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  • Disney World Theme Parks Booked to Capacity for New Year’s Eve Crowds

    Disney World Theme Parks Booked to Capacity for New Year’s Eve Crowds

    New Years Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Disney World and as expected the park is booked to capacity as crowds descend on the most magical place on earth to ring in 2021.

    Disney World increased capacity to 40% for the Holidays and all four of Walt Disney World’s parks have hit that mark for New Year’s Eve according to what Disney World’s Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar shows.

    Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are no longer showing open availability, according to the calendar on the Disney World website as you can see below:

    While it appears that Disney World’s four theme parks will not be open to host its usual midnight countdowns and even Magic Kingdom will close at 11 PM, according to listed park hours, there will be festive activities available at open Disney Resort Hotels.

    Special events being hosted at select resorts include New Year’s Eve scavenger hunts, crafts and pre-recorded fireworks shows that are available for streaming from guest room TVs or the My Disney Experience app.

    Quick-service restaurants, pool bars, lounges and merchandise stores at Disney resorts will be open after midnight. Select locations will be open until 1 a.m. at the following Disney World Resort venues:

    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village
    • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
    • Disney’s BoardWalk
    • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
    • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    It’s New Year’s Eve and the clock is quickly counting down to 2019. If you’re looking for fireworks to ring in the New Year with then you no one does fireworks better that Disney.  You can watch the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks display right from the comfort of your own home and we will be streaming it right here on Disney Dorks live from Magic Kingdom.

    The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place New Year’s Eve at 11:45 p.m. on December 31 complete with a special countdown at 11:59:50 and continuing on for another 5 minutes to commence 2019 and  you can watch it below.

    They will begin the countdown to 2019 with a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park. You won’t want to miss this so don’t be late.

    Where in the world are you watch the show from? Tell us in the comments section below.

  • Ring In the New Year at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World

    Ring In the New Year at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World

    Planning ahead for big holiday events is very important, and New Year’s Eve is right there at the top of the list. This year, if you’re looking for a unique experience outside of the theme parks, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the place to be. But you’ll have to hurry, because party bookings are now available!

    To ring in 2019, two New Year’s Eve celebrations are available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (recommended for families) and Disney Countdown to Midnight, including an option to purchase VIP access to the Ink and Paint Club (recommended for adults without kids). Both celebrations will feature entertainment, music, food and other refreshments, plus a viewing of the Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks to cap off the night. Here’s what else to expect at each party:

    Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.)

    This New Year’s Eve, welcome in 2019 with a festive, family-friendly frolic through some childhood joys during Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

    Sarge from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films will welcome you as you arrive at the second floor of the resort. Once inside, you will discover spaces that have been transformed with scenes from beloved Pixar movies.

    Highlights of the evening include:

    • Being enveloped in the worlds of various Disney•Pixar films, like “Inside Out,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and “Up,” including meeting some of your favorite characters.
    • Kids’ activities, including Boot Camp with Sarge, Pixar Face Painting and a balloon artist creating favorite Pixar characters.
    • An interactive DJ spinning Radio Disney hits from his Cars-inspired DJ Rig, complete with tires and road signs right out of Radiator Springs.
    • A delicious buffet dinner, including Woody’s Favorite Lemon Thyme Chicken Breast, Wall-E’s Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi, Rex’s Manhattan Filet, Sulley’s Beast White Cheddar Baked Mac & Cheese, build-your-own salad options, desserts, kids’ favorites like chicken fingers and more.
    • A viewing of the famous Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks.

    Tickets are $190 per person, including tax and gratuity.

    Disney Countdown to Midnight (8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.)

    This New Year’s Eve, dress up and party during Disney Countdown to Midnight – an evening of dining, dancing and enchantment in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Come discover a world sparkling with magic – everything from a Mickey Mouse mirror ball to Disney Character topiaries – as you move and groove to the high-energy New Year’s Bash Band and a live DJ providing music all night long.

    Other highlights of the evening include:

    • A “cheftainment” station featuring a seasonal menu inspired by some Disney Signature Dining restaurants – with a touch of Disney magic.
    • A special appearance by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
    • At the end of the night, guests will be invited out to the porte cochère, where they will receive a Champagne flute and welcome 2019 with a viewing of the famous Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks.

    Tickets are $275, including tax and gratuity.

    Ink and Paint Club experience (7 p.m.-12:15 a.m.)

    Offered only as a VIP enhancement to the Disney Countdown to Midnight party and located adjacent to the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this special reception begins prior to the opening of the main event. At the Ink and Paint Club, guests will step back in time into a vintage Disney Animation-inspired room with silver Chiavari chairs, metallic tables and references to classic Disney Animation filling the room. Ticketed guests can visit the lounge throughout the evening, starting with a featured reception from 7-8 p.m.

    Highlights of this special reception include:

    • Photo opportunities with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with a unique Disney Animation backdrop.
    • A pianist providing live entertainment.
    • Chef stations featuring king crab, tuna tartare, sheep’s milk ricotta gnocchi, cocktails, Champagne, cordials and more – all included with admission.
    • Reserved seating in the Disney Countdown to Midnight Party when it opens at 8 p.m.

    Disney Ink & Paint Club is only available as a part of an enhanced ticket that includes access to both the Disney Countdown to Midnight and the Ink & Paint Club for $450 total per guest. Access to Ink & Paint Club must be purchased concurrently with the Disney Countdown to Midnight ticket and cannot be added on at a later date.

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  • Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    It’s New Year’s Eve and the clock is quickly counting down to 2018. If you’re looking for fireworks to ring in the New Year with then you no one does fireworks better that Disney.  You can watch the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks display right from the comfort of your own home and we will be streaming it right here on Disney Dorks live from Magic Kingdom.

    The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place New Year’s Eve at 11:45 p.m. and you can watch it below.

    They will begin the countdown to 2018 with a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park. You won’t want to miss this so don’t be late.

    Where in the world are you watch the show from? Tell us in the comments section below.

  • Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity with New Years Eve Crowds

    Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity with New Years Eve Crowds

    New Years Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Magic Kingdom. And as expected the park has temporarily closed after reaching capacity as crowds descend on the most magical place on earth to ring in the 2018.

    With the announcement coming thirty minutes before noon, Magic Kingdom is currently at a Phase B capacity closure.

    Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom all remained open to additional guests and those are always a great place to ring in the new year also, but they can reach capacity as well so you might want to get there quickly before they fill up too.

    “We are experiencing a very busy day at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom is not accepting new Guests at this time,” Disney said on its Twitter feed.

    UPDATE: Magic Kingdom has now reopened to all Guests.

    For details on closures, check out our complete list and breakdown of Walt Disney World’s Capacity Closing Procedures.

     

  • Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom

    Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom

    New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and if you’re looking for fireworks to ring in the New Year with then you no one does fireworks better that Disney.  You can watch the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks display right from the comfort of your own home and we will be streaming it right here live from Magic Kingdom.

    The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place New Year’s Eve at 11:45 p.m., when we’ll begin the countdown to 2018 with a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park.

    Where in the world will you watch the show from? Tell us in the comments section below.

  • New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

    New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is the place to countdown to 2018 with dining extravaganzas, sparkling toasts, luminous fireworks and rocking New Year’s Eve parties throughout the vacation kingdom. These unforgettable events are filling up quickly and include special ticketed dinner galas, dance parties and more. Here’s the lineup of ways to ring in the New Year:

    Magic Kingdom Park

    • Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks ­– Guests will ring in the New Year in front of Cinderella Castle with the cherished fan-favorite fireworks show that will take place Dec. 30 and 31, 2017, beginning at 11:50 p.m. Additional showings will light up the sky both nights at 6:30 p.m.
    • Frontierland and Tomorrowland New Year’s Celebration Dance Parties – Put on your dancing shoes and boot-scoot with a hoppin’ beat ‘til midnight in Frontierland. Or jump start the New Year with an upbeat get-together in Tomorrowland, blasting into 2018 with futuristic tunes.

    Park hours on Dec. 30 and 31, 2017 are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    Epcot

    • New Year’s Countdown Fireworks – Say “au revoir” to 2017 around World Showcase as dazzling fireworks light up the sky to welcome 2018 in a booming big way! This one-night spectacular starts at 11:40 p.m.
    • New Year’s Eve Parties – A DJ dance party will have guests dancing and grooving “around the world” with special entertainment at the America Garden Stage, Future World Fountain Stage and other areas throughout the park. Just for New Year’s Eve, you can move to your own beat with music playing in your headphones at the “Silent Groove” dance party that will take place at Future World Center.
    • New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner – Sip and dip your way into 2018 by indulging in a lavish buffet of savory foods and decadent desserts at this ticketed event in World Showplace. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).

    Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • New Year’s Eve Dance Party – Revelers will get the party started with a DJ dance party all around Center Stage in front of the Chinese Theatre with special projections on the theatre. The fun starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, the nighttime holiday show will take place at 8 p.m. wrapping fireworks, state-of-the-art projections, special effects and music into one grand spectacle. The elaborate nightly themed firework show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will bring in the New Year with a special twist at midnight!

    Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to midnight.

    Resorts
    Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    • Disney Countdown to Midnight – Guests will clink glasses at midnight after an unforgettable evening of live music and dancing in the Fantasia Ballroom. Taste buds will be celebrating, too, with savory bites and wine pairings from the California Grill, Flying Fish, Citrico’s and other signature Walt Disney World restaurants. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will also join in the fun! Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Dining Experience – This dining extravaganza brings New Orleans to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve. It’s a night filled with exquisite dishes, champagne toasts, and the ultimate viewing location for Magic Kingdom fireworks. Exclusive for guests 21 years of age or older. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (SOLD OUT) – A family-friendly celebration, Pixar Party immerses guests in the beloved Disney-Pixar films with lively music, a mouthwatering buffet, Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing, character meet-and-greet opportunities and more. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • California Grill New Year’s Eve Hollywood Hideaway (SOLD OUT) – Swing in the New Year with “stars and starlets” high in the sky at this cool and classy California Grill get-together. Schmooze the last hours of 2017 away at this “Rat Pack” inspired shindig where favorite Disney characters make a guest appearance and the evening caps off with spectacular views of Magic Kingdom fireworks.

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 

    • Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ (SOLD OUT) – Mickey and friends invite guests to join in a rootin’ tootin’ celebration that includes a scrumptious unlimited BBQ feast. Bluegrass music and a DJ are sure to have everyone on their feet to ring in the New Year. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.