Disney Launches America 250 Push With Soarin’ Across America

Overview

• Disney has rolled out “Disney Celebrates America,” a company-wide America 250 program spanning parks, TV, merchandise, and events that runs from Veterans Day 2025 through Independence Day weekend 2026.
• A new version of the Soarin’ ride opens May 26 at EPCOT and July 2 at Disney California Adventure, featuring only U.S. landscapes plus a National Geographic trivia queue about American history and geography.
• Parks are debuting visible tie-ins, including patriotic snacks and collectibles at Disneyland, with a new Sam Eagle popcorn bucket drawing early attention.
• EPCOT’s American Adventure pavilion is extending the Portraits of Courage art exhibit through the July 4 weekend in 2026, and ABC, ESPN, and National Geographic are adding America-focused programming tied to the campaign.
• The Magic Kingdom removals that alarmed fans remain in place as Piston Peak replaces the Rivers of America area, signaling Disney is pairing IP-led growth with a renewed emphasis on patriotic storytelling.