RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
Disney is marking America's 250th anniversary with a 24-hour celebration featuring the musical RAGTIME and a dedicated television special.
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Disney is hosting a star-spangled celebration to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. The festivities include the participation of RAGTIME in a 24-hour event, a look inside the Walt Disney Archives, and a spotlight on Yosemite National Park as one of the 7 Wonders of America.
Coverage from the Disney Parks Blog and BroadwayWorld emphasizes the scale of the anniversary events. ABC Network is broadcasting a special titled 'Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness' on Monday at 8/7c, while ABC30 Fresno is focusing on the connection to national parks.
Upcoming activities include the broadcast of the 'Pursuit of Happiness' special and further exhibitions from the Walt Disney Archives involving 'National Treasure'.
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Quick answers
What is the theme of the Disney special airing on ABC?
The special is titled 'Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness'.
Which musical is participating in the 24-hour celebration?
RAGTIME is joining the celebration.
What location is being highlighted as one of the 7 Wonders of America?
Yosemite National Park is being featured in coverage by ABC30 Fresno.
Coverage (6)
- Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness ABC Network · 18h ago
- Disney Celebrates America: ABC30 takes a look at one of the 7 Wonders of America, Yosemite National Park ABC30 Fresno · 18h ago
- From Main Street to ‘National Treasure’: A Look Inside the Walt Disney Archives at America’s 250th thewaltdisneycompany.com · 18h ago
- Watch the 'Disney Celebrates America': The Pursuit of Happiness' Special MONDAY 8/7c ABC Network · 18h ago
- A Star-Spangled Celebration: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary with Disney Magic Disney Parks Blog · 18h ago
- RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary BroadwayWorld · 18h ago broke it first
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