The Walt Disney Company is joining a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary with a new initiative called “Disney Celebrating America.” The celebration will kick off on Veteran’s Day 2025, and will continue through the July 4, 2026 weekend. The event will bring together Disney’s beloved brands and platforms to honor America’s past, inspire the future, and celebrate the present!
Disney will be shining a spotlight on the people, places, and moments that make our nation special. The celebration will include heartfelt storytelling, experiences, and meaningful support for veterans, military families and communities. Disney’s story for more than a century features a tradition of honoring and uplifting others. Disney will help bring the semiquincentennial to life by highlighting the dreams, stories, and optimism that has inspired generations. From entertainment and sports, to travel and tourism, Disney has always encouraged families everywhere to explore, learn and discover the diverse lands, and vibrant communities that make up our shared story.
“At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility – the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stop dreaming about what’s next.”
Coast-to-Coast Celebration
In honor of the occasion both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate coast-to-coast, anchored by the Summer 2026 opening of Soarin’ Across America, an immersive flight experience aboard the beloved Soarin’ attractions at Disney California Adventure park and EPCOT. Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a breathtaking journey, highlighting some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes.
The celebration will culminate on the July 4th weekend with a 24-hour, multi-platform broadcast, “Disney Celebrates America,” highlighting America’s 250th anniversary events nationwide across Disney’s linear networks and streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, ending with a special evening fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. David Muir, anchor and managing editor of “World News Tonight with David Muir,” will lead the daylong coverage and be joined by ABC News anchors and correspondents, iconic ESPN commentators, and National Geographic Explorers reporting from across the country for this one-in-a-lifetime presentation featuring top entertainers, athletes, explorers, and historians – all coming together to spotlight the wonder, achievements, and dreams that define the American spirit.
Glad that Disney is honoring America on the 250th anniversary with celebrations across the country?