The Fourth of July will pack in the crowds at theme parks all over the country over the busy holiday weekend. They will also be the place to see some amazing new fireworks and celebrate our country. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Independence Day celebrations that will be at theme parks all over the country!
Florida
Busch Gardens Tampa
Hours of operation: 9:30am – 9pm
Festivities:
- Summer Nights
- Special Buy One Get One Free deals for Pass Members
- Fireworks Display
For more information about Busch Gardens Tampa, visit the official website.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hours of operation: 9am – 12am
Festivities:
- Stage party from 6pm – 11pm at the Sorcer’s Hat stage
- Firework Display above the Sorcer’s Hat at 10:15pm
For more information about Walt Disney World, click here.
Epcot
Hours of operation: 9am – 10pm
Extra Magic Hours (WDW Resort Guests Only): 10pm – 12am
Festivities:
- Meet and Greets with Disney Princesses dressed in Patrotic attire
- Special performance by the Voices of Liberty in the American Gardens Theater at 12:30pm, 1:45pm, and 3pm
- Special performance by the Voices of Livery in the American Adventure Rotunda at 4:15pm and 5pm
- Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps at 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, and 4:45pm
For more information about Walt Disney World, click here.
Magic Kingdom
Hours of operation: 8am – 1am
Festivities:
- Firework Display above Cinderlla’s Castle at 9pm
For more information about Walt Disney World, click here.
Legoland Florida
Hours of operation: 10am – 9pm
Festivities:
- Red, Brick & Boom – Firework Display
For more information about Legoland Florida, visit the official website by clicking here.
SeaWorld Orlando
Hours of operation: 9am – 11pm
Festivities:
- Experience Summer Nights at SeaWorld by seeing Sea Lions Tonite and Shamu Celebration: Light up the Night
- Firework display at 11pm – watch from around the lagoon or head to Bayside Stadium for best viewing!
For more information about SeaWorld Orlando, click here.
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Hours of operation: 9am – 10pm
Festivities:
Universal Orlando doesn’t have anything specific planned, however, you can experience great attractions during your visit, including:
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade
- The Hogwarts Express (in Technical Rehersals – read more about it here)
- The Incredible Hulk
- The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman
- And more!
For more information about Universal Studios Florida and/or Islands of Adventure, click here.
Universal Studios Florida
Hours of operation: 9am – 10pm
Festivities:
Universal Orlando doesn’t have anything specific planned, however, you can experience great attractions during your visit, including
- The Hogwarts Express (in Technical Rehersals – read more about it here)
- Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories at 9:45pm
- Transformers: The Ride 3D
- Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
- And more!
For more information about Universal Studios Florida and/or Islands of Adventure, click here.
Ohio
Cedar Point
Hours of operation: 10am – 12am
Festivites:
- Free admission for Military with valid Military ID through 7/6 plus discounts on tickets for friends and family members
- Firework Display on 7/4 and 7/5 at 10pm
Kings Island
Hours of operation: 10am – 12am
Festivites:
- Firework Display on 7/4 and 7/5 at 10pm
For more information about Kings Island, visit the official website by clicking here.
Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio
Hours of operation: 9am – 10pm
Festivities:
- Experience Summer Nights at SeaWorld by seeing Shamu Celebration: Light up the Night, Hydro Power: An Xtreme Ski Show, and Sea Lions Tonite!
- Firework display – watch from around the lagoon or head to Ski Stadium for best viewing!
For more information about SeaWorld San Antonio, click here.
Virginia
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Hours of operation: 10am – 11pm
Festivities:
- Star Spangled Nights running through August 10th
- Extended Firework Display through 7/5
For more information about Busch Gardens Williamsburg. visit the official website by clicking here.
Kings Dominion
Hours of operation: 10:30am – 10pm
Festivities:
- Free admission for Military with Miliary ID through 7/5
- Fireworks Display
For more information about Kings Dominion, visit the official website by clicking here.