If you will be ringing in 2012 from the Disney parks there are specific events and changes to regularly scheduled events that you should be aware of.
Epcot: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth will feature a salute to the new year at 7p.m. and 11:42p.m. The park will be open from 8a.m. to 1 a.m. on December 31st.
Hollywood Studios: Fantasmic! is as 6:30 and 8:00. There is a “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks display at midnight. The park will be opem from 8a.m. to 12a.m.
Magic Kingdom: “Wishes” (with holiday overlay) will be at 8:30pm and “Fantasy in the sky” at 11:51. The park will be oven from 8a.m. to 2a.m.
Animal Kingdom: No big changes here, of course there are no fireworks due to the animals. Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade will be at 3:45, as regularly scheduled and the park will close at 8p.m.
Special meals and dining experiences will be available on New Years Eve. Information is slowly being released and we’ll keep you updated as we hear more.
- Narcoosees at Grand Flordian Resort and Spa will feature a four course meal for $149, there will also be a DJ, balloon artist and special fireworks viewing at 8:30 and 11:51.
- The Atlantic Dance Hall at the BoardWalk Resort will have a special-ticket party from 8p.m. to 2a.m. with a video DJ.
Resorts will have various activities that are yet to be released and are subject to change-so always check with your resort about their special activities.
DisneyQuest is hosting a new years event from 8p.m. ot 1a.m. with unlimited access to games, food and a DJ dance part. There will be party hats, noise makers and confetti at midnight. Tickets went on sale November 17th are are $42.25 plus tax (ages 3 and up, pre-purchase price) or $51.64 (ages 3 and up) the day o the event. Purchase tickets at the DisneyQuest box office, at WDW guest relations, on DisneyWorld.com or via phone 407-W-Disney.
We will keep you posted on more New Years Eve celebrations and special events as they unfold!
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I was there for New Year’s Eve 2005-2006, and the biggest party then was at Epcot. At 6pm, they started handing out free top hats and blowers, and the lines went incredibly fast, The crowds were typical of that time of year, and it was extremely crowded. We left before midnight, and watched the fireworks from our hotel. We were staying off property that year out behind Animal Kingdom. From the second floor of our hotel, we ended up with a great view of the midnight fireworks from all 3 parks. It was pretty cool.