Walt Disney World Resort’s New Years Celebration
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disney Theme Park Gazette, Special Events, Walt Disney World Resort News
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A kaleidoscope of colors and elaborate light displays will decorate the skies on the final night of 2009 at Walt Disney World Resort.
Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on December 31, 2009 make it a popular spot to ring in the new year.
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host “Fantasmic!,” the lavish spectacular of water animation, lasers and fireworks, at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Revelers can “rock on” with live performances by in-park band “Mulch, Sweat and Shears,” plus a DJ spinning tunes at Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat.
A special “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks show brings in the new year at 11:50 p.m. The park is open from 9 a.m. until midnight on Dec. 31.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Late-nighters can party at Magic Kingdom until the wee hours with parades and fireworks galore.
The park is aglow with “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” at 12 noon and 3 p.m., followed by the wondrous “SpectroMagic” parade at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
“Holiday Wishes” fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Disney, takes place at 8:30 p.m. capped with the grand finale “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 11:50 p.m. On Dec. 31, the park is open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
EPCOT
At Epcot, a special version of “IllumiNations: Reflections Buy Accutane of Earth,” the laser-light spectacular featuring dancing flames and cascading fountains orchestrated to an original musical score, will be presented at 7:40 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. The park’s Dec. 31 operating hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Guests can enjoy one of the final presentations of the romping character cavalcade “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 3:45 p.m.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Highlighting incredible human talent, each show is a fantastic and indescribable celebration of the imagination, and the New Year’s Eve celebration features a commemorative gift and special finale. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve performances range from $73.49 - $127.80 (child) and $84.14 - $152.30 (adult), and are available at the box office or by calling 407-939-7328.
