How will Disney World celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017?
Disney World is planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve with extended parks hours, dance parties, dining extravaganzas and fireworks to welcome 2018.
Some of the resort hotels will have special ticketed parties.
Here’s a look at what to expect on New Year’s Eve 2017.
What time is Disney World open until on New Year’s Eve?
The Magic Kingdom is open on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Epcot will be open Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Hollywood Studios on Dec. 31 will be open from 9 a.m. to midnight. Animal Kingdom on Dec. 31 will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve
You will have a chance to see the New Year’s fireworks multiple times on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31.
The Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks will ring in the New Year in front of Cinderella Castle beginning at 11:50 p.m. on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31. Additional showings will light up the sky both nights at 6:30 p.m.
There will be dance parties in both Frontierland and Tomorrowland
EPCOT on New Year’s Eve
Say “au revoir” to 2017 around World Showcase as the New Year’s Countdown Fireworks start at 11:40 p.m.
A DJ dance party will have guests dancing and grooving “around the world” with special entertainment at the America Garden Stage, Future World Fountain Stage and other areas throughout the park. Just for New Year’s Eve, you can move to your own beat with music playing in your headphones at the “Silent Groove” dance party that will take place at Future World Center.
There will be a special New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at a ticketed event in World Showplace. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
Hollywood Studios on New Year’s Eve
A DJ dance party starts to the night off at 7 p.m. around the Center State in front of the Chinese Theatre.
Then it’s Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, nighttime holiday show at 8 p.m.
At midnight and ringing in the New Year will be a special twist to the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show.
How the resorts are celebrating New Year’s Eve
There are five special ticketed parties taking place around the Walt Disney World Resort on New Year’s Eve. Three of them area already sold out. Here are the detals
- Disney Countdown to Midnight – Guests will clink glasses at midnight after an unforgettable evening of live music and dancing in the Fantasia Ballroom. Taste buds will be celebrating, too, with savory bites and wine pairings from the California Grill, Flying Fish, Citrico’s and other signature Walt Disney World restaurants. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will also join in the fun! Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
- Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Dining Experience – This dining extravaganza brings New Orleans to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve. It’s a night filled with exquisite dishes, champagne toasts, and the ultimate viewing location for Magic Kingdom fireworks. Exclusive for guests 21 years of age or older. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
- Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (SOLD OUT) – A family-friendly celebration, Pixar Party immerses guests in the beloved Disney-Pixar films with lively music, a mouthwatering buffet, Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing, character meet-and-greet opportunities and more. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
- California Grill New Year’s Eve Hollywood Hideaway (SOLD OUT) – Swing in the New Year with “stars and starlets” high in the sky at this cool and classy California Grill get-together. Schmooze the last hours of 2017 away at this “Rat Pack” inspired shindig where favorite Disney characters make a guest appearance and the evening caps off with spectacular views of Magic Kingdom fireworks.
- Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ (SOLD OUT) – Mickey and friends invite guests to join in a rootin’ tootin’ celebration that includes a scrumptious unlimited BBQ feast at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Bluegrass music and a DJ are sure to have everyone on their feet to ring in the New Year. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
