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Walt Disney World Expecting Black Diamond Jet Team to Fly Over the Area Tonight

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Credit - Disney Tips

The Black Diamond Jet Team is a civilian-owned air aerobatic jet team, comparable to the Navy’s jet team, The Blue Angels.  The Black Diamonds are all set to fly over Walt Disney World this evening, May 19th, 2017.  The appearance is expected as part of the opening for the 2017 Special Olympics State Summer Games.  This event is scheduled to take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports.  The opening ceremony will kick off at 8PM EST tonight.  This is a great event for a great cause and the appearance of the Black Diamond Jet Team is sure to be exciting and entertainment for all of the guests.

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The Black Diamond Jet Team features five L-39s and one T-33 plane.  The planes are all painted in camouflage paint to match each other.  The group is based out of Lakeland, FL, so they are usually very close by.  The pilots are former Navy and Air Force fighter pilots, so they definitely know what they are doing.  It is always a treat when these kinds of shows happen at Walt Disney World, especially since the areas around Walt Disney World are typically no fly zones.

Who out there will have the opportunity to see them tonight?  We would love to see your pictures and video!

About Christy Caby

I am a diehard Disney fanatic! I fell in love with all things Disney from an early age and that only increased once I first visited Walt Disney World! It led me to complete a yearlong Disney College Program working at merchandise locations within Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Disney-MGM Studios at that time) and I worked for Disney Parks & Resorts Technology in Project/Program Management. Now I get to write about Disney and help others plan their magical vacations! Disney holds a special place in the hearts of my entire family as my husband proposed there, we honeymooned there, took trips while pregnant with each of my boys and have visited with them many, many times from 8 weeks old through now. One of my favorite memories from each trip is always the look on my kids’ faces the first time they see the castle. I’d love to help you plan your magical vacation! Request a free quote at http://magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/christy-caby/ or look for me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christy.caby. Have a magical day!