Hi, Dawn! It's wonderful to have you visit with us! New Year's Eve at Disney is a special treat in and out of the
theme parks. In the past, Disney has had special character appearances at the resorts, too! So be sure to keep your eyes open for those magical moments.
As for park hours on December 31 of this year, Disney hasn't released the official hours for
Magic Kingdom. However, based on previous years, the park hours for Magic Kingdom typically open around 9:00a.m. and stay open until midnight on New Year's Eve. It's a popular day, so expect extended hours.
If you're staying at one of the All-Star Resorts, you should have access to
Early Theme Park Entry (if it's offered on that day), which usually starts 30 minutes to an hour before the regular opening time.
Magic Kingdom often features two fireworks shows on New Year's Eve. One show in the early evening and another show closer to midnight.
Just note that these details are based on past schedules and are subject to change without notice. Disney typically updates park hours and schedules closer to the date, so I recommend checking the official Disney World calendar as your trip approaches for the most accurate information. I would check around the end of October or early November for the times to be posted for your trip.
Have a magical time, Dawn! Please stop by and see us again soon!
Toodles,
Korliss