Does Disney World do special fireworks for Fourth of July? See events at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT
Get ready to see Cinderella Castle lit up in red, white, and blue next weekend!
Walt Disney World Resorts is gearing up for Independence Day, announcing its plans on Friday June 27 to celebrate the Fourth of July.
From dazzling fireworks shows and festive foods to American history attractions, here's how you can celebrate America's 249th birthday at Florida's Disney World theme parks.
What day is the Fourth of July 2025?
The July 4 holiday falls on a Friday this year. It is one of the 11 federal holidays in the U.S.
Will Disney World have special fireworks for Fourth of July? See events
In celebration of July 4th, the iconic Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla will be illuminated in bright red, white and blue colors at night. (Mariah Wild, Photogrpher)Yes! Two of Disney World's theme parks will host nighttime fireworks shows:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R29ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R49ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeMagic Kingdom will present the fan-favorite “Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” on July 3 and 4 at 9:20 p.m.
EPCOT will show its nighttime spectacular “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” followed by a July 4-only edition of “Heartbeat of Freedom” as a grand finale.
Spaceship Earth will be illuminated in red, white and blue at night on July 4.
Additionally, DJ entertainment will occur throughout the night at Magic Kingdom on July 3 and 4 in Frontierland, near Cinderella Castle and Tomorrowland.
Will Disney characters be dressed up for the Fourth of July?
During the day at EPCOT, Disney World officials announced guests can see Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip ’n’ Dale at The American Adventure wearing their patriotic attire on July 4.
Will there be specialty foods for the Fourth of July at Disney World?
Yes, Disney World officials shared that festive food and beverage offerings can be found throughout Walt Disney World during the holiday weekend. Some of these items include:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2hekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4hekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframePatriotic Cake Bar: Vanilla chiffon combined with passion fruit, orange, and guava juice. Available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs.
Caramel-Apple Pie Funnel Cake: A funnel cake topped with apple pie filling, caramel drizzle, and vanilla soft-serve. Currently available beyond July 4 at Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with mixed berries, whipped cream, and patriotic sprinkles. Available at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom.
Red, White and Blue Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and festive sprinkles. Available at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.
Red, White and Blue Waffle: Waffle topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles. Available at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.
Red, White and Blue Slushy: Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Fanta Cherry layered with whipped cream and topped with popping candies. Available at Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom.
Disney offers a themed PhotoPass Magic Shot for July 4th
From July 3 to 6, all four of Disney World's theme parks, as well as Disney Springs, will offer limited-time Fourth of July-themed Disney PhotoPassMagic Shots.
According to Disney's website, its professional photography service helps guests capture vacation memories with photos, which they can view online for free and then choose to purchase and share. If they would rather keep all of their images for one price, guests can purchaseMemory Maker.
There are two options for Memory Maker:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2oekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4oekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeMemory Maker One Day includes all your photos and videos from one day of your choosing. It is priced at $75.
Memory Maker includes all your photos and videos from your vacation. It is priced at $210; however, booking at least three days in advance reduces the price to $185.
Want to celebrate America at Disney World? See attractions with American history
For those wanting to go beyond fireworks and hot dogs, you can journey to EPCOT to get your American history fix.
Along the park's showcase, there is the "American Adventure" pavilion based on the country's colonial period. It is also the name of the pavilion's main attraction: a production of America’s story told through 35 Audio-Animatronic figures that recount pivotal moments throughout the country’s history.
While this attraction is available year-round, special performances of “Voices of Liberty: Echoing the Sound of America” will take place inside the theater only on July 4.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2uekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4uekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeThe American Adventure at EPCOT also features the American Heritage Gallery, currently displaying “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” — a diverse collection of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions from 40 different American Indian tribes.
Lastly, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, has also been extended through 2026 at The American Adventure.
"Reflecting President Bush’s personal commitment to military veterans and the 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," Disney said.
Guests can be surrounded by the sounds of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and join in to witness the daily Flag Retreat at the front of the Magic Kingdom. According to Disney's website, this occurs at 5 p.m.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R33ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R53ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe"Since the park opened in 1971, this ceremony has honored the American flag each night as a celebratory tribute to U.S. Veterans. Military Veterans often participate in the ceremony, receiving heartfelt recognition for their service and sacrifice."
How much are tickets to Disney World in Florida?
Guests gather around Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 2024. Holiday decorations begin going up overnight after Halloween and stay up through the first few days of January.Tickets to any ofDisney's theme parksstart at $119, prices rising depending on the season and which day you attend.
Disney World also just announced its"Summer Magic Ticket"offer exclusively for Florida residents. As of May 6, parkgoers can purchase tickets for as low as $60 per day, with no blackout dates. The offer is valid from May 18 through Sept. 27, 2025.
There are also parking fees. According to itswebsite, the rates for Disney World's parks are:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R3aekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R5aekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeStandard parking: car or motorcycle: $30 per day
Preferred parking: car or motorcycle: $45, $50 or $55 per day
Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer: $35 per day
You can purchase the tickets or learn more by visiting Disney World's website under "Tickets & Passes."
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Walt Disney World: See themed events, foods for Fourth of July holiday
