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Disney Celebrating America Announced for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Company has announced “Disney Celebrates America” a massive, year-long initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Kicking off on Veterans Day 2025 and culminating on the July 4, 2026, weekend, the event will span all of the company’s brands and platforms.
“At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility – the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning,” said CEO Robert A. Iger, noting the celebration honors a spirit of dreaming about “what’s next.”
Related – New Soarin Across America Coming to Disney World and Disneyland
The celebration will be anchored by the debut of “Soarin’ Across America” in Summer 2026. This new, immersive flight experience will replace the current film at both EPCOT and Disney California Adventure, taking guests on a journey over America’s natural wonders and cityscapes to honor the nation’s semiquincentennial.
The festivities will culminate in a 24-hour, multi-platform broadcast, “Disney Celebrates America,” on the July 4th weekend. Led by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, the event will air across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, and National Geographic, ending with a special fireworks broadcast from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Other cross-company activations include:
- An expanded three-night run (July 3-5) of the “Disney’s Celebrate America!” fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.
- New patriotic programming from ESPN, including live coverage of the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
- A two-hour primetime special from ABC News Studios in June 2026, connecting Disney Parks’ themed lands to the real-life history of America.
- Continuation of “Good Morning America’s” “50 States in 50 Weeks” series.
- New Americana merchandise, including a military-inspired assortment, will be released in 2026.
As part of the initiative, Disney will also expand its long-standing support for the U.S. military by donating $2.5 million to Blue Star Families. The company will also unveil new 2026 vacation offers for service members at its resorts and on Disney Cruise Line. More details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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