Tag: 9/11
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Disneyland Flag Raising | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 23, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disneyland hosted a flag-raising ceremony as American flags returned to full staff in the wake of the September 11 attacks. A large crowd gathered in Town Square before the Disneyland Band opened the event with patriotic Sousa marches. Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Disneyland President Cynthia Harriss made remarks celebrating…
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The Loudest Silence: How Disneyland Honored 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later
On Friday, September 11, 2026, people across the country and around the world paused to remember the tragic events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The horrific events of that day changed the course of history. 25 years later, the impacts of that day are still felt. From how people enter airports to how…
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Never Forget the Day Disneyland Didn’t Open
25 years ago today, Disneyland didn’t open its gates. There were no parades, and the Disneyland Band didn’t perform. Instead, the park remained strangely silent as the world faced a new reality. 1,000 miles away, a young Mr. Daps found himself with one of the few TVs in a dorm room. Eyes were glued to…
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September 11th | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disney’s U.S. resorts modified operations following the morning terrorist attacks. All four Walt Disney World parks closed early, with cast members forming human chains to gently usher guests toward the exits. The Disneyland Resort never opened due to the time difference. The resorts on both coasts waived charges for rooms,…