Disney Celebrates America - Season 1

First aired: 7/3/2026 16 episodes

Episodes

1. America the Beautiful

Aired: 7/3/2026

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.

2. Pre-Party Across America

Aired: 7/3/2026

Linsey Davis hosts from New Orleans, and Lara Spencer and Sam Champion anchor from New York as celebrations across the country get started.

3. Party Across America

Aired: 7/3/2026

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.

4. Nightline (Special Edition)

Aired: 7/4/2026

Celebrating 80 years of news storytelling at ABC News; profile of the Hartford Courant, the oldest newspaper in the country.

5. GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (1)

Aired: 7/4/2026

A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.

6. GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (2)

Aired: 7/4/2026

A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.

7. Dawn in America

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.

8. Good Morning America (Special Edition)

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.

9. Hometowns and Heroes

Aired: 7/4/2026

Storytelling on America's westward expansion via a cross-country adventure.

10. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Aired: 7/4/2026

Coverage of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest features top-ranked Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and more.

11. 7 Natural Wonders of America

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.

12. Dreamers and Innovators

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.

13. SportsCenter (Special Edition)

Aired: 7/4/2026

Iconic American sports moments; the enduring cultural impact of sports in America; essays, featured storytelling and appearances from multiple ESPN personalities.

14. World News Tonight with David Muir (Special Edition)

Aired: 7/4/2026

The latest headlines and stories on America's anniversary.

15. Countdown to Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.

16. Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash

Aired: 7/4/2026

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.