Walt Disney World will be celebrating Fourth of July with special entertainment. Here is the line-up for 2017.
Firework and Nighttime Spectaculars
Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
Magic Kingdom Park commemorates the Fourth with a special showing on July 3 and July 4 at 9 pm.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
The extended length July 4 show will begin at 9pm on July 4.
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
Celebrate Star Wars, a great icon of American culture, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show performs at 9:30pm nightly.
Rivers of Light
Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest nighttime show celebrates a connection with nature through light, water and fire. Rivers of Light has two showings nightly, 9:15pm and 10:30pm.
Other Independence Day entertainment
The Voices of Liberty a cappella group will perform traditional Americana tunes during a 4th of July Concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8pm. The American Music Machine will perform pop hits, at noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 3:50pm.
Meet favorite Disney Characters — all dressed up to celebrate America’s birthday – throughout the day at the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot.
The Muppets Present…Great Moments in History: Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends reenact famous moments in American history in a whimsical way. The live show is performed daily in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hosts an All-American July 4 cookout from 7-8:30pm. The menu includes grilled steak and shrimp, hot dogs, baked beans, sides, plus specialty drinks, beer and wine. There’s a live DJ and crafts for kids. After dinner, head to the Grand Floridian Marina for sweets and a view of the Magic Kingdom Park’s July 4 fireworks. Cost is $120 plus tax, gratuity is included; $59 ages 3 to 11. For reservations, 407-WDW-DINE.
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