Well, there’s a HUGE holiday right around the corner — and we bet a lot of folks are going to be coming to Disney World to celebrate.
EPCOT
Yep, we’re talking about the 4th of July and with the holiday landing on a Friday this year, we’re expecting that weekend to be full of people saluting all things America. Now, Disney World does celebrate the 4th every year and we’ve already confirmed the special 4th of July fireworks show in Magic Kingdom, but now Disney has confirmed that EPCOT’s 4th of July fireworks will be returning this year, too.
If you don’t feel like navigating the crowds in Magic Kingdom for the special 4th of July fireworks there, you might have better luck in EPCOT. Disney has confirmed that Heartbeat of Freedom will be returning to EPCOT on July 4th, 2025 for its once-a-year performance.
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So what exactly IS Heartbeat of Freedom? Well, it’s a special fireworks show that EPCOT will have right after its regular nighttime show, Luminous — The Symphony of Us. So if you’re in EPCOT that night, be sure to stick around after Luminous for some special celebratory fireworks!
While you’re at it, be sure to visit the American Adventure Pavilion earlier in the day. You might be able to see some of your favorite characters dressed up for the holiday.
Mickey and pals
Then you can pop into the pavilion and hear the Voices of Liberty perform patriotic songs…check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
Voices of Liberty
If you get hungry, pop on over to Regal Eagle Smokehouse, which is named after Sam, the Eagle, the most patriotic Muppet of them all! Be sure to grab the S’mores Brownie if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
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