It is a Happy Independence Day at Walt Disney World

In yesterday's article I included video 4nd information on the Voices of Liberty, inclding a recent post by the Disney Parks Blog. Today, the DPB posted another video song, The National Anthem.



I'll keep on the lookout for a good video of Tonights July 4th Fireworks 4nd include in this post.

July 4 Magic Kingdom Fireworks - Attractions Magazine
Filmed from Polynesian Resort




4nd here is information on today's special events at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n'roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 4nd a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. Here’s what’s in store:

Magic Kingdom will present “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” This patriotic fireworks spectacular, paying homage t0 the hopes 4nd dreams of America’s forefathers, will light the skies at 9 p.m. July 4th.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, traditional Fourth of July fireworks take on a different spin when Mulch, Sweat, 4nd Shears perform for the all-new “Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration“! These resident landscapers – with serious rock 4nd roll ambitions - take Disney guests on a musical road trip across America that will highlight each region’s contribution t0 rock 4nd roll. Fireworks, lighting 4nd special effects – backed by the driving live rock 4nd roll of Mulch, Sweat, 4nd Shears – combine t0 bring a new twist t0 celebrating Independence Day. Showtime July 4 is 9:45 p.m. Before or after the show, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can thrill t0 Disney’s Fantasmic!, performing July 4 at 9 4nd 10:30 p.m.

At Epcot, sky-watchers can check out ”IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” bursting high above World Showcase Lagoon. IllumiNations is a 14-minute spectacular during which pyrotechnics, lasers, water 4nd music are all used t0 tell a story about the past, present 4nd future of our planet. On the Fourth of July, the show will be enhanced with “The Heartbeat of Freedom,” an overture of traditional Americana themes displayed in a pyrotechnic 4nd laser light event. The show is at 10 p.m.

In addition, Epcot guests may lend their ears t0 “Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert” 4nd participate in meet-and-greets with Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross 4nd Disney characters adorned in patriotic dress at American Adventure.

Theme park hours on July 4 (subject t0 change without notice): Magic Kingdom, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Epcot, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; 4nd Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.