We are going to be at the parks 4th of July weekend (and Apple’s birthday) and even though it’s expected to be extremely busy we couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming treats and patriotic pageantry! Here’s what’s in store for Fourth of July weekend 2019.
Magic Kingdom Park
July 3
Park Hours: 8 a.m.-12 a.m.
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” 9:15 p.m. Fireworks orchestrated to patriotic melodies showering the Magic Kingdom sky
July 4
Park Hours: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” 9:15 p.m. Fireworks orchestrated to patriotic melodies showering the Magic Kingdom sky
Guests can also dance the night away with DJs spinning tunes at a Hoedown Throwdown in Frontierland and an out-of-this-world Galactic Gathering in Tomorrowland.
Epcot
July 4
Park Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
“The Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks extravaganza will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” display.
A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform great American tunes during a Fourth of July concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. on July 4. The group also will perform in the rotunda inside The American Adventure pavilion at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Guests can meet favorite Disney characters donning their “Spirit of ’76” patriotic attire at The American Adventure throughout the day on July 4.
Guests can indulge in themed eats and sips honoring Independence Day throughout the park – everything from patriotic cupcakes and special dining packages to red, white, and blue sangria and a Boom Berry Lemonade.
For more information about resort-wide patriotic dining offerings on July 4, visit the Disney Parks Blog.
Other Special Events
Annual Passholder Facebook Group Meet and Mingle
July 5th at 2:30pm-5:00pm
Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios
Myself, Robert and our other wonder admin Jill will be hosting our annual passholder Facebook group’s first official meet and mingle! Join us and let’s have a drink together!
If you are an annual passholder and are not part of this large Facebook community then what are you waiting for? Join Now
Woody’s Roundup
Dates: July 4 through July 6
Time: 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Location: Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Check-in for the celebration will begin at 5:45 PM at the West Registration Counter in the Convention Center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Prices
$149 adults (ages 10 and up)
$99 child (ages 3 to 9)
Tax and gratuity included
Be sure to call (407) WDW-DINE to make any dining reservation.
We hope everyone has a wonderful Independence day weekend and hope to see you at the parks!
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