Just ahead of the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Walt Disney World Cast Members teamed up with the NFL to welcome the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivorsand families of fallen military heroes for a day filled with Disney magic.
Walt Disney World Cast Members and the National Football League teamed up this past weekend to welcome families of fallen military heroes to Magic Kingdom as part of a special, fun-filled trip to Florida. The military families came to Walt Disney World from across the country as part of a special NFL Pro Bowl experience organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors or “TAPS” for short.
During the families’ visit to Orlando, Walt Disney World treated them to a full day at the resort before the NFL hosted them for the Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Feb. 4.
TAPS is a nonprofit organization that provides support services to the loved ones of fallen service members, also known as Gold Star families.
On hand to help welcome the families of the fallen and the TAPS team were Mickey Mouse, the Walt Disney World Ambassadors and members of the Disney SALUTE veteran employee resource group who understand the loss of fellow service members due to military-connected service.
“At TAPS we honor our fallen heroes every day,” said Diana Roday Hosford, TAPS Vice President, Sports & Entertainment. “We appreciated celebrating the life and service of all our loved ones with the Disney SALUTE team and all the cast members who made us feel like family when they welcomed us to the Magic Kingdom. Our time in Walt Disney World brings such joy and happiness to our TAPS families, it’s always very special to be here.”
“Our parks are places that create happiness for all who visit, especially military families who can just enjoy being together in between times of extended separations,” said Walt Disney World Ambassador Serena Arvizu. “Being able to show support and provide this magical space for families to heal is one of the best parts of working for this company – it’s the Disney difference in action.”
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