Hiya, Christian!
How wonderful that you’re planning to add a bit of pixie to the New Year by welcoming 2025 in The Most Magical Place on Earth! Because this is such a common sentiment, you’ll find that New Years Eve is one of the most popular days to visit Walt Disney World Resort. With this in mind, I think it is a great idea to invest in
Lightning Lane passes so that you can bypass the longer waits in standby queues during your visit.
While the purchase of a Lightning Lane Single Pass will help you maximize your time in
EPCOT, it will not, unfortunately, guarantee you entry if the theme park reaches capacity. Because EPCOT is such a large theme park, closures due to capacity are rare, but they have occurred on holidays. If this were to happen before you were able to enter, you would need to speak with a Cast Member on-site about the possibility of receiving a refund for your Lightning Lane purchase. To avoid this scenario, I would suggest arriving early and enjoying a day in EPCOT before ringing in the New Year.
Although I’ve never personally spent New Years Eve in EPCOT, my pal
Jennifer describes it as a can’t-miss cultural experience. Because each country in the World Showcase marks the occasion with authentic celebrations, it actually feels as if you are embarking on a new year by traveling around the world.
I hope this information was helpful as you not only countdown to the New Year but a Walt Disney World Resort vacation as well. If you’re in need of further assistance, please know that you are always welcome here at
planDisney!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie