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Disney World Activates New Year’s Eve Lineup as Parks Near Capacity

Disney tightens access to manage near-capacity holiday crowds.

Overview

  • Magic Kingdom’s Fantasy in the Sky fireworks ran on December 30 and return December 31 at 7:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., with the late show featuring the midnight countdown.
  • EPCOT’s program features Luminous at 6:30 p.m. and the Cheers to the New Year countdown at 11:54 p.m., plus DJ zones and live acts until 1 a.m., with added and relocated offerings to disperse crowds.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts DJs, themed dance parties, hourly early countdowns from 7–11 p.m., and a New Year countdown fireworks show beginning at 11:57 p.m.
  • Disney requires valid admission and, where applicable, a same‑day reservation, and parks may pause reentry or park hopping if capacity is reached.
  • Disney PhotoPass is offering limited‑time New Year photo ops across parks and Disney Springs through January 4, as outlets report very heavy crowds and post‑midnight transportation delays.