Disney Celebrates America (2026)

Synopsis

ABC, ABC News, ESPN and National Geographic present a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

First Air Date: 2026-07-03

Last Air Date: 2026-07-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 14

Networks: ABC

Top Cast

David Muir as Self - Host
Ryan Seacrest as Self - Host
Robin Roberts as Self - Host
George Stephanopoulos as Self - Host
Michael Strahan as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: America the Beautiful (2026-07-03)

David Muir anchors a first-of-its-kind artistic illumination of the Statue of Liberty from deep inside the iconic monument; Brandi Carlile performs "America the Beautiful," accompanied by SistaStrings.
Ep. 2: Pre-Party Across America (2026-07-03)

Linsey Davis hosts from New Orleans, and Lara Spencer and Sam Champion anchor from New York as celebrations across the country get started.
Ep. 3: Party Across America (2026-07-03)

The music and culture of New Orleans; jazz musician Wynton Marsalis; the San Antonio River Walk; a Disney cruise ship along the coast of Alaska; celebration in Las Vegas; fireworks in Los Angeles.
Ep. 4: Nightline (Special Edition) (2026-07-04)

Celebrating 80 years of news storytelling at ABC News; profile of the Hartford Courant, the oldest newspaper in the country.
Ep. 5: GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (1) (2026-07-04)

A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.
Ep. 6: GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (2) (2026-07-04)

A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.
Ep. 7: Dawn in America (2026-07-04)

Tracing American history from colonial times through the Declaration of Independence; live sunrise moments; the legacy of "Schoolhouse Rock"; preview of the Tall Ship Parade in the New York Harbor; the history of immigration and naturalization; Revolutionary-era re-enactments; active service members and their families at Ramstein Base in Germany; the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia; the national anthem; the history of the American flag; children read the Declaration of Independence.
Ep. 8: Good Morning America (Special Edition) (2026-07-04)

Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan will each present a deep dive into their own American journeys and how their families arrived in the United States; reporting on the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army.
Ep. 9: Hometowns and Heroes (2026-07-04)

Storytelling on America's westward expansion via a cross-country adventure.
Ep. 10: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest (2026-07-04)

Coverage of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest features top-ranked Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and more.
Ep. 11: 7 Natural Wonders of America (2026-07-04)

The Seven Natural Wonders of America and how they have shaped the people and culture of the country; an exclusive glimpse of National Geographic's brand-new Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C.
Ep. 12: Dreamers and Innovators (2026-07-04)

Coverage of parades and other live events happening around the country; the birth of Hollywood cinema; the history of American fashion; the space race, lunar landing and Artemis II; the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions over the years; Americans' obsession with cars and the automobile industry; the research vessel The Nautilus.
Ep. 13: SportsCenter (Special Edition) (2026-07-04)

Iconic American sports moments; the enduring cultural impact of sports in America; essays, featured storytelling and appearances from multiple ESPN personalities.
Ep. 14: World News Tonight with David Muir (Special Edition) (2026-07-04)

The latest headlines and stories on America's anniversary.
Ep. 15: Countdown to Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash (2026-07-04)

A look at the upcoming "Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" celebration with host Ryan Seacrest; interviews with performers Boyz II Men and Clint Black; an all-access pass to the "Camp Rock 3" nationwide bus tour as it stops in Nashville; Jesse Palmer visits MrBeast's headquarters in Greenville, N.C.
Ep. 16: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash (2026-07-04)

Ryan Seacrest hosts the celebration featuring fireworks and musical performances, including The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Elizabeth Nichols, Emily Ann Roberts, John Crist, Lauren Daigle, Little Big Town, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, Sublime and Tim McGraw.