What’s In Store For 4th of July Weekend 2019

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 4TH CELEBRATED AT WALT DISNEY WORLD IN FLORIDA — Courtesy Disney

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.

"The Muppets PresentÉGreat Moments in American History" at Magic Kingdom Park — Don’t forget that the cast of Muppets whimsically reenact famous moments in American History several times daily right next to the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square.

Epcot

Mickey Mouse dresses in his patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey, along with Goofy and Donald Duck, appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

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

56242816_10157195150679711_5831460540127379456_n — If you’re an annual passholder you can join the group here

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

Courtesy Disney

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

Click here for more info

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!

Did you know we are on YouTube? Stay up to date on what’s going on by following this blog and subscribing to Cruising the Parks on YouTube!

How to support us:

If you like our videos, please like and subscribe. Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon if you appreciate our content and want early access, to get exclusive content, discounts from our partners and more!