Magic Kingdom FireworksThis year, Disney Parks will be celebrating our nation’s birthday for an entire week! Independence Week, part of Disney Parks’ “Limited Time Magic,” will run July 1-7, 2013. Whether celebrating at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or at the Disneyland® Resort in California, there is one guarantee – no shortage of fireworks!

Here is a look at planned Independence Week events:

Walt Disney World® Resort

Magic Kingdom® Park

  • “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” – A 15-minute nighttime fireworks spectacular featuring special perimeter fireworks giving you 360-degrees of sparkles in the sky! The show will take place at 9pm on July 3rd and 4th and at 10p July 1st-2nd and 5th-7th
  • Special Preparade Processional – Goofy, Donald, and Pluto will be joined by the Main Street Philharmonic and the Citizens of Main Street for a special patriotic processional down Main Street, U.S.A.® right before the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade. July 1st-7th, 2013
  • Patriotic treats – Special patriotic treats will be available throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort including a Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Shortcake at Storybook Treats

Epcot® – July 4th only

  • Patriotic Character Meet & Greet – Meet with Disney’s characters adorned in their patriotic dress from 11:30a-2:30p and 3:30p-6:00p near Kidcot at American Adventure on July 4th
  • Voices of Liberty Fourth of July Concert – Located in America Gardens Theatre, this special show will feature the amazingly talented a capella Voices of Liberty, the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps, and maybe even a special appearance by some of your favorite Disney characters. Showtimes are 12:30p, 1:45p, and 3:00p on July 4th
  • “The Heartbeat of Freedom” – A special tribute to America titled “The Heartbeat of Freedom” will take place after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at 10:00p on July 4th
  • Slippery When Wet – As part of the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute will play at America Gardens Theatre at 5:15p, 6:30p, 7:45p, and 9:00p on July 4th. Click here for details on performances throughout the rest of the week
  • Patriotic treats – Special patriotic treats will be available throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. Epcot® will feature a Red, White, and Blue “Baked Alaska” Mousse and Skillet-Baked Peach Cobbler

Disney’s Hollywood Studios® – July 4th only

  • “Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration” – An all-new celebration in front of the Sorcerers Hat! The Party starts at 6p with a DJ followed by performances by “Mulch, Sweat & Shears” at 7p, 8p, 9p, and 10p. It all leads up for an amazing rock ‘n roll fireworks display at 10:15p!
  • Patriotic treats – Be sure to purchase a special 4th of July Cupcake with apple pie filling, caramel buttercream and apple crisp topping.

Disneyland® Resort

Disneyland® Park

  • “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” – The skies above Sleeping Beauty Castle will light up during this special patriotic fireworks spectacular. Don’t forget to bring your “Glow with the Show” Ears! Show begins at 9:30p July 1st-7th
  • Patriotic Character Meet & Greet – Mickey Mouse will greet guests in his patriotic attire every evening July 1st-7th in Town Square
  • Patriotic treats – Be on the lookout for special patriotic treats – Red, White & Blue Mason Jar Desserts, patriotic cotton candy, 4th of July cupcakes, and Apple Pie Pockets

Disney California Adventure® Park

  • World of Color Preshow – A special patriotic preshow will be show prior to World of Color. Be sure to purchase your “Glow with the Show” Ears to show your colors

Other patriotic activities will be taking place around the Parks and Resorts as well. Consult your Daily Times Guide for more information. All events and characters are subject to change. Theme park admission is required for all events listed above.