4th of July 16 Not Disney

[laudan14]

Hi we are from the UK & will be in Orlando for the first time on the 4th July 2016 & were wondering if you can suggest what we can do. There will be my husband & I & 2 grown up children we are staying in a villa on Silver Creek & we will not have tickets for Disney. We would like to have a nice meal, some drinks, maybe some fireworks & soak up the atmosphere. We are willing to book a hotel for the night so we are walk-able/taxi ride away from the event. Is there anything on International Drive or is there a web site what lists what's on.

Other option is we are thinking about staying 1 night in Universal & the prices are about the same for the 4th July as end of June. What is Universal like on the 4th. Thanks for any advice

 

[staceyrhood]

Celebration puts on a great show! Lots of food and drinks too. You could stay at the Bohemian Hotel right downtown Celebration also!

 

[laudan14]

Thanks will take a look

 

[JC Butterfly]

I am planning a trip around that time too. Here's a website that gives an idea of what was done this year (2015) and will give some insight into next
http://4thofjulyorlando.com/ A lot depends on how far you want to drive. Sea World is on I-Drive and I would expect you can see the fireworks with a limited view even if you don't buy a ticket. Orlando is very popular and you can expect large crowds of over 100,000 wherever you go. If you do want to see Disney fireworks you could do so for free from Polynesian Resort or Grand Floridian (I expect large crowds). Just realize it will be very busy, very hot, and very humid! Not only will July 4th be busy but since it falls on a Monday you can expect extra festivities the weekend prior. Good luck making decision!

 

[laudan14]

Great link thank you