4th of July Fireworks Orlando 2016: Pyrotechnic Displays At Disney World, Universal & More [VIDEO]
The city of Orlando has been dealing with some hard times in recent weeks due to the deaths of Christina Grimmie, Lane Graves and the Pulse Nightclub Shooting all in the course of one weekend, but the Entertainment and Theme Park Capital of the world is reminding everyone it's a city full of celebration and good times with several 4th of July events and Fireworks Displays.
Here's a complete list of events in the Orlando area for the 4th:
Theme Parks:
Red Brick and BOOM at Legoland Florida
Where: LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven
When: July 3-July 5
Admission: Fireworks show admission is included with regular park admission
About: Includes a Brick flag build and special viewing glasses which make the fireworks look like Lego bricks
Independence Day at SeaWorld Orlando
Where: SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando
When: July 4th at 10 p.m.
Admission: Fireworks show admission is included with regular park admission. However, reserved seating can be purchased starting at $29, while seats at the VIP viewing patio begin at $49.00
About: A patriotic-inspired show featuring the 13th Army Band of the Florida National Guard.
Independence Day At Universal Orlando Resort
Where: Universal Orlando Resort
When: July 4th
Admission: Fireworks show admission is included with regular park admission.
About: A special version of Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular combining cutting-edge projection technology with lasers and pyrotechnics will take place
Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort
Where: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios
When: Various Times
Admission: Show admission is included with regular park admissions
About: Disney Parks will each have their own Fireworks shows. The "Celebrate America-A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" show will kick things off at the Magic Kingdom at 9 p.m. 10 p.m. shows, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot and a special presentation at Hollywood Studios, will follow.
Orlando Area Events:
Where: Lake Eola Park
When: 4 p.m. with Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: Activities for children, live music at the Walt Disney Amphitheater (Lucy Iris, Ukeladies, Orlando Concert Band, Mayor Buddy Dyer), and food and beverages