Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
JULY 2024
Oh say can you see… all the summer fun happening in Disney Parks this month?!
Disney World
4th of July Celebrations
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” – a nighttime patriotic fireworks spectacular returns this year to the Magic Kingdom for the holiday weekend. Shows will take place July 4 at 9:20 p.m.
In EPCOT, a cappella vocal group, Voices of Liberty, will perform numbers from the American songbook under the rotunda in The American Adventure pavilion while some favorite Disney characters will don their “Spirit of ’76” attire and meet with guests throughout the day.
For the Fourth of July, EPCOT’s nightly fireworks extravaganza Luminous will include a patriotic Fourth of July grand finale called “Heartbeat of Freedom.”
Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon
Disney H2O Glow After Hours events continue this month at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. This late night splash fest includes a DJ dance party with some beloved Disney characters, special park lighting effects, glowing accessories, plus snacks and drinks. And of course, all of the attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be available.
This is a separate ticket event and will be held on July 5, 6, 13, 16, 20, 26 and 30, August 2, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
No EPCOT Festival?!
With the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival ending May 27 and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival beginning August 29 Unless Disney drops a surprise new festival when CommuniCore Plaza and Hall opens, it looks like for the first time in years there will be a ‘festival gap’ in EPCOT.
Flavors of Florida – Disney Springs
Savor the flavors of summer during this Disney Springs celebration. From July 1 to August 11, over 30 locations all throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of the best homegrown dishes, snacks and sips the Sunshine State can offer as well as live culinary demonstrations from the expert.
Disneyland
4th of July Celebrations
Disneyland Park celebrates America’s independence on July 4 with red, white and blue decorations, treats and drinks. The celebration features its signature Independence Day show, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” Disney California Adventure also usually presents fireworks in a patriotic salute before World of Color.
Pixar Fest at Disneyland Continues
Disneyland continues to celebrate popular Pixar films and characters with Pixar Fest continuing through August 4th, 2024. Pixar Fest features exciting offerings like a new daytime parade, new food marketplaces, a new DJ dance party coming to the Hollywood Backlot, and more.