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Fourth of July in Disney World

Nighttime Skies on the 4th of July

Theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort will pixie dust the night skies in celebration of America’s Birthday! Whether watching the patriotic display atย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park, the rock ‘n’ roll spectacular atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, or one of the shows, you can celebrate the holiday with a real BANG – Disney-style!

  • Magic Kingdomยฎ Park in Florida will present โ€œDisneyโ€™s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.โ€ย This patriotic fireworks spectacular pays homage to the hopes and dreams of Americaโ€™s forefathers. The spectacular happens twice – July 3rd & 4th at 9p.
  • At Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ,ย the โ€œCoolest Summer Everโ€ Dance Party leads up to a โ€œRockinโ€™ Fourth of July Celebrationโ€ fireworks show, a pyrotechnic, rock โ€˜n roll trip across America, where the DJ kicks things off at 5:45p and keeps the party going until fireworks time at 10:15p on July 4th.
  • In Epcotยฎ, theย IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth show will be enhanced with a special finale – an overture of traditional Americana themes displayed in a pyrotechnic and laser light event. Please note the special showtime for July 4th is at 10 pm.

Other patriotic activities will be taking place around the Parks and Resorts. Consult your Times Guide for complete details of these various activities including the โ€œVoices of Liberty 4thย of July Concert,โ€ performances by โ€œDonโ€™t Look Back โ€“ A Boston Tribute Band,โ€ and your special opportunity to meet patriotic characters at Epcot’sยฎย American Adventure pavilion.

All activities are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

Celebrating Americaโ€™s Independence at the American Adventure

Happy Independence Day!

Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin in American AdventuresThe American Adventure, Epcot’sยฎย flagship pavilion nestled in the middle of ย the World Showcase at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort, celebrates daily the spirit of Americaโ€™s independence, history and diversity, and reflects the nationโ€™s ever-changing character.

The pavilion is home to the American Adventure show, a dramatic theatrical presentation that combines the magic of Audio-Animatronics with innovations in film and special effects. Guestsย witness some of America’s most important stories, from the Boston Tea Party to World War II, the writing of the Declaration of Independence to the civil rights movement. The extraordinary effects and period music will make you feel like you are there, celebrating the spirit of the American people. A reminder of the resilience and breadth of the American spirit is present throughout the entire show.

The American Adventure show is a 30-minute theatrical presentation that plays several times daily. Consult your Times Guides for more details.

โ€œTo retreat from any of the principles handed down by our forefathers, who shed their blood for the ideals we still embrace, would be a complete victory for those who would destroy liberty and justice for the individual.” –ย Walter Elias Disney

Celebrate America on July 4 at Walt Disney World

Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows as Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย present special pyrotechnics, and Epcotยฎย adds a patriotic tag to its famous โ€œIllumiNations: Reflections of Earthโ€ spectacular. Here’s what’s in store:

Magic Kingdomยฎ Park Cinderella Castle on July 4
โ€œCelebrate America Fireworksโ€ will fill the sky at 9 p.m. July 4. ย Or kick off the celebratory weekend a day early and enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at 9 p.m. After the fireworks, guests can enjoy Disney’s โ€œMain Street Electrical Paradeโ€ of lights, music and magic at 10 p.m. and midnight on July 4 (on July 3, the parade will be at 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Disney’s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข
Special fireworks set to a rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll soundtrack will be presented at 9:50 p.m. on July 4, providing guests with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement โ€œFantasmic!โ€ (which will be at 9 and 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Epcotยฎ
โ€œIllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,โ€ which features dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks, and fiery torches all choreographed to a musical score, becomes even more dynamic on July 4 as the normal show is supplemented with a patriotic finale. The performance begins at 10 p.m. Earlier in the day, guests will be treated to the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert โ€“ featuring an expanded cast of singers plus the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps and Disney characters โ€“ at 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. on the America Gardens Theatre stage. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎ Theme Park
Guests can enjoy all the regular attractions and shows on July 4 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Request a Quote

(entertainment and park hours are subject to change without notice)

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