PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure (11/11/21): Festival of Holidays Begins

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort for the Merriest Nights event and decided to stop into Disney California Adventure first to partake in the Festival of Holidays food booths before the nighttime events. So come along with us as we taste around the bay. Getting into the spirit … Read more

Full Flag Retreat Ceremony Returns to Magic Kingdom and Disneyland

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The traditional flag retreat ceremony has returned to Magic Kingdom. The ceremony, which recognizes active-duty military and veterans, resumed on July 1. A guest from the U.S. Air Force was chosen to stand with Magic Kingdom security as the flag was lowered, folded, and carried down Main Street, U.S.A. The ceremony includes the Pledge of … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of the Magic Kingdom

For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you … Read more

PHOTOS: A Socially-Distanced Flag Retreat Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom

While the Flag Retreat ceremony has continued to be performed daily at the Magic Kingdom since the park closed in March, the Cast Member previews mean that the ceremony is once again being performed in front of guests, who are invited to watch at a distance from behind the central planter. Three members of Walt … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Attends Flag Retreat Ceremony at Magic Kingdom

Ahead of the Fourth of July and the parks of Walt Disney World reopening, resort President Jeff Vahle paid a visit to the Magic Kingdom’s Flag Retreat ceremony. Vahle attended the ceremony, performed by two members Walt Disney World security, on the evening of July 2nd. In his Instagram post, Vahle remarked: I was honored … Read more

Disneyland Resort Honors Medal of Honor Recipient Jay R. Vargas

Marine Colonel Jay R. Vargas was honored at the Disneyland Resort during the flag Retreat ceremony earlier this week. From the Disney Blog: During the daily flag retreat ceremony at Disneyland park earlier this week, the Disneyland Resort honored retired Marine Col. Jay R. Vargas, who received the Medal of Honor from President Nixon in 1970 for his actions during the … Read more