EVERYTHING Happening Around Walt Disney World This July 2026!
Happy July!
From patriotic festivities to refurbishments, a lot is happening around Walt Disney World this month! Curious to know exactly what you can expect?
Here’s a comprehensive list of everything happening around Walt Disney World this July 2026!
Walt Disney World – July 2026
EPCOT
La Poutinerie Opens
La Poutinerie has opened in EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion! The new restaurant has taken over the previous Refreshment Port kiosk.
Guests can now head here to grab specialty poutine dishes and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
We tried the kiosk for ourselves on its first day of operation! Check out our full review here.
Disney After Hours at EPCOT
Disney After Hours at EPCOT will take place on July 9th and July 23rd from 9:30PM to 12:30AM. (Event entry starts at 7PM.)
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At the event, guests can ride popular attractions with lower wait times, grab complimentary treats and beverages, and meet characters. Tickets are still available for both nights–grab your own here.
Hollywood Studios
Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will take over the park on July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 9:30PM to 12:30AM. (Event entry starts at 7PM.)
Guests of the event can experience lower wait times at popular attractions, grab complimentary snacks, and meet characters. You can still grab tickets for all of July’s after-hours events here.
Magic Kingdom
Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom
Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom is taking place on July 13th and 27th from 10PM to 1AM. (Event entry starts at 7PM.)
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An event ticket gives guests after-hours access to popular attractions, complimentary snacks, fun character interactions, and more! Grab your ticket here.
Typhoon Lagoon
Disney H2O Glow After Hours
The exciting Disney H2O Glow After Hours events will take place on July 3rd, 7th, 17th, 24th, and 31st! The bright event runs from 8PM to 11PM, and guests can enter the water park as early as 6PM.
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Guests of the event can enjoy a night at the illuminated water park, featuring complimentary snacks and beverages, after-hours access to attractions, a dance party, and rare character interactions.
Grab your tickets here.
Resort-Wide
Fourth of July
Saturday, July 4th, is sure to be a busy day at Walt Disney World! The semiquincentennial celebration will reach its peak this day, and guests can celebrate with a ride on the new Soarin’ Across America in EPCOT…
Soarin’ Across America
…festive eats and drinks…
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…and themed entertainment!
Magic Kingdom will host “Disney’s Celebrate America” fireworks show…
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…while EPCOT will present “Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks…
Heartbeat of Freedom
…and special performances from the Voices of Liberty!
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Check out all of the patriotic entertainment and fun here.
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
This month, guests can continue jumping into the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER festivities sprinkled throughout the resort, including kid-focused eats and drinks, activities, and shows!
Check out the full guide to Cool KIDS’ SUMMER here!
V.I.P.ASSHOLDER Summer Days
And Annual Passholders can continue diving into the V.I.P.ASSHOLDER Summer Days offerings around Walt Disney World!
Through July 31st, passholders can enjoy special character experiences, an exclusive lounge, a new magnet, special eats and drinks, and more!
Check out the special V.I.P.ASSHOLDER Summer Days deals here.
Refurbishments & Closures
Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disney World’s calendar during your visit for the current list.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Nothing Currently Listed
EPCOT
- La Signature
- Closed Throughout the Month
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Nothing Currently Listed
Magic Kingdom
- Big Top Souvenirs
- Closed Throughout the Month
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
- Closes July 6th
- Remains Closed Throughout the Month
That wraps up our list of everything happening around Walt Disney World this month! Keep all of this in mind when planning your July trip.
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