Disney Parks to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with New Soarin’ and Limited-Time Offers

Travel destinations across the United States are preparing for what is sure to be a busy 2026. From national parks to iconic cities, families will be looking for ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Theme parks have already started announcing their plans for America 250, and today the Walt Disney Company announced a series of exciting projects for the occasion.

In fact, Disney’s celebrations begin this year and continue until summer 2026.which will be anchored by the start of a new version of Soarin’! Let’s take a look at what was announced today and what we can expect in the months to come.

Disney Celebrating America Show Will Feature Popular Disney Parks Fireworks

“Disney celebrates America” will begin on Veterans Day 2025 (November 11) and continue through July 4 weekend, 2026. The celebration will be marked by special offers on Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line for eligible service members in recognition of their service and to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. More details will be revealed in November.

It was also announced that Disney would honor America’s 250th birthday with a “Disney Celebrates America” broadcast for 24 hours during the July 4th holiday weekend across Disney+, ABC, ESPN and more.

The evening will end with special fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Fourth of July fireworks are always a special occasion at the parks, so I can only imagine how epic the 2026 fireworks will be!

If you’re in the parks around the 4th of July, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to watch the fireworks. “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will be performed July 3, 4 and 5 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom.

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Soarin’ Across America comes to EPCOT and Disney California Adventure

But wait, there’s more! In what is perhaps the most exciting announcement of the day, a brand new version of Soarin’ called Soarin’ Across America will debut at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in the summer 2026! This “limited time itinerary” will highlight the country natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. In total, we will see more than a dozen locations featured in this new walking sequence.

Keep an eye on this space as more announcements will be made leading up to the launch of Disney Celebrating America. This multi-month celebration is sure to have some exciting offerings (I can already see the red, white and blue cupcakes and the Uncle Same Mickey Mouse plush…), so be sure to follow along as you make your 2026 Disney Parks travel plans!

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Disney Parks Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with New Soarin’ and Limited-Time Offerings was originally published on The World of Spark.

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