Disney Announces Full Slate of Fourth of July Programming as Disney Celebrates America Continues
With the United States of America celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, The Walt Disney Company is gearing up for its biggest Fourth of July celebration ever.
Late last year, the company announced Disney Celebrates America, a company-wide initiative dedicated to commemorating the country’s big anniversary.
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“As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, ‘Disney Celebrates America’ is our way of honoring this historic milestone by celebrating the people, places, and shared moments that define who we are,” Ken Potrock, president of major events integration for The Walt Disney Co., said in a statement Tuesday.
“Through immersive and creative park experiences and unprecedented broadcast moments, Disney invites everyone to come together and celebrate America in a truly meaningful way by reflecting on where we’ve been and imagining the extraordinary future we can create together.”
Now, we have more information to share about the upcoming festivities!
Disney Celebrates America 24-Hour Broadcast
At the heart of Disney Celebrates America will be a 24-hour multiplatform broadcast led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir.
The cross-platform broadcast will kick off on Friday, July 3, and take viewers across all 50 states.
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To properly give viewers a survey of the country, Disney is unleashing its networks and platforms.
The broadcast will span ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, ABC News Live, ESPN, and ABC Owned Television Stations and affiliates.
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Joining Muir for the presentation will be Diane Sawyer; Good Morning America co-anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan; Nightline co-anchors Juju Chang and Byron Pitts; 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts; and Prime and WNT Sunday anchor Linsey Davis.
‘Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness’
On Monday, June 29, Deborah Roberts and ABC’s Will Reeve will host a two-hour primetime special titled Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness.
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Reporting live from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, the special will air from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, and ABC News Live.
Celebrations at the Disney Parks
Speaking of the Disney Parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the launch of Soarin’ Across America.
Additionally, patriotic lighting will debut on Spaceship Earth, and special performances, décor, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings will debut across the parks.
‘Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’
Finally, Disney will take over Music City for Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.
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The celebration will feature live music performances and one of the largest fireworks and drone shows in the United States, all set to a live score by the Nashville Symphony.
I, for one, can’t wait!
As always, be sure to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of Disney Celebrates America!
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