Overview
- David Muir will lead a daylong July 4, 2026 special airing across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, concluding with fireworks from Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
- Magic Kingdom and Disneyland will stage Disney’s Celebrate America! fireworks on July 3, 4 and 5, 2026, expanding the usual holiday schedule to three nights on both coasts.
- Soarin’ Across America debuts in summer 2026 at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure, replacing the current film with a U.S.-focused flight over iconic landscapes and cities.
- Disney will roll out an Americana merchandise line in May 2026, while programming spans ABC News Studios’ June primetime special, GMA’s 50 States series, ESPN features and National Geographic storytelling.
- Support for service members includes a $2.5 million donation to Blue Star Families and 2026 offers for eligible military guests to be announced in November; Disney has not specified whether the fireworks broadcast will be live or pre-recorded.