Universal Orlando's Fourth of July lineup includes fireworks at Universal Epic Universe, pyrotechnics at Universal Studios Florida, live entertainment at Universal CityWalk, and holiday food specials at select resort hotels.
The July 4 schedule gives Epic Universe its first Independence Day fireworks show. Guests can watch from Cosmos Fountain at 9 p.m., followed by a fountain show at 10 p.m.
Universal Epic Universe will also run a continuous DJ set at the Hemisphere Stage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stilt walkers start near the Hemisphere Stage and Cosmos Fountain at 5 p.m., with ground performers beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Universal Studios Florida July 4 Schedule
Universal Studios Florida will run Street Breakz performances at Expo Circle at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. The Universal Mega Movie Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m.
CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular runs at 9 p.m. on the lagoon. Universal Studios Florida will follow with a brief pyrotechnics display from the lagoon at 10 p.m.
Music Plaza Stage gets stilt walkers and ground performers from 6:15 p.m. to 9:50 p.m., plus live DJs from 5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Characters are scheduled at Music Plaza Stage from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CityWalk Music and Hotel Food Specials
Universal CityWalk will have American Sirens on the Plaza Stage from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Hall of Fame on the Waterfront Stage from 8 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. A live DJ is scheduled on the Promenade from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Select Universal Orlando hotels will add Fourth of July food and entertainment. Hard Rock Hotel has a $30 beachclub dining special from noon to 4 p.m., Universal Endless Summer Resort has ribs, wings, and a Bomb Pop drink special, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort has Atomic Tonic activities and DJ entertainment, and Universal Aventura Hotel has a Bar 17 Bistro dining special.
Source: Universal Orlando Resort.
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