Disney has the privilege of making happiness for service members and their households, recognizing the numerous sacrifices they make for our nation. We just lately had the glory of creating some magic for relations of fallen U.S. army heroes together with a household of a fallen British service member, our third time internet hosting this group for a special occasion of enjoyable at Walt Disney World Resort alongside the Nationwide Soccer League (NFL).
These households traveled to Orlando from throughout the nation and even so far as England, as a part of an NFL Professional Bowl expertise organized by the Tragedy Help Program for Survivors (TAPS). The nonprofit is concentrated on offering compassionate care and complete sources to the family members of fallen army heroes.
Earlier than they kicked off their weekend of soccer enjoyable, the households started their day experiencing the joy of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and even a enjoyable greeting with Star-Lord.
The households shared reminiscences and delightful moments honoring their fallen heroes. We had been grateful to assist make their go to to Walt Disney World a particular expertise as they created new, enduring and completely happy reminiscences in our parks.
“At the moment was magical, enjoyable, and crammed with surprises for the households of the fallen. These unbelievable Walt Disney World welcomes have change into a practice for TAPS and being so private and significant, the Disney Salute group makes us really feel like household. We’re so grateful we’re capable of come to Orlando with the NFL for the Professional Bowl and to convey a few of the magic of Disney into this very particular weekend,” stated Diana Roday Hosford, TAPS vice chairman, Sports activities & Leisure.
The day was made much more particular with a heat welcome from members of our Disney SALUTE veteran worker useful resource group, who perceive the expertise of dropping fellow service members resulting from military-connected service. Disney SALUTE was created over 10 years in the past to honor and empower our forged members with army backgrounds, fostering a way of group and help.
Additionally in attendance had been Walt Disney World Ambassadors, Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad.
“Serena and I each come from army households. We perceive the sort of impression these moments have for households as they create new, completely happy reminiscences collectively. It’s so vital for us to acknowledge and thank the women and men serving our nation, in addition to their households, for the sacrifices they make each day,” stated Shannon.
Disney’s admiration for members of the U.S. Armed Forces dates again to greater than 100 years in the past, starting with our founders Walt and Roy O. Disney who each served their nation throughout World Battle I.
Our relationship with TAPS is among the some ways by which we’re persevering with this legacy. To be taught extra about how we champion veterans and army households and create moments of happiness, go to Impression.Disney.com.
