If you are not able to get out and see a fireworks display in your own area or you just want to watch one of the greatest shows in America, you are in luck.
if you can’t make it to Magic Kingdom (or don’t feel like dealing with the crowds), you’re in luck. Disney plans to live-stream the fireworks celebration.
Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky will take place on July 4. The live-stream will start at 9:10 p.m. ET and can be watched on the official Disney Parks Blog.
So what would be better than being at Disney World on the 4th of July? Now that’s the best of both worlds.
Here are some of the things that can be seen/done on this upcoming July 4th at WDW;
Magic Kingdom Park – Park Hours: July 3, 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; July 4, 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” offers booming fireworks orchestrated to patriotic melodies showering the Magic Kingdom sky on both July 3 and July 4 at 9:15 p.m. Guests can also dance the night away with DJs spinning tunes at a Hoedown Throwdown in Frontierland and an out-of-this-world Galactic Gathering in Tomorrowland. Fans at home can join in the Independence Day celebration by viewing a special July 4 live stream of the dazzling fireworks display on the Disney Parks Blog.
A fuzzy cast of Muppets – Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends – reenact famous moments in American history in a whimsical way during “The Muppets Present … Great Moments in History.”The live show is performed several times daily near the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square.
Epcot – Park Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
“IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will end its nearly 20-year run on September 30, 2019. So this will be the last chance to experience the patriotic Fourth of July grand finale of this beloved nighttime spectacular. “The Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks extravaganza will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” display.
A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform great American tunes during a Fourth of July concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. on July 4. The group also will perform in the rotunda inside The American Adventure pavilion at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Guests can meet favorite Disney characters donning their “Spirit of ’76” patriotic attire at The American Adventure throughout the day on July 4.
Guests can indulge in themed eats and sips honoring Independence Day throughout the park – everything from patriotic cupcakes and special dining packages to red, white, and blue sangria and a Boom Berry Lemonade.
Disney has announced that a new quick-service restaurant will be coming to the American Adventure in Epcot. The Liberty Inn will be closing on July 8 to make way for an all-new barbecue and craft brew restaurant.
The American Adventure at Epcot is a fan favorite pavilion to visit. With the show and the “Voices of Liberty” singing group, this pavilion will now add the Regal Eagle Smokehouse.
The new location will be a modern barbecue smokehouse including a large smoker preparing fine food every day right on the pavilion’s promenade. There will also be a redesigned patio for people to enjoy a brew, some barbecue, and relax inside Epcot.
During the Christmas season, one of the highlights events each year at Epcot is the nightly Candlelight Processional. Each night, a celebrity narrator tells the biblical tale of a savior born to a virgin in Bethlehem. All the while, gorgeous choral pieces are woven into the production as an orchestra and choir provide and inspirational backdrop with songs of hope and joy.
Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at the current confirmed line-up of celebrity narrators. The list will be updated as we get closer to the event, but below is what we know so far:
Neil Patrick Harris – 12/2-12/5
Whoopi Goldberg – 12/6-12/7
Gary Sinise – 12/13-12/15
Pat Sajak – 12/16-12/18
Steven Curtis Chapman – 12/22-12/24
Edward James Olmos – 12/25-12/26
The Candlelight Processional is performed three times per night at 5 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM. Guests can guarantee seating at the event by booking a breakfast, lunch or dinner Candlelight Processional Dining Package at select Epcot dining locations. Booking for these packages will be available starting on July 3rd, 2019.
For those that have seen the new Toy Story 4 (don’t worry, no spoilers here), you were treated to an animation marvel.
The original Toy Story movie came out in 1995. Since that time Pixar has essentially perfected animation. Check out this video to really see the progress that has been made in the last couple decades.
