Among other festivities, the 4th of July fireworks will play across all three nights of the holiday weekend at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Disney 250 Celebrates America
Disney is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation with celebrations that kick off on Veterans Day 2025 and continue through the July 4th weekend. The company will shine a spotlight on the people, places, and moments that make our nation special, which has been part of Disney’s story for more than 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger said:
At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility – the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning. This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stop dreaming about what’s next.
To mark the occasion, Disneyland and Disney World will celebrate with three days of Fourth of July fireworks instead of two, which will take place July 3-5 2026. In addition, both coasts will feature Soarin’ Across America which will take guests on a journey through some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes.
The celebration will culminate on the July 4th weekend with a 24-hour, multi-platform broadcast, “Disney Celebrates America” across Disney’s linear networks and steaming platforms. The broadcast will feature entertainers, athletes, explorers, and historians.
It will end with a special evening fireworks broadcast from Disney World and Disneyland.
Other Special Events
- ABC’s “Good Morning America” will continue its popular “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, which kicked off earlier this year, highlighting unforgettable places and people across the nation.
- National Geographic’s “America in Superlatives” series will feature, across all platforms, a range of National Geographic storytellers and photographers highlighting unique places and events from around the United States, offering surprising and inspiring stories that explore what makes America special.
- ESPN will premiere a new SportsCenter segment, “America’s Team,” a cross-country search to find out which team most embodies the country, plus special patriotic programming across its flagship platforms, including exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2026.
- In June 2026, ABC News Studios will present a two-hour primetime special that journeys through the heart of our nation – where the real-life spirit of iconic locales like New Orleans and the American frontier comes alive through the beloved lands of Disney Parks, connecting audiences to the extraordinary people, places, histories, and traditions that make America unique.
- Disney Consumer Products will once again honor our nation’s heroes with a new special military-inspired assortment now available at select locations across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, while supplies last. In addition, debuting in May 2026, an array of Americana merchandise, including select items commemorating America’s milestone anniversary, will be available for purchase at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and DisneyStore.com.
Veterans, Military, and Families
Throughout the celebration, Disney will continue its proud legacy of supporting U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families, including expanded partnerships, special movie screenings, discounts, and professional support for veterans entering the civilian workforce.
Disney shares that we will learn more about Disney 250 Celebrates America in the coming weeks.
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