Invictus Games athletes appearing at the Magic Kingdom

May 06, 2016 in "Invictus Games 2016"

Posted: Friday May 6, 2016 11:05am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Beginning this weekend, the ESPN Wide World of Sports will be home to the 2016 Invictus Games - an international sporting event for injured military service members.

As part of the games, the Magic Kingdom will also be presenting some special entertainment to celebrate the event.

  • May 6 - Invictus Athlete Pre-Parade before Festival of Fantasy at 3pm
  • May 6 - Flag Retreat with Invictus athletes at 5pm in Town Square
  • May 9 - U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performance before Festival of Fantasy at 3pm
  • May 9 to 11 - U.S. Army Herald Trumpets performance at the Main Street U.S.A. train station - 3pm

As always, check in the park for any changes to the schedule.

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jt04May 10, 2016

No doubt. Hope nobody felt the need to make political insinuations that border on exploitation due to the timing. That would be undignified to put it mildly.

wdwmagicMay 09, 2016

Here are some highlights from the opening ceremony.

wdwmagicMay 09, 2016

This is airing in the UK tonight on BBC 1 at 7:30pm.

wdwmagicMay 09, 2016

BoltMay 09, 2016

I turned it on and watched all 2.5 hours without getting up. Such a great thing to be happening in general and even cooler at Walt Disney World.

Next Big ThingMay 09, 2016

The guy that dropped the F-bomb right before George W. Bush was announced on stage was epic and fiery. Sounds like he's been through hell.

JohnDMay 09, 2016

Watching the opening ceremony now. Cool.

wdwmagicMay 06, 2016

Building the 50m pool at Wide World of Sports

jt04May 06, 2016

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=xw-3XyVTzJc

plutofan15May 06, 2016

This is wonderful. Wish I could make it down there for this. I second the motion to encourage anyone there during this time to go and support these men & women. Good luck to all the athletes and I cannot thank you enough for your sacrifice and service.

wdwmagicMay 06, 2016

Invictus Games athletes appearing at the Magic Kingdom

jensenrickApr 18, 2016

Yes indeed. Need to make plans.

Pumbas NakasakApr 15, 2016

Just found out the brother of a friend of mine will be in the British team. Big hand to him.

wdwmagicApr 14, 2016

2016 Invictus Games opening ceremony line-up and tickets now on sale