About this episode

The episode celebrates America250 with a focus on patriotic attractions at Disney parks and features special performances.

Hello travelers and Happy Independence Day! This week we're celebrating America250 with a medley of patriotic attractions around the parks including the Hall of Presidents, the American Adventure, a scene from Carousel of Progress, and Soarin Across America. Plus, you'll hear the flag retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom featuring the Dapper Dans, and a special America250 performance from the Voices of Liberty at Epcot. Happy 4th of July from all of us at Walkabout the World. We are listener supported - contribute to the Dole Whip Fund via Google or Apple Pay. Thanks! Walkabout the World is now on TikTok! Come follow our visual companion to the audio podcast at Walkabout.the.world.pod on TikTok And of course, visit us on Instagram and at walkabouttheworld.com - find links to all the things - attraction episodes, Insta accounts of all the hosts, and even how to buy your own Walkabout shirt!

People in this episode

Host: Walkabout The World

Topics covered

• patriotic attractions
• Independence Day
• Disney parks
• America250
• celebration
• travel

Keywords

• America250
• Independence Day
• Disney
• Magic Kingdom
• Epcot
• Voices of Liberty
• Dapper Dans
• attractions
• travel
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Voices of Liberty, Dapper Dans

Books & works: Hall of Presidents, American Adventure, Carousel of Progress, Soarin Across America

Places: America, Magic Kingdom, Epcot

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