Watch as the United States Air Force flies over Magic Kingdom for the Fourth
In celebration of Independence Day, Walt Disney World Resort hosted a breathtaking U.S. Air Force flyover Magic Kingdom today, on July 4, 2023.
The Air Force showcased their capabilities with two flyovers as part of their national outreach program which aims to engage and inspire the next generation of patriotism. At approximately 10:30 a.m. a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets flown by the 33rd Fighter Wing made two passes over the Magic Kingdom park and resort area. The first also included an KC-135 tanker flown by the 6th Air Refueling Wing.
2023 marks the Air Force’s 100 years of aerial refueling capabilities. This year is also the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
The flyover is the latest example of Disney’s long history of support for the military dating back to Disney’s founders, Walt and Roy Disney, who both served their country during the First World War.
That tradition continues today with events like the daily Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom, where an active-duty military member or veteran is selected from the park’s daily visitors to be honored. The Walt Disney Company has also been a leading proponent of hiring, training and supporting military veterans with the Heroes Work Here initiative, the Heroes Supply Here program and Disney’s Veterans Institute.
Video and photos by Ricardo and Daisy Galarza, and Matt Roseboom.
