The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band had its first performance in Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, FL on Wednesday evening. Photos taken by Butler Marching Band parents

The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band performed at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday evening.

According to band director Jeffrey Kroner, 172 students traveled south to participate in the parade in Disney's Magic Kingdom.

The band was unable to travel to Disney World last year due to COVID-19, Kroner said.

“We've traveled here since 1997 with the exception of last year,” Kroner said. “It's so great to have the kids be able to do a trip.”

Students and chaperones departed by bus from Butler on Monday morning and traveled 20 hours to Orlando. They will leave the amusement park Saturday and return to Butler on Sunday.

A portion of this story is shared with you as a digital media exclusive. The full story will be available tomorrow for subscribers. Please consider supporting our local, independent newsroom by subscribing at butlereagle.com.

The instrumentalists of Butler High School’s Golden Tornado Marching Band before their performance. Photos taken by Butler Marching Band parents

The Sequinettes Dance and Flag teams of Butler Marching Band before the parade in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Photos taken by Butler Marching Band parents