Hi there, Lara!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney. I am glad you sent your question to us!
Spending New Year's Eve at Disneyland Resort sounds like the most magical way to kick off a new year! Plans for New Year's Eve at Disneyland Resort have not been announced yet. In previous years, that information was typically shared in December. I suggest keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland social media pages for any updates.
Dining reservations are available up to 60 days in advance, and some reservations are now available for December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. I just checked the
World of Color Dessert Party page on the Disneyland website, and it does not show any current availability on December 31, 2024. I'm sorry! This could mean that reservations are already booked for that night, the Party may not be offered that night, or reservations have not been released yet. I did notice that the Party has openings on January 1, 2025 at this time (subject to change). Keep checking the World of Color Dessert Party page in case reservations become available.
Fireworks only occur in Disneyland Park in my experience, and are subject to cancellation based on the weather or other factors. If watching fireworks is a priority for you, then you may want to spend New Year's Eve in Disneyland Park (depending on park reservation availability). New Year's Eve is a very popular day at Disneyland, and sometimes the parks reach capacity (meaning that Guests may not be able to enter the parks at some point during the day). I suggest arriving early and staying in one park for the entire day.
Guests in Disneyland Park often start congregating in front of
Sleeping Beauty Castle fairly early in the day, as that area (and along
Main Street, U.S.A.) are the best spots to watch fireworks. One of my favorite fireworks-viewing locations is in front of the Rivers of America. You cannot see Sleeping Beauty Castle, but you can watch most of the fireworks while the music soundtrack plays in the area. Projections and music can also be enjoyed in front of
"it's a small world" Holiday during most nighttime spectaculars.
Guests who decide to stay in Disney California Adventure Park can enjoy the
Disney Festival of the Holidays! It includes fun entertainment, festive decor, and my favorite, delicious food! The
Festive Foods Marketplace features a variety of seasonal food and beverages, making it easy to snack across Disney California Adventure Park!
Lara, I wish I could provide specific information about New Year's Eve at Disneyland Resort. Keep checking the Disneyland social media pages for details as we get closer to the end of the year.
Happy holidays!
Jen