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Walt Disney World Reveals 2025 New Year’s Eve Plans, Including Rare Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Ring the bells and cue the confetti. Walt Disney World has officially shared its New Year’s Eve lineup for ringing in 2025, and this year brings a very rare treat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Normally, the park skips big fireworks on NYE, but not this time. Guests heading to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood Studios will get a full “New Year’s Countdown Fireworks” spectacular to welcome 2025 in style.
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Here’s your full breakdown of what each park is offering and where the party is popping off.
Magic Kingdom is sticking with its classic two-night celebration. “Fantasy in the Sky” will light up the sky on both December 30 and 31 with shows at 6:30pm and 11:50pm. Magic Kingdom is the only park that doubles up its celebration because demand is notoriously high for that castle-side countdown. No extra ticket needed — just park admission and nerves of steel for the crowds.
Over at EPCOT, it’s the ultimate global party. “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” takes the early slot at 6:30pm, and the massive “Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration” fireworks blast off at 11:54pm. Add in DJ dance parties around World Showcase and World Celebration from 7pm to 1am and you’ve got one of Walt Disney World’s most legendary NYE atmospheres. Silent disco in the UK Pavilion, international beats in Japan, over-the-top energy in China and Italy — it’s the ultimate choose-your-own-party adventure.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is where the biggest surprise drops. Alongside their usual nighttime DJs and Pixar Dance Party, the park will also host its own countdown fireworks — a rare and possibly returning-to-form moment for Hollywood Studios. Whether the show uses the long-dormant World Drive launch site or sticks with rooftop-style bursts, fans are buzzing to see fireworks back at the park in a meaningful way.
Entertainment fills nearly every corner: marching bands, live bands, Pixar pals, and DJ zones running from evening until just after midnight. If you want a more energetic NYE without EPCOT-level crowds, this may be your new go-to.
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No official celebrations are planned for Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney Springs this year, so if you were hoping for a wild NYE at DAK or a late-night Springs stroll with fireworks overhead, you’ll need to hop to another park.
As always, capacity, entertainment, and park reservations may fluctuate, so keep your app refreshed and your patience topped up. New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World is unforgettable — as long as you’ve planned ahead.
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