Welcome to the Moms Panel, Kristine!
Ringing in a New Year at Walt Disney World Resort is an experience like no other! The fireworks and nighttime spectaculars are AMAZING!
We don't currently have information about
all the programming for New Year's Eve. That said, we expect to see many celebratory activities, parades and New Year's Eve fireworks at the Disney Parks. For example, Magic Kingdom Park usually delivers the 360 degrees fireworks extravaganza Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular. Epcot generally shows an extended version of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth with countdown and special pyrotechnics. Disney's Hollywood Studios typically presents Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! and then Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular just after midnight.
If you are looking for unique experiences outside of the theme parks, look no further than the
New Year's Eve Celebrations at Disney's Contemporary Resort! You may choose from family-friendly offerings such as, the Pixar Party: A New Year's Eve Celebration and Disney Countdown to Midnight. Both include the option to purchase VIP access to the Ink & Paint Club (suggested for adults without kids). Either way you might find yourself singing a few lines of "Auld Lang Syne" at some point during the evening.
If you plan to visit one of the Disney Parks on New Year's Eve, I strongly recommend arriving early and staying until closing time. Parks tend to fill-up very quickly on New Year's Eve, and once they reach capacity no further admittance is allowed. I also suggest visiting Epcot on December 31, 2018. This theme park rarely closes due to capacity, as it easily absorbs greater numbers of Guests.
Ritzy ºOº