America 250th anniversary fireworks coming to Disney World, Disneyland in 2026
Disney Fourth of July fireworks for 2026 will be presented at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, plus in a special live broadcast nationwide in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
“Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will be presented nightly from July 3-5, 2026, at both Magic Kingdom Park (in Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla.) and Disneyland Park (in Anaheim, Calif.).
The fireworks shows will also be the finale of a 24-hour broadcast on the Fourth of July itself hosted by David Muir of ABC News’ “World News Tonight with David Muir.”
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“Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” first debuted in 2008. Disney has not specified if the 2026 version will be different for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and/or for the special broadcast.
During Florida’s version of the Fourth of July fireworks, the pyrotechnics typically launch not only from Magic Kingdom’s usual year-round fireworks spot behind the park, but also from around the park’s perimeter and even from an extra launching spot in the middle of the Seven Seas Lagoon, between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
The fireworks are the culmination of “Disney Celebrates America,” a new company-wide campaign, taking place Nov. 11, 2025 – July 4, 2026, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The “Disney Celebrates America” campaign will feature Soarin’ Across America, a new version of the classic ride, opening in summer 2026 at both Epcot and Disney California Adventure. Disney will also donate $2.5 million to Blue Star Families, an organization supporting military families.
Are you planning to visit Disney World or Disneyland for the Fourth of July fireworks and America’s 250th birthday in 2026?
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