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Central Florida Celebrations: Disney World

Epcot's Illuminations: Reflections of Earth© The Walt Disney Company
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom (Disney World Resort) - Park hours for July 1-4 will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - The Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. daily, with no other special events announced.

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios in Disney World Resort) - Park hours for July 1-4 are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Special fireworks will be presented at 10:00 p.m. on July 4 with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement "Fantasmic!" scheduled for 9:00 and 10:45 p.m.

  • Epcot (Disney World Resort) - Park hours July 1-2 will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Future World and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the World Showcase; July 3 will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Future World and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the World Showcase; July 4 will be 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. in Future World and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the World Showcase. When evening comes enjoy an even more dynamic "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" which features dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks and fiery torches — all choreographed to a musical score. The performance begins at 10:00 p.m.

  • Magic Kingdom (Disney World Resort) - Park hours July 1-2 are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; July 3-4 will be 9:00 am. to 11:00 p.m. Top off your Independence Day evening with "Celebrate America Fireworks" at 9:00 p.m. (also presented July 3rd at 9:00 p.m.). Also enjoy a performance of Disney's "SpectroMagic" parade of lights, music and magic at 10:30 p.m. on July 3rd & 4th.

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