From fireworks to merchandise, here’s how Walt Disney World is celebrating Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2025.
4th of July at Walt Disney World
4th of July at Magic Kingdom
Main Street, U.S.A. and Liberty Square are decorated with patriotic bunting and banners. There are Fourth of July treats at the Main Street Confectionery.
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Time for the 4th
“Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will be performed on July 3 and July 4, 2025, at 9:20 p.m. “Happily Ever After” will not be performed on those dates.
The 14-minute show includes fireworks, patriotic music, and projection effects on Cinderella Castle. Watch our video below.
Magic Kingdom 4th of July 2025 Park Hours
Magic Kingdom is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3 and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4.
4th of July at EPCOT
At EPCOT, Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale will appear at The American Adventure pavilion in their “Spirit of ’76” outfits for limited-time meet and greets.
Spaceship Earth will light up red, white, and blue in the evening.
4th of July 2025 EPCOT Fireworks Time
The “Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks tag will be performed at the end of “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” on July 4. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
EPCOT 4th of July 2025 Park Hours
EPCOT is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4, 2025.
4th of July 2025 at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom do not have special Fourth of July fireworks or entertainment.
4th of July PhotoPass Magic Shots
From July 3 to July 6, there will be special patriotic PhotoPass Magic Shots at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. Disney did not indicate exact locations or what is in the Magic Shot.
Disney 4th of July 2025 Food
These new and returning food items will be available from June 29 to July 5:
- NEW! Patriotic Cake Bar: Vanilla chiffon combined with passion fruit, orange, and guava juice — Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs.
- NEW! Caramel-Apple Pie Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with apple pie topping, 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 — 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 — at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.
- NEW! Red, White and Blue Waffle: Waffle topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles — 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 — at Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom.
Disney 4th of July 2025 Merchandise
Red, white, and blue merchandise is available throughout Walt Disney World in honor of the Fourth of July.
Items include a Fourth of July Pandora charm and Mickey Americana Lug bag.
We Hope You Have a Happy 4th of July 2025!
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