Epcot or Hollywood Studios on the 4th?

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

How special are the July 4th fireworks at Epcot? My initial plan was to do Illuminations on the 4th and skip HS altogether this trip, but I am beginning to miss the prospect of seeing my very favorite nighttime show: Fantasmic. I have seen Fantasmic many times, but I really love it and just listening to the music makes me want to see it again soon. I have seen Illuminations several times and it is my least favorite nighttime show. Are the 4th fireworks addition to Illuminations going to be pretty spectacular? I am going to be seeing the MK fireworks on the 3rd. Will Illuminations be a let down after that? Or is it special enough that I should experience it and save Fantasmic for another trip?

 

[mickey1968]

I plan to be at Epcot on the 4th and MK on the 3rd. I have read several places that Epcot's fireworks are extra huge for the 4th. I usually skip Illuminations in favor of getting to the buses ahead of the crowds and kind of walk backward out of the park (lol) but I am looking forward to these.

 

[GoofyMB]

The tag at the end of illuminations on the 4th is incredible. I would definitely suggest trying to find another night for Fantasmic if at all possible. We have done MK on the 3rd and Epcot on the 4th a number of times and I think this is definitely the way to go.

 

[patrickpiteo]

Epcot the best finale in fireworks I have ever seen.. will be there this year again..

 

[patrickpiteo]

I plan to be at Epcot on the 4th and MK on the 3rd. I have read several places that Epcot's fireworks are extra huge for the 4th. I usually skip Illuminations in favor of getting to the buses ahead of the crowds and kind of walk backward out of the park (lol) but I am looking forward to these.

same plan here