Find out where to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July in Orlando at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and other nearby locations, including showtimes and tips.
SeaWorld Orlando is expanding its summer nights with the return of Electric Ocean, nighttime animal presentations, cirque entertainment, drones, fireworks, and more — but families with little kids may not need to stay until closing to get the best parts of the experience.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Summer of Wonder offers two brand-new shows, free concerts, a startling twist on a fan-favorite attraction, and the debut of the park’s first-ever drone show to light up the night!
SeaQuest: Legends of the Deep will open in 2026 as a new suspended dark ride at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida.
SeaWorld Orlando’s Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice surprised us with its emotional storytelling, immersive transitions, and breathtaking real-world footage that transforms a familiar simulator concept into something that feels genuinely cinematic and deeply experiential.
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn, a reimagining of a classic roller coaster, will open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in late-spring 2026.
Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow has continued to evolve year after year, and after attending for the second time, this version feels the most complete yet. From glowing rapids and neon slide overlays to smart planning tips for families, here’s what stood out during our night at the after-hours water park event.
SeaWorld’s summer nights are getting a major upgrade in 2026. For the first time ever, all three U.S. SeaWorld parks — Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio — will feature nighttime drone spectaculars as part of their seasonal entertainment lineups.
Aquatica Orlando’s nighttime AquaGlow event is returning for its third year with new laser effects, glowing slide experiences, returning fan favorites, and an updated admission and dining option for 2026.
SeaWorld San Diego is adding a new nighttime experience for summer 2026 with “Ocean of Dreams,” a 600-drone show debuting May 22 and running nightly as part of its Summer Spectacular lineup.
