After celebrating its own 100th anniversary in 2024, Disney is prepping the confetti cannons for America’s 250th birthday.
The company today announced special programming across its networks, special offers for veterans and military families at its U.S. parks and cruises and themed merchandise tied to America’s Sesquicentennial.
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, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, ending with a special evening fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
David Muir is set to lead the daylong coverage. The company bills it as a “once-in-a-lifetime presentation featuring top entertainers, athletes and historians – all coming together to spotlight the wonder, achievements and dreams that define the American spirit.”
The company also announced a brand-new version of of its Soarin’ experience at Disney California Adventure Park in California or EPCOT in Florida. Offering an “airborne adventure across the U.S.,” it was introduced in a video featuring Patrick Warburton.
Disney will also have offerings specifically for veterans and military families.
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