After the movie, survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack received warm applause as they made their way to Survivors watch from the stage as the sky is filled with celebratory fire from Ford Island. The giant screen lifted like a garage door to reveal a breathtaking view of the USS Arizona Memorial and the battleship USS Missouri, illuminated a moment later by the largest fireworks display ever at Pearl Harbor. Inside at the party, rippled drapes hid the industrial walls of the hangar bays like frosting on a thick, steel wedding cake, red, white and deep, true blue. A swirling, sparkling school of people swam in crimson light, flowing to music like the tide, from end to end in the hangar bays, pausing briefly to gobble up food and drink or mingle with the stars, in constant search for the next precious moment. Many Sailors found a fairy godmother that night, and her name was Disney.
Guests hurry to the hangar bay for the party.
Those who attended the party mingled with the stars from the movie and other celebrity guests including world champion figure skater Michelle Kwan and NBA coach Pat Riley. Another screening of the movie took place the following night for those who couldn't attend the premiere.