Kawamoto, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse served as Grand Marshals.
At the Disneyland Resort, the diversity resource group HOLA invited celebrity radio personality Carlos Alvarez from Super Estrella 107.1 FM in Los Angeles to surprise cast members at a celebration. In addition, 200 leaders from the local Hispanic community, including the Mexican Consulate, attended a National Hispanic Business Women Association event at the Disneyland Hotel, sponsored by the Disneyland Resort.