2018 Full Schedule of July 4th Fireworks and Entertainment

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We thank DoctorDisney.com for sharing this information with us to have for you.  As soon as we get thefull information sheets for the activities at the Fort, we will get them published here. There are a few of the activities listed below, but the crafts and such are not.  As always, you can looked at our archived threads to get an idea of the activities that will be offered.  They do not vary that much from year to year.

http://doctordisney.com/2018/06/13/full-schedule-of-fourth-of-july-2018-fireworks-and-entertainment-at-walt-disney-world/

 

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and Walt Disney World is not going to be short of great entertainment in 2018. Here is everything you need to know if you plan to be in the parks for the patriotic holiday.

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Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

• July 3 – 9:15 p.m.
• July 4 – 9:15 p.m.

Yes, this means that Happily Ever After will not take place on either evening.

Epcot

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth with special Fourth of July finale

• July 4 – 9:00 p.m.

The awesome Voices of Liberty will sing Americana songs on the stage of the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase on July 4.

• 5:30 p.m.
• 6:45 p.m.
• 8 p.m.

Guests visiting the America pavilion in Epcot will also be able to have a meet-and-greet with Disney characters who will be dressed in attire themed for the Fourth of July.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular

• July 4 – 10 p.m.

This is the same fireworks display that takes place nightly at Studios. The show is not different for the Fourth of July.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• The Fourth of July 5K Run will take place Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Pre-registration is available June 24-30 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. in the field next to Mickey’s Backyard BBQ; the run begins from that location at 7:30 a.m.
• The Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade begins at 4 p.m. on July 4. Registration will be open June 24-30 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn.
• The Fourth of July Beach Bash at Clementine’s Beach will take place from 6-11 p.m. on July 4, 2018. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, dancing, games, contests, a movie, and more. In addition, the Fort Wilderness food truck will be available in the settlement area with delicious items for purchase.

Patriotic Treats and Snacks

• A Fourth of July cupcake featuring an apple-pie filling at Creature Comforts and Isles of Java at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• A sparkly red-white-and-blue coconut macaroon dipped in white chocolate at BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.
• Patriotic dipped strawberries and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse mini-domes at Amorette’s at Disney Springs.

Article excerpt courtesy of Doctordisney.com and full article link is above.

Pictures courtesy of Doctordisney.com and Disney.

 

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I found some more information for EPCOT, there may be some repetition, but enjoy anyway!

http://chipandco.com/celebrate-4th-of-july-at-epcot-313150/

It’s America’s 242nd birthday, and Epcot is the park to be in to enjoy the Independence Day festivities! If you are in Disney World over the 4th of July, check out what’s in store for that day at Epcot.

 

• Special Fireworks: “The Heartbeat of Freedom” What would a 4th of July celebration be without fireworks? And Epcot has the best show around! It starts at 9 p.m. with a performance of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which concludes with the addition of a heart-pounding, all-American grand finale. This one-night-only fireworks extravaganza unites music from great American composers with more pyrotechnics than you can imagine!
• Voices of Liberty – An Epcot tradition for more than 35 years, this legendary a cappella group will perform a series of special evening concerts of great American songs in the America Gardens Theatre at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Joining the Voices of Liberty on stage will be Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, dressed for the occasion in their special “Spirit of ‘76” attire. You can also catch Voices of Liberty performing special patriotic songs in the rotunda of The American Adventure at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• Disney Characters – During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to get a special photo with Mickey, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale, all wearing their patriotic best, right outside The American Adventure pavilion.
• Specialty Foods – Add some flavor to your celebration with all-American foods throughout the park. There will be decadent red, white and blue cupcakes available at Fountain View and Sunshine Seasons, where you can also nosh on their yummy BBQ pork sandwich. Refreshment Port will have specially decorated croissant doughnuts (Who can resist those?!) and Liberty Inn has got you covered with the all-American burger, southern fried chicken sandwich, apple pie cheesecake and –just for the 4th – a slice of watermelon!
• The American Adventure – This epic attraction, another Epcot original, has recently been updated with an all-digital projection system, a new screen, new speakers and an all-new recording of the iconic “Golden Dream” anthem. And look for new faces added to the show’s finale including composer John Williams, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and noted ballerina Misty Copeland.

Source: DPB

article excerpt courtesy of chipandco.com and disneyparksblog and full article link above.

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Here is a replay (a minute synopsis) of the fireworks from the 4th of July from WDW.  Video courtesy of Disney Parks Blog and You Tube.

 

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Here is another view from youtube.com

 

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This is the full replay for the Disney Live Stream.  There was a weather delay so it starts at 39:36. That is 10 minutes to fireworks from the delay. You may just want to scroll to around 50:30ish. Video credits from Disney Parks Blog and youtube.