New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World
Experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World during the holiday season makes for a very special vacation, but being there on an actual holiday like New Year's Eve can require a bit of planning ahead along with a whole lot of patience. We've put together some information that we think will help you plan your New Year's visit in addition to any special happenings that will be taking place around Walt Disney World property.
NEW YEARS EVE PARK HOURS AND EVENTS
Operating hours and events for New Year's Eve (subject to change):
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Park is open 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.- Fantasy in the Sky Special Fireworks Spectacular
December 30 and 31, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. - Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
December 30 and 31, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Fantasy in the Sky Special Fireworks Spectacular
EPCOT
Celebrate the night away on December 31 with DJ dance parties around World Showcase and more!
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Park is open 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.- Luminous The Symphony of Us – EPCOT fireworks spectacular
December 31, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
- Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration – EPCOT fireworks spectacular
December 31, 2025 – 11:54 p.m.
- Luminous The Symphony of Us – EPCOT fireworks spectacular
ARTICLE: New Year’s Eve at EPCOT: What You Need to Know
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Move and groove at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a high-energy DJ dance party in front of the Chinese Theater and dance into 2025 with a sizzling countdown moment!
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Park is open 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.- Fantasmic! – 9:30 p.m.
- New Year Countdown Fireworks at Disney's Hollywood Studios – 11:57 p.m.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
No late-night party animals here at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but the park offers early entry from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on December 31st.
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Park is open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
DISNEY RESORTS NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS
DISNEY WORLD NEW YEAR'S EVE TIPS
If you plan on visiting a Walt Disney World theme park on New Year's Eve, here are some tips to help make your day as painless as possible:
- All guests must have a Disney Park Pass reservation plus valid ticket media in order to enter the theme parks at Walt Disney World.
- For your comfort, arrive early and rent a locker. Should the weather be an issue, you can stow your warm clothes or raingear.
- If there's an attraction on your "must-do" list, try to make a Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane selection for it. It's not uncommon to see waits of 2+ hours at the most popular attractions.
- The parks will have live entertainment throughout the day/evening in addition to special midnight fireworks. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app while in the park for any additions.
- Roadways at the Walt Disney World Resort are extremely busy on New Year's Eve. It is important to plan extra travel time and to pay close attention to road signs, as road closures and redirects are typically in place across the entire property on December 31st.
