About this episode

The episode discusses Disney's plans for America's 250th anniversary celebration and updates on the EPCOT Festival of the Arts.

In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss Disney's United States of America's 250th anniversary celebration next year, including updating Soarin' to Soarin' Across America, extended fireworks displays, and great discounts for military members and their families. EPCOT also revealed dates and entertainment for the 2026 Festival of the Arts. Among other news, Disney Vacation Club Members have opportunities to watch A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland from a special reserved section in the Small World Promenade, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is converting from 3D to enhanced 2D visuals, and more! N172 My DVC Points is proudly sponsored by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. Disney celebrates America's 250th with new version of Soarin’ Last month, Disney announced that the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States will kick-off on Veterans day, November 11th, and continue through July 4th, 2026. The biggest piece of news is that Soarin’ will be updated to “Soarin’ across America” in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle

Guest: Sue

Topics covered

• Disney news
• America's 250th anniversary
• EPCOT Festival of the Arts
• Disney Vacation Club
• fireworks displays
• military discounts

Keywords

• Disney
• 250th anniversary
• EPCOT
• Soarin' Across America
• fireworks
• military discounts
• A Christmas Fantasy Parade
• Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

Sponsors

DVC Resale Market, DVC Rental Store, Monera Financial

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Disney Vacation Club

Books & works: A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

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