Hi Dana!
The more the merrier the more magical! Your large family will have huge fun at
Walt Disney World! And what a fantastic place to start a new year.
Normally, a
Park Hopper would typically get you through the tapstiles of the theme park of your choice after 2:00, but New Year's Eve is an exception. In years past, even with no attendance limits in place, the
Magic Kingdom frequently reached capacity on December 31st. Your family members who do not have
Disney Park Pass Reservations for the Magic Kingdom are subject to capacity restrictions in the afternoon and risk not being able to join you.
You might want to reconsider booking spots for the whole gang in a different park.
Epcot still has openings for Dec 31 and is a fabulous place to ring in 2022. In prepandemic years, DJs hosted high energy dance parties throughout World Showcase, spectacular holiday fireworks blasted off, and a grand countdown commenced. And no park has better food and drink choices than Epcot. This park also has ample space to handle a holiday celebration.
Enjoy starting the new year with Mickey and your whole gang!
Elisabeth