Summer 2025 drone shows: plan your summer vacations now

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Summer 2025 drone shows are shaping up to make for one of the biggest seasons yet for nighttime entertainment. And with summer travel planning season happening now, it’s time to book those flights, make those hotel reservations and perhaps buy those theme park or baseball tickets to actually see them.

Many of the best summer 2025 drone shows are happening at theme parks. But that’s not all. There’s no shortage of hometown Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. that now feature drone light shows in lieu of (or enhancing) traditional fireworks displays.

And while drone light shows cost thousands of dollars for the organizers to put on, many are free for you to watch.

Here’s your guide to the must-see summer 2025 drone shows — and why you should start planning now to catch these sky-high celebrations.

Plan your summer 2025 drone shows now

Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée, France)

Already a pioneer in theme park drone shows, Disneyland Paris is back with the “Disney Tales of Magic” show, which launched January 10, 2025. Past hits like a Marvel drone show, “Disney D-Light” and “Disney Electrical Sky Parade” set the stage, but this new show is bigger than ever. It combines drones, pyrotechnics, fountain displays and a brand-new soundtrack.

Produced by the drone show powerhouse Dronisos, it’s a can’t-miss for Disney fans and tech lovers alike.

You will need a ticket into Disneyland Paris to see the show. You can typically buy Disney theme park tickets at the best price from Undercover Tourist.

Schaumburg Boomers Fireworks & Drone Shows (Schaumburg, Illinois)

Baseball meets high-tech entertainment with the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 Fireworks & Drone Show schedule. The Schaumburg Boomers are a professional baseball team based that compete in the Frontier League as a member of the Midwest Division.

Special dates include:

  • Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
  • Saturday, July 5
  • Friday, July 25
  • Friday, August 8

Catch a game, then sit back for a postgame spectacle of fireworks and drone choreography.

Grant’s Farm Summer Nights (St. Louis, Missouri)

Grant’s Farm is lighting up the St. Louis summer with Grant’s Farm in the Sky: A Drone Show Spectacular.

Every Friday, Saturday, and select Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, enjoy an evening of tram rides, food, drinks, live bands (starting at 6 p.m.), and a drone show (starting at 9 p.m.).

Tickets for the evening events start at just $12+tax per person, though parking is an additional charge.

Silver Dollar City (Branson, Missouri)

Silver Dollar City is getting its first-ever drone show this summer! As part of its Summer Celebration, running June 7 through August 3, 2025, visitors can expect a nighttime display of drones, plus new attractions like a Wild West Comedy Stunt Show and the Silver Dollar Circus. Fireworks will still cap off the evening for those who love the traditional sparkle.

Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)

Dollywood’s nighttime drone show is becoming a cherished tradition. As the park celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, expect an even bigger summer spectacle featuring hundreds of drones, fireworks, and high-energy dance parties hosted in the Wildwood Grove area.

The best part? You can pair your visit with trips to nearby attractions like Anakeesta and the Titanic Museum — with discount tickets available via Undercover Tourist.

Holiday World (Santa Claus, Indiana)

Holiday World proves you don’t need a Disney-sized budget to put on a drone show. Their 500-drone spectacular celebrates holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and Independence Day with dynamic formations and a fireworks finale.

Tickets can cost less than $50 — and include free parking, soft drinks, and sunscreen, making it one of the best theme park deals in America.

The drone show kicks off June 21 and runs nightly through August 3, 2025.

Pro tip: The best viewing is from Party Plaza in the Thanksgiving Section.

City of Goleta 4th of July Drone Show (Goleta, California)

For the first time ever, Goleta will host a community drone show on July 4 at Dos Pueblos High School. Goleta is a charming town not far from Santa Barbara, the famous beach escape north of Los Angeles.

The festivities start at 6 p.m. with food trucks, a DJ, a dance floor and family-friendly activities. The drone show kicks off at approximately 8:30 p.m. and will be visible up to 10 miles away — though the best seats are inside the stadium itself.

Admission is free, making it a fantastic, budget-friendly way to celebrate the holiday.

Tigard 4th of July Celebration (Tigard, Oregon)

Back for a second year, the City of Tigard’s family-friendly Fourth of July celebration features a lively drone show, plus live music, kids’ games and police and firetruck displays.

No pets, fireworks or alcohol are allowed — but you’ll get an unforgettable drone experience at no cost to attend. It’s an excellent, low-stress way to celebrate America’s birthday.

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