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UK Pavilion - Queen Elizabeth
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Ayla
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The flags at Disney aren't magic, nor are they in a bubble. Disney is required to follow protocol and flag codes when the US flag is decreed to be lowered to half-staff.
Smiley/OCD
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Yes, and on 9/12/2001, the Queen broke protocol, and had the Star Spangled Banner played out of respect and solidarity for us…there’s NO reason a subdued tribute couldn’t be done.
That hasn’t been the only year. It occurred a year ago on the 20th anniversary also.
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
Lies. Captain EO tribute.
Also that were remembered, 67 Brits who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.
Mickey5150
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There is only 1 real US flag in WDW and that's in the square on Main Street. That's the only flag that should be required to follow protocol.
Yeah, I expected something. Yes, I know ow Disney stay away from that sort of thing but it's a pretty big death and a situation that will never happen again.
Yep, I'm very disappointed that 'something' couldn't be done. This is not any old queen/king...this is someone who has dedicated 70 years to their country and led the way around the world. Someone of the likes the world will NEVER see again and someone who should be acknowledged.
I'm not expecting the whole park to come to a standstill, but come on, I'm sure a projection of the union jack somewhere in the UK area of Epcot wouldn't be too hard for Disney to sort.
Maybe we arent as close as nations as we think.
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Exactly. You’re in the UK Pavilion. The least they could do is honour (yes UK spelling), Her Majesty the Queen. I’m not there so wouldn’t know. Maybe they did.
Well, we walked through it last night and tonight and nothing, sadly.
I guess the official US flag was at half staff out front per US flag protocol. Too bad they couldn’t be bothered to do something at the UK pavilion.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
No
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Ayla
Well-Known Member
Who in the world fed you that hogwash?
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
I prefer claptrap, hogxxxx is over at Universal.....
Indy_UK
Well-Known Member
Considering they like the use Walt’s memory at every turn to sell their new crap these days, I though Disney would actually show some respect for one of the biggest figure heads in the world.
nickys
Premium Member
The Keys to the Kingdom tour for one.
The flags down Main Street have 45 stars on them. When Walt lived in Marcelino, There were only 45 states, and that flag was the official flag of the USA. But these are not subject to the rules, since there is only one official flag at a time.
The flags at the entrances to each park are the 50 star current official flag. Hence they are lowered each night.
Now Disney could be feeding its guests hogwash for all I know. But that’s what I learned when I did the tour.
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Cast members had makeshift memorials to remember one of their own who was killed at the Orlando Pulse nightclub in 2016.
Mickey5150
Well-Known Member
OK sorry, there is 1 official flag at each park, the rest as your article states do not need to follow flag protocol.No
Walt Disney Theme Park’s American Flags - Military Disney Tips Blog
Walt Disney was a proud American, who not only embraced, but exemplified the American Spirit of Exceptionalism. This is evident still today with attractions like The Hall of Presidents and the American Adventure. Visitors to Disney theme parks will notice that each park has a large flag pole...