Fourth of July in Disney Parks: Snacks and Shows!
- Angelica Lynn
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Whether you’re a fireworks fanatic, a foodie chasing red, white and blue treats, or a history buff who loves all things Americana, Independence Day at Walt Disney World is packed with entertainment, flavor, and family fun! Here's your complete guide to celebrating the Fourth of July at Disney World in 2025, including fireworks schedules, limited-time snacks, resort activities, and more.
Table of Contents
Fireworks Times
Special Characters
Fourth of July Snacks
Fourth of July - Resorts
PhotoPass Experience
🎇 Fireworks Shows for the Fourth of July
📍 Magic Kingdom – July 3 & 4 at 9:20 PM
Catch the return of “Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky”, a 360-degree fireworks spectacular that lights up the night in dazzling red, white and blue. From 7:00–10:00 PM, DJ "Indepen-dance" parties will also pop up around Frontierland, Cinderella Castle, and Tomorrowland.
📍 EPCOT – July 4 Only at 9:15 PM (right after Luminous at 9:00 PM)
Experience “Heartbeat of Freedom”, an awe-inspiring fireworks finale honoring America’s story, immediately following “Luminous The Symphony of Us”. Don’t miss the illuminated red, white and blue Spaceship Earth—a must-see photo op!
📍 Disneyland Park – July 4 Only at 9:35 PM
Disneyland guests can also experience "Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky", the ultimate Fourth of July fireworks display!
📸 Patriotic Characters & Daytime Fun
At EPCOT on July 4, swing by The American Adventure for special meet-and-greets with Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale dressed in their patriotic best. Perfect for a daytime memory before the evening’s fireworks.
🍓 Fourth of July Snacks at Disney World (June 29 – July 5)
Get a taste of patriotic flavor with these limited-time goodies:
🎂 Patriotic Cake Bar – Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs
🍏 Caramel Apple Pie Funnel Cake – Epic Eats, Hollywood Studios
🍰 Berry Shortcake – Columbia Harbour House, Magic Kingdom
🍓 Red, White & Blue Funnel Cake – Sleepy Hollow, Magic Kingdom
🧇 Red, White & Blue Waffle – Sleepy Hollow, Magic Kingdom
🥤 Red, White & Blue Slushy – Liberty Square Market, Magic Kingdom
🍗 Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwich – Regal Eagle Smokehouse, EPCOT (available year-round)
For History Buffs & Patriotic Hearts
✨ The American Adventure at EPCOT
Don’t miss:
“Voices of Liberty: Echoing the Sound of America” – a special July 4 performance.
The American Adventure Show – With Audio-Animatronics of Benjamin Franklin & Mark Twain.
American Heritage Gallery – Featuring Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art.
Portraits of Courage Exhibit – Over 60 oil paintings by President George W. Bush honoring post-9/11 veterans.
🎖️ Flag Retreat Ceremony at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland
Each evening, gather on Main Street, U.S.A. to honor U.S. Veterans during the daily Flag Retreat ceremony, a beloved tradition since 1971.
⏰Around 4:15 PM nightly in Disneyland
⏰Around 5:00 PM nightly in Magic Kingdom
🏨 Fourth of July Fun at Disney World Resorts
Staying at a Disney Resort hotel? Enjoy:
Surprise character appearances
Campfires, sing-alongs, and marshmallow roasts
Movies Under the Stars
The Electrical Water Pageant with its star-spangled finale (viewable from resorts around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon)
And don’t forget to visit resort front desks for your resort’s daily activity schedule!
📸 PhotoPass Magic Shots – July 3 to July 6
Throughout Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs, look out for limited-time PhotoPass Magic Shots with patriotic overlays and sparkly effects. A perfect way to commemorate your magical holiday.
💡 Good to Know
Theme park admission and (for some dates) a park reservation are required.
Fireworks shows and character appearances are subject to weather and operational changes.
The Fourth of July celebrations are included with park admission unless otherwise noted.
💬 Planning Tip
🎆 Ready to celebrate Independence Day the Disney way? Don’t stress over booking your tickets, park passes, or PhotoPass packages—I can help you plan your patriotic getaway at no extra cost! Whether you’re dreaming of fireworks in front of Cinderella Castle or meeting Mickey in his stars-and-stripes attire, let’s make your Fourth of July trip unforgettable.
