This summer, Spaceship Earth is getting a new look at EPCOT to help celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. The temporary overlay is just one part of the Independence Day celebrations at the second Walt Disney World Resort theme park.Spaceship Earth Summer Light Show & More Patriotic Fun at Walt Disney WorldCredit: DisneyOn June 2, The Walt Disney Company shared more details about its plans for celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in July, including a two-hour television special and new offerings at its theme parks. In addition to the new Soarin’ Across America attraction overlay, which is already running at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Disney has announced patriotic offerings for the summer at its Central Florida theme parks.Credit: DisneyAccording to theme park journalist Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) on X (formerly known as Twitter), EPCOT will celebrate this very special July 4 with a patriotic lightshow on Spaceship Earth and additional Voices of Liberty performances in the American Adventure Pavilion. Magic Kingdom Park will celebrate with special performances of the Electrical Water Pageant, and additional red, white, and blue decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. Special character experiences and limited-time food and beverage offerings will be available across Walt Disney World Resort.Disney says Walt Disney World will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic lighting on Spaceship Earth, Voices of Liberty performances, the Electrical Water Pageant, Main Street, U.S.A. décor, character experiences, and limited-time food across the resort.Disney says Walt Disney World will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with patriotic lighting on Spaceship Earth, Voices of Liberty performances, the Electrical Water Pageant, Main Street, U.S.A. décor, character experiences, and limited-time food across the resort. https://t.co/PDI7fRyLdR pic.twitter.com/A2mi94S0r3— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) June 2, 2026Walt Disney World Resort has yet to share showtimes for patriotic entertainment offerings or an exact list of themed character meet-and-greets and limited-time food and beverage items. More details are expected as July 4 draws closer.Have you ever spent Independence Day at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Share your vacation memories with Inside the Magic in the comments!The post Disney Announces It Will Retheme Spaceship Earth Attraction in July appeared first on Inside the Magic.