Veterans Day at Disney in Photos

This Veterans Day, The Walt Disney Company proudly honored the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with heartfelt tributes across the company, including in our parks and resorts and throughout our programming on television, radio and more. From special events and flag-ceremony traditions to unique experiences for veteran cast members and guests, these moments reflect Disney’s century-long commitment to those who’ve served their country.

Join us as we look back at the ways Disney celebrated Veterans Day this year — captured in photos that tell the story of gratitude and respect.

Flag Retreat Ceremonies at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort

At both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, Disney parks honored cast members who served in uniform at special flag retreat ceremonies.

More than 150 cast members who are veterans proceed down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park
Fireworks fly into the sky during the Disneyland Flag Retreat ceremony
The Disneyland Band performed during the Flag Retreat ceremony in Town Square
Cast members who are veterans look on during the Disneyland Veterans Day Flag Retreat ceremony

At Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney recognized four cast members as “Veterans of the Year.” They had the honor of representing all Florida-based Disney employees who are veterans.

Starting third from left, the four Disney cast members recognized as “Veterans of the Year” during Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony
“Veterans of the Year” march down Main Street, U.S.A. alongside other cast members and families of the honorees
Retiring the colors during the special Veterans Day Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom
The Main Street Philharmonic at the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat ceremony
Walt Disney World hosted several local veteran/military nonprofits and others for a special Veterans Day celebration at the resort
ESPN

ESPN incorporated show integrations across its television, digital, radio, and social platforms to honor veterans — including those who work at the preeminent sports network.

As part of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown programming on November 9, ESPN hosted its first ever in-studio, live audience — comprised of ESPN and Disney veteran employees from across the U.S. Armed Forces, along with Veterans from Disabled American Veterans and Blue Star Families.

Veterans in the audience of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown participated in the show’s “You Got Mossed” segment with ESPN NFL Analyst and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss. Photo courtesy of ESPN Images
ESPN’s Jess Sims interviewed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins during College GameDay at Texas Tech University on Saturday, November 8, surrounded by Texas Tech students that are members of Student Veterans of America. Photo courtesy of ESPN Images
The Walt Disney Studios Lot

In Burbank, Disney hosted service members from Naval Base Ventura County (Port Hueneme) in collaboration with the USO for a special visit at the Walt Disney Studios lot, including a tour, followed by a taping of ABC and Hulu’s Shifting Gears.

Service members pose for a photo during a tour of The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank

Disney’s respect for the U.S. Armed Forces dates back more than a century, beginning with founders Walt and Roy O. Disney, who served their country during and after World War I. Disney is proud of its long legacy to support and honor our veterans. To learn more, visit Disney.com/Veterans.