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Just about everywhere in Disney with the exception of Disney's Animal Kingdom have some sort of New Year's Eve celebration.
Pleasure Island
Disney's Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney always boasted that every night of the year is like New Year's Eve but Pleasure Island shut it's doors for good in 2008 and will not be re-opening as a nightclub venue again.
If you want to celebrate New Year inside the Walt Disney World Resort then you will need to look towards Disney's Boardwalk or one of the theme parks.
Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom
On New Year's Eve there are two night-time parades and two sets of fireworks. If you have young children, then you can still get into the New Year's Eve spirit by watching one of the earlier shows or you can stay up and see in the New Year in style.
The "SpectroMagic" parades are at 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm and the "Holiday Wishes" night-time fireworks spectacular is at 8:30 pm. There is also a second special New Year's Eve "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks display just before midnight at 11:50 pm.
The park closes at 1:00 am and the shows are included in the normal admission charges.
Walt Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios
There are live performances by the in-park band, "Mulch, Sweat and Shears" along with a DJ at the Sorcerer Hat Stage.
There are three Fantasmic shows at 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm and then just before midnight there is a special "Lights, Camera, Happy New Year" fireworks display. Don't forget to pick up your complimentary hat and horn on Mickey Avenue when you arrive.
The park closes at 1:00 am and the shows are included in the normal admission charges.
Celebration Town
For the first time, Disney Celebration are having a New Years Eve event with live entertainment, fireworks and countdown to midnight.
Walt Disney World, Epcot
At Epcot, the New Year's Eve Countdown Spectacular offers a variety of different entertainment throughout the park.
There are also two showings of "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" at 7:30 pm and 11:40 pm with a special New Year's countdown and an "Auld Lang Syne" finale at the later performance at the World Showcase Lagoon.
The park closes at 1:00 am and the shows are included in the normal admission charges.
Downtown Disney, Cirque du Soleil®
On New Year's Eve, there is an extra special performance of La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil® starting at 8:00 pm. The show includes a champagne toast and special limited edition souvenir program with a limited edition autographed insert.
Tickets are from $87.00 (plus tax) for adults (10 and up) and from $74.00 (plus tax) for children.
Walt Disney World Resort, Disney's Boardwalk
It you want to dance the night away, why not go to the New Year's Eve dance party at the Art Deco styled Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's Boardwalk.
There is music from the 80s, 90s to the present day plus "dueling Video DJ's" playing your favourite music videos. Snacks are served and at midnight there is a grand champagne toast (included in admission price).
Guests must 21 with a valid ID and tickets cost $10. They go on sale at the Atlantic Dance box office at 12 noon on December 31. |
