When are Disney Fourth of July fireworks? See what Florida theme parks do on Independence Day 2025
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, with Florida expecting to seea surge of travelerslooking to take advantage of the holiday for a quick trip. If they're coming to Florida, there's probably a theme park on the itinerary.
AAAprojects 72.2 million peoplewill travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday alone, with Orlando being one of the top destinations.
Who wouldn't want to grab a patriotic treat while in the "happiest place on earth," or catch a themed fireworks display steps away from Diagon Alley? Here's what five of Florida's theme parks are planning for the Fourth of July holiday.
What day is July 4th, 2025?
The July 4 holiday falls on a Friday this year. It is one of the 11 federal holidays in the U.S.
Walt Disney World Resorts
In celebration of July 4th, the iconic Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla will be illuminated in bright red, white and blue colors at night. (Mariah Wild, Photogrpher)Two of Disney World's theme parks will host nighttime fireworks shows:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R19ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R29ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeMagic Kingdomwill present the fan-favorite “Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” on July 3 and 4 at 9:20 p.m.
EPCOTwill show its nighttime spectacular “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” followed by a July 4-only edition of “Heartbeat of Freedom” as a grand finale.
Spaceship Earth will be illuminated in red, white and blue at night on July 4.
Additionally, DJ entertainment will occur throughout the night at Magic Kingdom on July 3 and 4 in Frontierland, near Cinderella Castle and Tomorrowland.
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Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando will celebrate the Fourth of July with special entertainment at its theme park and Universal CityWalk. According to officials, the event features live music, themed performers, a DJ, character meet-and-greets, and an in-park nighttime pyrotechnics display within Universal Studios.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1gekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2gekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. in CityWalk and 5:15 p.m. in Universal Studios, where guests can also enjoy attractions and entertainment, including CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular.
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando will hold itsFourth of July fireworksdisplay on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, as announced on its website. It adds that the fireworks are synchronized to patriotic music.
"Enjoy a firework & drone show spectacular on SeaWorld’s large central lake with inspiring music synced to beautiful fireworks in celebration of America. View from areas like Bayside Stadium or find a spot along the water," its website states.
Legoland Orlando
Red, White & BOOM! returns to LEGOLAND Florida Resort with fireworks that explode into LEGO bricks on Friday, July 4, 2025.LEGOLAND Florida is bringing back its "Red, White & Boom" party for July 4 through July 5, with star-spangled activities, a DJ Dance parties, and a fireworks show. The park will extend its usual hours for the show.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1oekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2oekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeFor its fireworks, officials note that it is extra special to view with 3D viewing glasses, which transform the sparks into exploding Lego bricks.
To make things even sweeter, the park will offer a limited-time patriotic paleta, which features "layers of tangy blueberry yogurt, creamy vanilla yogurt, and juicy fresh strawberries."
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will enjoy an extended patriotic fireworks finale to its Wild Skies: The Summer Nights" drone show from July 4 through July 6.
The show takes place close to the Festival Field.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Fourth of July fireworks in Florida: Events, shows at theme parks
