July 4th at Walt Disney World

NOTE: Unless noted, all fireworks displays and parades
will operate on their normal schedules.

4th of July at Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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Magic Kingdom

"Disney's Celebrate America - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky"

NOTE: Happily Ever After fireworks will not take place on July 3 or 4, 2018.

July 3rd, 2018
9:15 p.m. - "Celebrate America - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" Fireworks
July 4th, 2018
9:15 p.m. - "Celebrate America - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" Fireworks
- Tune into the #DisneyParksLIVE stream of this spectacular show by visiting the Disney Parks Blog at 9:10 p.m. Eastern on July 4th!

Also at Magic Kingdom Park:

DJs will host dance parties beginning at 7 p.m. in Frontierland and Tomorrowland on July 3 and July 4.
The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History: Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends reenact famous moments in American history – as only they can. The live show is performed daily in Liberty Square.

FUN FACT: The Liberty Bell in Liberty Square is a replica cast from the same mold of the original in Philadelphia; it was placed in Magic Kingdom Park in recognition of the bicentennial of the United States Constitution in 1987.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

July 4th, 2018

10:00 p.m. - "Star Wars - A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks show

Fireworks are just one portion of this immersive nighttime experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Adding state-of-the-art projection effects, dynamic lighting and lasers, the show transports guests to a galaxy far, far away and into iconic scenes from the Star Wars saga.

FUN FACT: The show now includes an all-new sequence from Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Epcot

July 4th, 2018

The talented Voices of Liberty a cappella group will perform traditional Americana tunes during a 4th of July Concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m.

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Meet favorite Patriotic Disney Characters — all dressed up to celebrate America’s birthday – throughout the day at the American Adventure Pavilion.

9:00 pm - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth - The perennial “kiss goodnight” at Epcot will include a special fireworks finale that paints the sky red, white and blue.

FUN FACT: More than 26,000 feet of lights outline the Epcot World Showcase pavilions that play a role in “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.”

The Fourth at the Fort

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will offer several special events around the Fourth of July holiday:

The Fourth of July 5K Run will take place Tuesday, July 3. Pre-registration is available June 24-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. in the field next to Mickey’s Backyard BBQ; the run begins from that location at 7:30 a.m.
The Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade begins at 4 p.m. on July 4. Registration will be open June 24-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn.
The Fourth of July Beach Bash at Clementine’s Beach will take place from 6-11 p.m. on July 4. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, dancing, games, contests, a movie, and more. In addition, the Fort Wilderness food truck will be available in the settlement area with delicious items for purchase.

Guests staying at Disney Resorts can take advantage of special patriotic activities like pool parties, games, and movie nights.

Disney Springs

There will be no fireworks at Disney Springs.

Patriotic Treats

July 4th, 2018

Select theme parks and resorts will offer exclusive dessert items in honor of Independence Day.

Patriotic PhotoPass Opportunities

Magic Kingdom

Visitors to Liberty Square have plenty of options to choose from for patriotic pics, including flagging down a PhotoPass photographer for one in front of the replica Liberty Bell.
Fans of The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History can be part of a very special Magic Shot that celebrates the comedic achievements of our fuzzy founding fathers. Look for this near Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square July 3rd and 4th.
Magic Kingdom guests can also opt for a somewhat less star-spangled portrait in front of Cinderella’s Coach in Fantasyland on July 3rd and 4th.

Disney Springs

The Disney PhotoPass Studio will have an epic assortment of backdrops that prominently display stars and stripes of the red, white, and blue variety through July 7th.

Lastly, guests visiting any of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on July 4th will be able to find select PhotoPass photographers possessing the perfect prop for patriotic picture purposes.

TIPS:

***Please note these days are some of the busiest of the year. If you are visiting a theme park during this holiday, you should arrive early and expect to stay for the remainder of the day.

Historically, the parks do reach capacity and guests will no longer be able to enter once this occurs. Having a dining reservation will not get you into the park once it is closed.

If you are staying at a Disney Resort, you are guaranteed entry to a theme park, but not necessarily the one of your choosing. Again, get to the park early and plan on making a full day of it.