4th of July weekend

[juliebee]

I am considering going to Disneyland for the 4th of July weekend. I read that prior years weren't bad for crowds due to the Magic Key blackouts for that day. Do you think that it will be reasonable crowds this year as well? Will they do Paint the Night that weekend? I have never seen it because we traveled during the Christmas holiday season and they weren't doing PTN so I'd love to catch it this time.

How long prior to the fireworks would we need to find a place?

Also for the flag retreat, do you have to sign up in advance to participate? My husband is a former Marine and we saw the flag retreat on our last trip, but didn't know how the service members were selected before. I know he'd really honored to be part of the 4th of July ceremony.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated!

 

[Wedgeout]

If able to lock it in this year, it should be a spectacular day. 250th anniversary! Not sure how selection works but usually on the service holidays, each branch will get recognition during the ceremony.

I will never wait long hours for any fireworks. I’m a walk up guy. With Main Street projections during fireworks. Mid Main St on toward the castle from there is best overall.

No clue on their main parade and cavalcades scheduled for the 4th.

(Don’t miss the special Soaring during this time!)

Thank you for your service! I always enjoy when my Navy Corpsman wife is recognized.

 

[LKing]

This year, the 250th fireworks show will be on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. That should spread out crowds a bit.

July 3 - two MK can attend, three are blocked, single day ticket $184
July 4 - one MK can attend, four are blocked, single day ticket $199
July 5 - two MK can attend, three are blocked, single day ticket $184

Paint the Night ran last year on July 4. Viewing for PTN filled very early. On July 4, projections are on the Matterhorn as well as the castle, Small World, and ROA.