We have a 10 day stay at OKW during the 4th of July celebration this year (and my birthday a week after) and park reservations for both MK and Epcot during the event. I'm really hoping they do a bit more theming this year than years past given that they're live streaming from the parks this year.
The MK firework show will be three nights this year (which is two normally I believe): "Expanding beyond Independence Day, the beloved fireworks show βDisneyβs Celebrate America! β A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,β will play across all three nights of the holiday weekend, July 3 β 5, at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park."
Anyone else making plans already? I wouldn't be surprised if the AP reservations will fill up earlier this year.
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/america-250-celebration/

Disney's Celebrate America! β A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky: July 3, 4, and 5 at 9pm (Magic Kingdom)
The Heartbeat of Freedom: July 3, 4, and 5 at 9:15pm (EPCOT)
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Iβll be there for a week including 4th of July weekend at VGF! What should I expect? Super excited for the 250th celebration π
Not going to be there for the 4th, but I am looking forward to Soarin' Over America!
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My next trip is not until December, but i am glad they are doing a big celebration. My first trip to WDW was during the bicentennial celebration in 1976. I have fun memories of the decor, parade and character costumes from that celebration.
Have fun, and "See Ya Real Soon!"

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Iβll be there for a week including 4th of July weekend at VGF! What should I expect? Super excited for the 250th celebration π
Hopefully a better Fireworks show at least. They will be live streaming from MK:
The celebration will culminate on the July 4th weekend with a 24-hour, multi-platform broadcast, βDisney Celebrates America,β highlighting Americaβs 250th anniversary events nationwide across Disneyβs linear networks and streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, ending with a special evening fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
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Weβll be there. Staying at poly tower. We canβt wait. We have been the last couple of years on the 4th.
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We will be at Disneyland for 3 nights over the 4th of July weekend! Very excited about spending amazing milestone for USA with all the fireworks.
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I want to go this summer so much that I tried to talk my friends into a late June tripπ they said no boo. New Soarinβ and Big Thunder!
I want to go this summer so much that I tried to talk my friends into a late June tripπ they said no boo. New Soarinβ and Big Thunder!
You still have time to convince them :)
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We will be meeting Brianna's brother and niece at Disneyland for 4 days over the July 4th Weekend. Should be pretty special celebrating the 250th and the end of the 70th at the same time!
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I had a July 4th wk reservation at SSR but had to cancel. Iβm bummed to miss the celebration there.
Becky M-have a wonderful Disney day!
We will be there for the week of the 4th. We will do doing our annual summer trip to VB for a few days and then a few more at WDW - Staying at BLT. I am looking forward to Soarin. It is one of my favorite attractions - love the music.
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I won't be there till late July but I am very excited to see Soarin' Over America.
Weβre flying in on 7/3 and are planning to hit Blizzard Beach that day. Weβre staying at the Poly Island Tower and definitely want to catch the fireworks from there multiple nights. Other than that, weβre trying to figure out what parks make the most sense.
Though weβd love to check out any special park theming, weβd also value avoiding where the crowds areβ¦ so we might avoid MK and/or EPCOT until Monday, when the weekend is over.
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Weβre flying in on 7/3 and are planning to hit Blizzard Beach that day. Weβre staying at the Poly Island Tower and definitely want to catch the firewoβ¦
The fireworks certainly will be hectic, but being in the middle of the 360 degree fireworks at MK is an experience!
Totally understand though, we usually avoid them for the same reasons.
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I dont always ride Soarin anymore., its never reallhy bothered me but the older I get the more sensitive my vertigo is. but I will probably ride it at least once so I can see the new Over America version
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I dont always ride Soarin anymore., its never reallhy bothered me but the older I get the more sensitive my vertigo is. but I will probably ride it atβ¦
Completely understand, as I get older it gets hard to ride the "thrill" rides, although Soarin isn't that "thrilling", it can be on a "bad" day.
But I, too will ride Soarin Over America!
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Fireworks showtimes have been announced and it's all 3 days across Epcot and Magic Kingdom:
Disney's Celebrate America! β A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky: July 3, 4, and 5 at 9pm (Magic Kingdom)
The Heartbeat of Freedom: July 3, 4, and 5 at 9:15pm (EPCOT)
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We will be at BLT 7/3-7/6 then move over to Kidani for the rest of our trip. We are hoping to see lots of 250 celebrations and dodge crowds, if thats even possible. Weβll go to MK for Liberty Tree dinner 7/3 and find a minimally crowded spot wherever to catch the fireworks (maybe new fantasyland?). Weβll go to Epcot 7/5 for their show - I am really excited for this show in particular. Have a great trip, everyone! May the crowds and weather be in your favor!
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