As Central Florida braces for a busy travel season, Walt Disney World Resort is adding exciting new offerings to welcome guests during the Fourth of July weekend.
Travel through Orlando International Airport (MCO) is expected to hit record highs this year, with 1.43 million passengers projected during a nine-day travel window from June 29 through July 7, according to an airport press release. “A direct comparison of travel numbers from 2024 shows that July 4, 2025, travel will likely lead to another record year,” the statement shared. Sunday, July 6 is predicted to be the busiest travel day, with an estimated 175,000 passengers passing through the terminal.
Inside the parks, Magic Kingdom will be the epicenter of celebration with its two-night fireworks spectacular, Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky, lighting up the skies on July 3 and 4. Additional themed entertainment includes high-energy DJ parties throughout the park, from Frontierland to Tomorrowland, and right in front of Cinderella Castle.
Across the lagoon at EPCOT, the holiday spirit continues with a one-night-only performance of Heartbeat of Freedom, which will follow the regularly scheduled Luminous The Symphony of Us nighttime spectacular on July 4.
Another crowd-pleaser returning in expanded form this year is Voices of Liberty, the beloved a cappella ensemble performing inside The American Adventure Pavilion. Known for their rich harmonies and stirring renditions of patriotic and classic tunes, the group will now perform additional evening shows to accommodate increased attendance.
The Walt Disney World Resort website highlights the experience: “Step into the hallowed halls of The American Adventure Pavilion for an inspiring vocal performance by the Voices of Liberty. Their melodies delight while the rotunda’s acoustically perfect dome amplifies and purifies their sound—you won’t believe your ears! Let your spirits soar during their 15-minute performance of timeless classics.”
Typically ending their last show at 3:45 p.m., the ensemble will extend its schedule on July 4 with added performances at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., joining the lineup which includes 11:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 3:45 p.m.
Although the Fourth of July weekend doesn’t quite match the crowd levels of Christmas or spring break, it’s still a magnet for guests looking to celebrate in true Disney style. From fireworks to live performances, the entire resort is ready to deliver patriotic fun across all four of its theme parks and two water parks.
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