How YOU Can Celebrate This Weekend At Universal Orlando Resort

What’s better than celebrating the country’s 250th birthday?

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Celebrating the 4th of July in the theme parks, of course! Over in Disney World, you can check out special snacks and fireworks, but they aren’t the only ones having fun. Here’s everything you can do to celebrate the 4th of July in Universal Orlando!

If you’re looking for some serious fun this weekend, Universal Orlando is the place to be! Across the resort’s theme parks, hotels, and more, there is a bit of fun to be found for everyone. Starting off in Universal Studios Florida, 4th of July activities kick off at 5:15 PM, and they will continue until the park closes.

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There will be music at Music Plaza Stage, including a live DJ followed by appearances by stilt walkers and performers. You can also check out meet-and-greets throughout the evening. In addition to the 4th of July celebrations, you can also check out the Universal Mega Movie Parade at 6 PM and CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular at 9 PM. The festivities wrap up at 10 PM with a short pyrotechnic display over the Universal Studios Florida lagoon at 10 PM.

Universal Studios Florida Lagoon

Over at Epic Universe, the party kicks off at 5 PM! They will also have patriotic stil walkers, a live DJ, and special performers at the Hemisphere Stage in Celestial Park. At 9 PM, there will be a special 4th of July fireworks display at the Cosmos Fountain. After that, the night fountain show will take place at 10 PM.

Celestial Park in Epic Universe

In CityWalk, the party continues with MORE stilt walkers and live music performances. At 5 PM, you can check out American Sirens, and then a DJ at 8 PM. At the Universal Orlando hotels, there will be special food, drinks, activities, and movies. Plus, there’s a family-friendly 4th of July rooftop gathering on the terrace of Bar 17 Bistro at Universal Aventura Hotel.

Aventura Hotel

Guests who have regular theme park admission get to participate in the festivities with no extra fee. This is a seriously fun way to make your theme park vacation even more memorable and exciting. No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have fun! Be sure to keep following DFB for more theme park news, updates, and more!

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