It seems fitting to salute America and her Independence Day by posting this piece of concept art by Imagineer Herb Ryman. As designed by Walt Disney himself, his original park celebrated and honored our great country. When it came time to build the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, the Imagineers had more freedom and space to create something that would further tell the stories behind our country's rich history. Liberty Square's Concord Bridge, shown above, is the gateway to life as it was centuries ago. It's too bad that in the rush to visit the 999 Happy Haunts of the Haunted Mansion, that guests bypass The Hall of Presidents. It's a show rich in honor and showcasing our freedoms. And it deserves respect for being an incredible tribute to what makes America strong.
From the earliest days of Disneyland and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln to the Magic Kingdom's elegant The Hall of Presidents to Epcot's The American Adventure, these attractions by The Walt Disney Company remind of us our past, look to the future, and tell a story of how blessed we are by God for our freedom. Are we perfect? No. But after traveling with work all over the world, I can tell you with certainty, there is no better place to live.
So, Happy Independence Day! The United
States of America is truly the Land of the Free and the Home of the
Brave. May God's grace rest upon us, and may we once again turn to Him as in days of old!
(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)
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