Flag Retreat Question

[Swtonscrappn]

We are now less than 45 days from our first WDW trip!!! In the past I had heard about the Flag Retreat they do every day at 5pm in MK. Is there any way for my boy scout to participate in that ceremony? I know its something he would really enjoy.

 

[Robo]

We are now less than 45 days from our first WDW trip!!! In the past I had heard about the Flag Retreat they do every day at 5pm in MK. Is there any way for my boy scout to participate in that ceremony? I know its something he would really enjoy.

He can stand there at attention, like many guests do.

The actual "participant guest" will be chosen from members of the US Armed Forces.
A Magic Kingdom Entertainment CM selects at random a Veteran to participate in the ceremony.

 

[theskyisawake]

My husband, dad and brother actually got to participate in the ceremony a few years ago. It was such a neat experience. They usually only pick 1 Veteran, but their story was so unique, all 3 were given the opportunity to participate.

 

[disnut8]

We are now less than 45 days from our first WDW trip!!! In the past I had heard about the Flag Retreat they do every day at 5pm in MK. Is there any way for my boy scout to participate in that ceremony? I know its something he would really enjoy.

As Robo said, just standing there at attention and showing respect for the flag will be enough. It's a very moving experience. I will PM you some advice for how to get a bit more out of it.

 

[leeg229]

They usually have a young student recite the Pledge of Allegiance before they play God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner so if your Scout is in the right place at the right time he could be chosen... Unfortunately I do not know the selection process.

 

[Crystal824]

I think the selection process for the veteran is random and probably so is the boy scout selection. On our last trip as we were coming into the MK, I saw a CM talking to a veteran about doing the flag retreat. She grabbed him on the way in because he was wearing a VFW hat.