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Disneyland has unveiled plans for a three-day Fourth of July celebration in 2026, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event will feature nightly fireworks, a special concert, and a broad media campaign celebrating American culture and history. Reservations for the celebration will begin in early January 2026 for daily ticketholders. In addition, Disneyland will air a primetime special on ABC that highlights iconic American locations, alongside themed merchandise and charitable contributions for military families, reinforcing the spirit of unity and patriotism.
Anaheim, California – Disneyland has announced plans to host a special three-day Fourth of July celebration from July 3-5, 2026, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. This festive event will feature numerous activities, including nightly fireworks shows and special broadcasts, all designed to commemorate this significant milestone in American history.
The centerpiece of the celebration will be the “Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks show. This spectacular display will occur every night during the holiday weekend at both Disneyland in Anaheim and at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida. Each park will offer its own unique twin finales, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.
This three-day celebration is part of a larger campaign titled “Disney Celebrates America,” which will run from November 11, 2025, until July 4, 2026. The campaign aims to highlight various aspects of American culture and history through themed events and activities.
In addition to the fireworks, Disney plans to air a special 24-hour broadcast that will showcase fireworks finales from both parks across multiple platforms, including ABC, Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic. The broadcast will feature a range of top entertainers, athletes, and historians who will come together to celebrate the American spirit, culminating with a live fireworks display from both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom.
Reservations for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (DCA) during the 2026 Fourth of July weekend will begin in early January for daily ticketholders and early April for Magic Key annual passholders. However, Magic Key passholder reservations are expected to be limited and may sell out quickly, so interested guests are encouraged to plan ahead.
In addition to the festivities, a two-hour primetime special will also air on ABC in June 2026. This program will focus on iconic American locales within Disneyland, further enriching the celebration’s immersive experience.
As part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations, a variety of Americana-themed merchandise will be available at Disneyland and DCA, with items set to be released in May 2026. Additionally, DCA will debut a new film titled “Soarin’ Across America” during the summer of 2026, which will likely enhance the overall celebratory atmosphere at the parks.
In a demonstration of corporate responsibility and respect for military families, Disney will donate $2.5 million to Blue Star Families, an organization dedicated to supporting military families across the nation. This charitable effort aligns with the celebration’s themes of unity and patriotism.
Disney CEO Robert Iger emphasized that the Fourth of July celebration honors both the United States and the spirit of imagination and possibility that have been central to Disney’s history. This milestone event, alongside its accompanying activities, aims to strengthen connections within the community while celebrating the American ideals of freedom, equality, and creativity.
As plans unfold for this exciting event, Disneyland and Disney World invite guests to prepare for a memorable July 4th weekend in 2026 that promises to combine entertainment, culture, and patriotic spirit, marking a significant moment in America’s history.
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- Patch: Disneyland Expands Fourth of July Fireworks Program
- Wikipedia: Fourth of July
- OC Register: Disneyland Expands Fireworks for America’s 250th Anniversary
- Google Search: Disneyland Fourth of July Fireworks
- WDWNT: Disney Festivities for America’s 250th Anniversary
- Google Scholar: Disneyland Fourth of July Celebration
- The Walt Disney Company: America 250 Celebration
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fourth of July
- Mickey Visit: Disneyland 4th of July
- Google News: Disney Fourth of July Events
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