As thoughts turn to 4th of July fireworks celebrations many will visit California theme parks to enjoy displays before and after the holiday. The most technologically-advanced fireworks are at Disneyland, inventor of low-emission pyrotechnics. There's really nothing in California quite as spectacular as the Disneyland show, which they've changed in 2015 for their Diamond Anniversary 60 year celebration. Since Disneyland opened in Anaheim the park has welcomed over 700 million visitors and has sold 84 million Mickey Mouse ears (hats).

Summer 2015 – Some ticket discounts

Here are price estimates for single day admission (we looked at each theme park website) and postings about 4th of July fireworks…

• $170 DISNEYLAND: Magic Kingdom parkhopper 1 day pass. July 4 Patriotic Fireworks show, fireworks nightly in summer
• $82-111 LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA: $82 online for Lego Park only. July 4 Red, White & Boom Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
• $80-159 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: Front of the line is around $159; $299-329 VIP experience
• $59-89 SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO: Save $30 online. Fireworks nightly June & July
• $47-70 KNOTT'S BERRY FARM: Single day online in advance saves around $20, 4th of July fireworks
• $48-70 SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN: online cheaper. 4th of July Weekend fireworks show nightly
• $45-65 SIX FLAG DISCOVERY KINGDOM: Save online. 4th of July Weekend fireworks show nightly
• $48-54 SAN DIEGO ZOO: Add experiences and it's more
• $44-65 CALIFORNIA GREAT AMERICA: Save around $20 online. Fireworks on Fridays & Saturdays in summer
• $32-52 GILROY GARDENS: Save online pre-purchase
• $40 MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM