Previously, at Magic Kingdom, a special Independence Day-themed version of Fantasy in the Sky was held on July 4.

In 2011, Disneyland version was updated to include some new pyrotechnics, new castle lighting, Gobo projections and searchlights used for Magical and Halloween Screams into the show.

This version was significantly shorter than the standard summer show at the time and tabs were kept on guest commentary, eventually leading to a single night performance beginning in 2019.

For the Disneyland version, the show has returned with the increased amount of small-sized firework shells on the rooftops of It's a Small World & Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.

Theme Male narrator (2008–2019): To honor Independence Day, we welcome you to our Fourth of July celebration as we commemorate the birthday of this great nation.

A country whose pioneering spirit continues to live on in the hearts and minds of people who cherish freedom; in this land and around the globe.

Female narrator (2022–present): In honor of the Fourth of July, we invite you to come together as we commemorate the enduring spirit of this great nation.

A country whose pioneering spirit continues to live on in the hearts and minds of people who cherish freedom; in this land and around the globe.

Music: "God Bless America" (Irving Berlin), "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (George M. Cohan) and "This Is My Country" (Don Raye and Al Jacobs).

Music: "You're a Grand Old Flag" (George M. Cohan), "Stars and Stripes Forever" (John Philip Sousa) and "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Francis Scott Key).

This different narration is led by Bill Rogers and reads the following: Friends and honored guests, we welcome you to our 4th of July celebration as we commemorate the birthday of this great nation.