These are the changes at Disney World in July 2026 to know about.
4th of July Fireworks
There will be a special firework show in Magic Kingdom for the 4th of July. Disney Celebrate’s America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky will be July 3rd through 5th at 9pm.
Heartbeat of Freedom
EPCOT will have Heartbeat of Freedom July 3rd through 5th at 9:15pm.
Ride Closures
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress closes July 6th and does not have a reopening date. It is expected to open in 2027 with updates. The Frontierland Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad is closed due to construction.
Other Closures
Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom and La Signature in EPCOT are closed with no reopening dates.
Increase in Crowds For the Summer
July is a busy month at Disney World, so expect larger crowds than normal.
Both Water Parks Are Open
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are both open for the summer.
Free Water Park Admission on Check-in Day
If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you can get free water park admission on check-in day.