# RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-02 05:50 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.35

## Executive Summary
Disney is marking America's 250th anniversary with a 24-hour celebration featuring the musical RAGTIME and a dedicated television special.

## Intelligence Brief
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'.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Anniversary, RAGTIME Joins Disney, Celebration of America, Disney Celebrates America ABC30, Wonders of America Yosemite National Park, From Main Street, A Look Inside the Walt Disney Archives, Watch the Disney Celebrates America The Pursuit of Happiness Special MONDAY

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Network | Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1rb20ycl8wWi1ORWxERHozTkJmSGxnT2hOYWVFWERlTjlkWnRfZG5aS3JnOUFjWHliNGpNbUtkUkRCN2IyZDU0ZlBDRGU2Ujc1TFZ2d0dhVzEwUVRVMnZZM2w3WlN1RFZFMnE2YTc1UFYzTmpROGg3cnNMMlg?oc=5) |
| ABC30 Fresno | Disney Celebrates America: ABC30 takes a look at one of the 7 Wonders of America, Yosemite National Park | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQQjBoVlpwbVFKaThZM1p6Um5Kd2g0dXAyZHg0cDcxbTQ2cDQxVVluV2o3QW9CclVJZkhxbm1KNmRxU1lVUmhwdkdlV1dyc1lGaGt5MHJPUU9FTHA0aUNZUnJyWjhoM1hZVXlFZDRpTVNMUE1JbDY1aDh2cUVGOWNoNTNVVGtaMlBmMWpXWXhrTnVFRHpfb0hlWlJvRF9yWmMxZ0pOWVNKNm9ldnZf0gGyAUFVX3lxTE1PcDdlcFhZcTFqdzV0SUQ3amY0U2VENTFKUTNXbUdQT0tFLU82T2dBNmVVRXBPbUZrUkNHVV9FODB2TzZtT1UxWXFnT3piZjVHRWhpVm8telZ3Z29CZ1RqU1phMnQ5a2VNNXZBYVZsN2paSjhsdXFPNUYxTnJKU2NFVE50NkptUjU0NTBGQjk3TjQ5TzlkS3RVR1hzOHRtMm85VGFSS1B) |
| thewaltdisneycompany.com | From Main Street to ‘National Treasure’: A Look Inside the Walt Disney Archives at America’s 250th | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFByR1J3OXpkTGxPdXZobHBJZXdwSS1IMWJDNDdFUXdBa0ZCSGp3UGtjdGU2bkVnMk83TGRnejdYUTVmTjNBZkhKb21MTDJXN1ZtX2x6R2hQV1VxTkszbHlFU1dkMTJ0aXpjT09hUWVJRkZVOVU3?oc=5) |
| ABC Network | Watch the 'Disney Celebrates America': The Pursuit of Happiness' Special MONDAY 8/7c | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFA4Y1ZaZW9saFB1X2tTbGxYWDFyMTZrTmhkMWNZTkt5R0NiY19pN1VxNXpNT0JtaHU0WFJHVEVyRmN0YTNJNzZjUXE1UC1GOU5mOGdsZGM3ZlFGNzE4NDVQUmlaNF9SdVFlRWxPZzJOamc0MWxQT0RwR0lma3Fla0U?oc=5) |
| Disney Parks Blog | A Star-Spangled Celebration: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary with Disney Magic | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNZzRpVE4wRmlYRFNfVTNvakRqVjhWb0pCSUd0dVFhUGVKRk10eks0ank5V2FXTzRteHBTM0hRVGF5cDQ5YnFtczFEbWpISWRnRnNOTDdLZmFhM0VYSlRIWm1mbWtOOXZRNzBsVWFjMm83cjF0MVVjRkVlanlCTVdSeldyQW0xck9kNUdnN3U2ZVdDX1pJQ2g5VllWaG1PSmFKaTdj?oc=5) |
| BroadwayWorld | RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary | 2026-07-01 14:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPUVotUjRRLWVtVG5JWm5ONFVIZ01DVUpHYVJfRVFHQy1ZVlh6VGo1RVhxOXhTWFV6cXhEVkdzNVY3X3JRckt1TEVTNkNSLU1tQllGWDYwV19qSXdXUXlhRDg5T0pmOHRrV3ZneFl1dEk1Vk9BN2dkeUVPelE2cjh4Z29KakU1d0trb2hqUmpPWlpGcHM0X3NPNnFKcngyRTZyRWJDSDZTVDVqYVJMSmZIbVZqOE1jRlJUblE?oc=5) |

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