Veterans Day 2026 at Disneyland: Flag Retreat, Merch & More

Disneyland Resort is marking Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 with a special Flag Retreat in Disneyland Park, a Mickey Mouse merchandise collection inspired by all branches of the U.S. military, and specially priced tickets and hotel rooms for eligible service members.

Here’s everything Disney has shared, plus the military tributes you can find around the resort year-round.

Veterans Day 2026 at Disneyland: At a Glance

Veterans Day Flag Retreat at Disneyland Park

The Flag Retreat is a time-honored Disneyland Park tradition. Flag ceremonies have been held daily at Disneyland since the park opened in 1955. On Veterans Day, the ceremony features a U.S. military band and United States veteran Cast Members.

• Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Time: 4:15 PM, per the Disneyland Resort calendar (subject to change)
• Where: Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland Park
• Park hours that day: 8 AM to 11 PM at Disneyland Park, per the calendar

Disney’s Veterans Day page doesn’t list the time, so check the Disneyland Resort calendar on the day.

Veterans Day Merchandise: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Editions

Disney’s 2026 Veterans Day collection features Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs inspired by all branches of the U.S. military. It includes a T-shirt, spirit jersey, mug and baseball cap, sold at select shops at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort while supplies last.

The photos on the Disney Parks Blog show the Walt Disney World edition, with Walt Disney World on the T-shirt and jersey. A commemorative pin is part of the release too, but Disney says it’s sold only at Walt Disney World.

Where to Buy Veterans Day Merchandise at Disneyland Resort

• Emporium in Disneyland Park
• Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure
• World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District

Military Theme Park Tickets at Disneyland

Eligible active and retired U.S. military personnel can buy specially priced Disneyland Resort theme park tickets. Disney lists these prices:

• Where to buy: participating U.S. military base ticket offices, or online through GOVX for eligible service members. Disney notes base offices may charge less than the listed prices.
• Who’s eligible: active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, Coast Guard, Space Force, and the PHS and NOAA Commissioned Corps. Either the service member or their spouse (not both) can buy tickets for themselves, family and friends.
• Ticket limits: up to 6 three- or four-day Park Hopper tickets per service member or spouse, and one of them must be used by the service member or spouse. Magic Key holders can buy up to 5.
• ID and reservations: valid military ID is required to buy tickets, and to use the 3- and 4-day tickets. Every visit also needs a park reservation.
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass versions also include special PhotoPass lenses and unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads from the day of the visit.

Military Rates at Disneyland Resort Hotels

Eligible active and retired members of the U.S. military can also get special rates on select rooms at Disneyland Resort Hotels.

• Book by: December 27, 2026, by calling (866) 309-9737
• Stays: select nights through December 31, 2026
• Rooms: up to 2 per reservation, subject to availability. Select Concierge rooms, suites and Villas are excluded.
• Check-in: the service member or their spouse must stay in the room and show valid military ID. Without it, the regular room price is charged for the whole stay.

Disney hasn’t published the discount amount. Theme park tickets and park reservations are separate.

Military Tributes to Find in Disneyland Park

Walt Disney’s Seabees Statue

During World War II, Disney artists created more than 1,200 military insignias for military and auxiliary units, including designs for the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees. The name combines “sea” for maritime work and “bee” for industriousness, and it sounds like “CB,” short for Construction Battalion.

In honor of Walt’s generosity and patriotism, the Navy presented him with this statue in 1966 and named him an Honorary Seabee. You can see it inside the Main Street Opera House as part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure tells the story of Tiana’s father, James, a World War I veteran. He served in the 369th Regiment, one of the first African American regiments to serve with the American Expeditionary Forces.

Walt Disney Imagineers created photos of James serving in France for the queue’s walls. Look for the framed newspaper clipping in Tiana’s kitchen that shows him receiving the Croix de Guerre from the French government for valiant service in action.

Fowler’s Harbor

This area in Frontierland is named for Rear Admiral Joe Fowler, a U.S. Navy veteran whom Walt Disney personally hired in 1954 to lead construction of Disneyland Park.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and MIT, Fowler served in both World Wars and helped design naval vessels including the USS Lexington and USS Saratoga, according to Disney. After retiring as a Rear Admiral in 1948, he began a 25-year career with Disney, including work as a technical advisor on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He retired from Disney in 1978 and was named a Disney Legend in 1990.

Military Tributes in Disney California Adventure

Soarin’ Across America

The queue of Soarin’ Across America in Grizzly Peak has aviation and military exhibits. The Wings of Fame exhibit displays photos of 18 of the greatest airplanes designed and built in California, many flown by famous pilots to set and break records. It also pays tribute to great doers and dreamers of California aviation, and to historic planes flown by military service members.

The attraction’s hangar exterior was inspired by a similar structure at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert.

Walt and Roy O. Disney Served in World War I

The Walt Disney Company’s admiration for the U.S. Armed Forces dates back to its founding more than 100 years ago. Both founders served during World War I: Roy O. Disney in the U.S. Navy, and Walt Disney as a driver in the American Red Cross Ambulance Corps.

For more stories about how Disney honors service members and their families, see Disney Salutes on the Disney Parks Blog.

Veterans Day at Disneyland: FAQ

What time is the Veterans Day Flag Retreat at Disneyland?

The Disneyland Resort calendar lists the Flag Retreat Ceremony at 4:15 PM on November 11, 2026, in Town Square at Disneyland Park. Times can change, so check the calendar on the day.

Where can I buy the Veterans Day merchandise at Disneyland?

Emporium in Disneyland Park, Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure, and World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District, while supplies last.

Is the Veterans Day pin sold at Disneyland?

No. Disney says the commemorative pin is available at Walt Disney World Resort.

Can I buy Disneyland military tickets online?

Eligible service members can buy through GOVX, and tickets are also sold at participating U.S. military base ticket offices.