Disney marks 70 years of honoring the military at its daily flag retreat ceremony
Disneyland is hosting the 1st Marine Division band, which will perform at the flag retreat ceremony on July 4th. (Credit: Walt Disney Company)
Disney is commemorative The 70 Years, which celebrate American men and women with uniforms, depicts the video in a video highlighting the traditional flag retreat ceremony that began on the first day of Disneyland. From July 17th, 1955, Disneyland has been holding a flag retreat ceremony every day. One of Disney’s Florida theme parks, Magic Kingdom joined the tradition on the first day of 1971.
“For 70 years, Disneyland has been celebrating veterans with American heritage every day,” the video narrator says before cutting the compilation of an event celebrating people serving the United States.
Members of the US Army’s 3rd Infantry Division Band marched through Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom Park at a Disney celebration to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday on June 14, 2025. (Disney)
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In honor of America’s 249th Independence Day, Disneyland is 1st Marine Division Band, We will perform at the flag retreat ceremony on July 4th. This is followed by additional performances leading up to “Disney Celebrity America! – Concert in the Sky on July 4th.” Magic Kingdom will also be holding a concert in the sky.
Earth, the iconic spaceship of Epcot Disney World, was lit by the American flag. (Walt Disney World Resort)
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As America approaches its 250th birthday, Disney pays tribute to the longstanding support of its American service members.
The company has already held several events this year to honor veterans. Most notably, Disney World celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Army in June and a surprise Disneyland trip with 100 US Navy sailors and Marines in May. moreover, Disney World It has announced an extension of the art exhibit featuring a portrait of a veteran painted by former President George W. Bush.
Colonel Sean Boult, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, will be taking part in a special flag retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park on June 14, 2025, in honor of the US Army’s 250th birthday.
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“Since its founding, Disney has been dedicated to the ideals and dreams that created America. It’s a place where heroes work and veterans are celebrated,” the company wrote in the caption of a video celebrating its commitment to supporting American service members on its YouTube channel.
The Walt Disney Company’s affinity for the US military is rooted in its establishment as both Disney brothers Walt and Roy served in World War I. According to the company’s website, Walt drove an ambulance for the Red Cross Ambulance Corps, and Roy served as officer Petty in the Navy.