Check out all the spectacular ways you can celebrate the 4th of July at Walt Disney World this year, including fireworks, entertainment and more.
Orlando is bursting with exciting ways to make your Independence Day crackle, and this year at Walt Disney World Resort, guests can look forward to patriotism at its finest when the resort commemorates the 4th of July with fireworks, extended park hours, entertainment and more.
Magic Kingdom
Fireworks Over Magic Kingdom Park
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will light up the nighttime sky over Magic Kingdom Park with a booming nighttime spectacular.
A simultaneous fireworks display over nearby Seven Seas Lagoon creates an unforgettable experience for guests in the park and nearby Magic Kingdom Resort Area hotels.
This special fireworks show will take place July 3 and July 4 at 9:20 p.m.
Party at Magic Kingdom Park
At Magic Kingdom, you can dance the night away with DJs mixing tunes at a dance party in front of Cinderella Castle and throughout the park during extended park hours: July 3, 9 am -11 pm; July 4, 8 am - 11 pm.
EPCOT
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Glitters in Red, White and Blue
In celebration of the holiday, the iconic Spaceship Earth at EPCOT will be illuminated in bright red, white and blue colors at night. You can bask in a patriotic glow that will reflect across World Celebration, which is part of the park’s recently completed multi-year transformation.
Heartbeat of Freedom following Luminous The Symphony of Us at EPCOT
Sensational patriotic fireworks display, “The Heartbeat of Freedom,” will follow the new nighttime EPCOT fireworks show Luminous “The Symphony of Us.” Performances will take place July 4 at 9 pm.
Voices of Liberty Harmonies at EPCOT
While visiting EPCOT you’ll be treated to the sounds of Americana from the legendary a cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty. The renowned singers perform patriotic numbers throughout the day in the rotunda of The American Adventure.
Special Photo Ops with Patriotic Disney Pals
Get your cameras ready! Some of your favorite Disney pals – dressed for the occasion in their “Spirit of ’76” attire – will meet guests throughout the day at The American Adventure in EPCOT.
Check out the Veterans Portraits in The American Adventure at EPCOT
Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors is a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute that debuted June 9 at EPCOT.
Reflecting President Bush’s personal commitment to military veterans and ongoing work of the Bush Institute’s Veteran and Military Families Program, this extraordinary art exhibit brings together more than 60 vibrant oil paintings by President Bush of service members and veterans who have served in military uniform with honor since 9/11 and whom the President has come to know personally since leaving office.
Food That’s Worth a Salute
For a limited time, Walt Disney World guests can dazzle their taste buds with all-new indulgences debuting this year across the resort and the return of fan-favorites such as the Barbeque Pulled Chicken Sandwich available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT.
Celebrate at Disney Resort Hotels
Select Disney Resort hotels get into the red, white and blue spirit with classic summertime fun, from surprise character appearances, campfires, sing-alongs and marshmallow roasts to Movies Under the Stars and children’s activities. Or just enjoy an afternoon poolside or a leisurely boating excursion on sparkling lakes and waterways.
Guests staying in Disney Resort hotels on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake can cap off their day viewing the nightly Electrical Water Pageant.
This cavalcade of sea creatures in lights includes a patriotic grand finale featuring the American flag and stars all in sparkling lights.
More information about special activities is available in each resort’s daily schedule.
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