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U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Celebrated at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 10, 2017 — Magic Kingdom Park guests stood proudly alongside more than 130 veterans and soldiers this evening during a special flag retreat ceremony, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army’s centennial year. An elite airborne infantry unit, the 82nd Airborne Division was established in August 1917, … Continue reading "U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Celebrated at Walt Disney World"
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Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I took the time last October to watch the Flag Retreat ceremony which takes place each day at the Town Square flag pole in the Magic Kingdom. It is a beautiful and hushed ceremony. On this day, there was no music but just the sound of the security guards lowering the flag, folding it and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony"
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Flag Retreat

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’m a patriotic sap. Whenever Old Glory passes by, I unapologetically tear up and get a lump in my throat. And I’m sure I’m not alone. Disney World plays on this emotion with several attractions. First, there is Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom. This stirring presentation introduces us to all 44 Chief Executives … Continue reading "Flag Retreat"
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