If you’ve chosen to travel for the holidays, then why not join the masses in ringing in the new year at Walt Disney World? While the crowds alone will keep many away, including us, there is something to be said for starting the New Year at the Most Magical Place on Earth. With fun, entertainment, and food at all four Disney Parks and Resorts, there is something for everyone. Here is everything happening at Walt Disney World for New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2023, and New Year’s Day on January 1, 2024.
Contents
- 1 New Years Eve Tickets at Disney World
- 2 New Year’s Events in the Disney Parks
- 3 New Years at Magic Kingdom
- 4 New Years at Hollywood Studios
- 5 New Years at Animal Kingdom
- 6 New Years at Epcot
- 7 New Years at Disney Springs
- 8 New Year’s Eve at the Disney Resorts
- 9 New Years Eve at Disney’s BoardWalk
- 10 New Years Eve Disney Dining and Restaurants
- 11 New Year’s Eve Live Stream at Walt Disney World
New Years Eve Tickets at Disney World
Since Disney World Tickets have variable rates, the New Years Eve Tickets at Walt Disney World are different across each park. With Magic Kingdom Tickets for New Years at $189, EPCOT Tickets at $179, Hollywood Studios Tickets at $179 and Animal Kingdom Tickets at $159, choose your park wisely! Note that both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are SOLD OUT for December 31, 2023. Check Ticket and Park Pass Availability.
New Year’s Events in the Disney Parks
Heading to Walt Disney World for New Year’s Eve brings lots of special entertainment and crowds! As such be sure to check out all the activities, times, shows and parades in the My Disney Experience App! Here’s park hours and what’s happening in each park to ring in the New Year in 2024.
- Magic Kingdom Park: 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- EPCOT: 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Disney Springs: 10 AM to 11:30 PM
New Years at Magic Kingdom
Open 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Heading to Magic Kingdom for the New Year means family-friendly events to keep the party going late into the night! Check out special DJ dance parties in Frontierland and Tomorrowland. And as Disney World’s smallest park, it is also the MOST CROWDED! Check out all our tips on how to deal with Crowds at Disney World. And if you’re staying for the parades and fireworks, be sure to grab your viewing spot about 45- 60 minutes in advance.
Magic Kingdom New Years Eve Hours
Magic Kingdom New Years Eve Showtimes
Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks New Years at Magic Kingdom
New Years Eve Celebration Dance Parties
New Years at Hollywood Studios
Open 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Looking for a little Star Wars, Toy Story, and Pixar fun? Head to Hollywood Studios for a midnight countdown and special entertainment featuring your favorite characters. Plan to head to the Chinese Theater for nighttime projections and more as festivities happen across the park.
Hollywood Studios New Years Eve Hours
Hollywood Studios New Years Eve Showtimes
New Years at Animal Kingdom
Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Celebrate the New Year at Animal Kingdom. With DJs to keep the night moving, you can find entertainment in Discovery Island, DinoLand U.S.A, and Asia. Plus, specialty snacks and foods are available for the festivities. And before the night ends be sure to head to the Tree of Life for the special countdown-to-midnight.
Animal Kingdom New Years Eve Hours
New Years Eve Celebration Dance Parties
New Years at Epcot
Open 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Disney’s Epcot highlights the Celebrations Around the World Showcase with the clock striking midnight in each pavilion, marked by colorful fireworks as each country rings in the New Year.
EPCOT New Years Eve Hours
EPCOT New Years Eve Showtimes
Celebrations Around the World Showcase
Dj’s and dance parties are all over the park on New Years Eve at Disney World. You can also enjoy Live Music at the America Gardens Theatre. Ringing in the New Year in each country’s pavilion throughout the night, listen for the announcements as you stroll around the park, celebrating New Years around the World Showcase. Be sure to stick around as Epcot rings in with a countdown and a special New Year’s Eve display.
Live Music at American Gardens Theater
You can fand performers on stage at the America Gardens Theater at EPCOT as part of the festive fun. A great chance to sit down and listen to the music or enjoy the sounds from afar.
Luminous EPCOT Fireworks Spectacular
- December 30, 2023 – 9:30 p.m.
- December 31, 2023 – 6:30 p.m.
New Years Countdown Fireworks Show at EPCOT
Promising a prosperous year in 2024, the New Years Eve Countdown at EPCOT Park typically happens on the facade of Spaceship Earth. With fireworks in the background, this is a spectacular way to bid farewell to 2023 and say hello to 2024.
- December 31, 2023 – 11:54 p.m.
New Years at Disney Springs
Open 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Head to Disney Springs for evening entertainment and lots of good cheer.
Rock n Roll Brunch | City Works Eatery & Pour House
Hosted January 1, 2024, you can grab a New Years Day Brunch at City Works Eatery & Pour House featuring mimosa flights and brunch favorites. Check out the New Years Day Brunch at Disney Springs Menu.
New Year’s Eve at the Disney Resorts
Just like any other time of year, you can explore Walt Disney World Resorts without a park ticket, and it is a great way to save money and stay out of the crowds.
Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland | California Grill Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland will begin at 7:30 p.m. on December 31 and continue until 12:30 a.m. on January 1. Featuring Alice and Friends and decor themed to the whimsical Wonderland, this event also includes a Wonderland inspired menu. Attending the party will cost guests $799 which includes tax and gratuity. Full payment is due at the time of booking, and cancellations must occur at least one day before the event to avoid being charged full price. Get all the details for New Years Eve at California Grill.
Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland attendees will first come face-to-face with The Doorknob in the California Grill’s entry. Then, throughout the night, Alice, The Mad Hatter, and The March Hare will be present in the dining room. Even Dinah the Hat Lady might be in attendance.But beware! The Queen of Hearts may be lurking around the corner at any time. Finally, DJing the party will be the one and only White Rabbit, who has curated an upbeat playlist for the occasion. The merry party will also have custom-crafted cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight.
Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland Menu 2024
- Chilled Appetizer Station
- Chilled Seafood Bar
- Caviar
- Wagyu Beef Tartare
- Ice Wine Winter Salad
- Wood-Burning Station
- Fungi Pizza
- Bianca Pizza
- Sushi Station
- Maki
- Sashimi
- Nigiri
- A collection of original sushi creations
- Hot Seafood Station
- Adobo Marinated Octopus
- Lobster Ravioli
- Seared Ahi Tuna
- From the Grill and Rotisserie
- Pork Belly “Porchetta”
- Royal Beef Tenderloin
- Roasted Duck 2 Ways
- Desserts
- Pavlova
- Lemon-Thyme Shortbread
- Blackberry Lavender Tart
- Strawberry and Blackberry Mousse
New Years at the Disney Swan and Dolphin
Featuring an array of restaurants on property at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels, you can find specialty menus featuring holiday favorites at Shulas, BlueZoo, il Mulino, Amare, and Garden Grove. Check out the Swan and Dolphin Holiday Menus for details.
New Years Eve at Disney’s BoardWalk
While the Disney BoardWalk doesn’t currently have any New Years Events posted, but in the past you could find Countdown to New Years events and dining specialties across the area. Atlantic City Dance Hall, Flying Fish, and Trattoria al Forno have all had special holiday offerings, so be sure to check it out if you’re headed to the BoardWalk area.
New Years Eve Disney Dining and Restaurants
In addition to the California Grill event, and specialty menus at the Swan and Dolphin, you can also find holiday menus at a variety of restaurants across property. Whether it’s a champagne toast at Topolino’s or a specialty meal at Toledo’s, be sure to check out the specialty dishes at select restaurants offered through December 31, 2023.
Holiday Ham and Holiday Turkey | Earl of Sandwich Disney Springs
Head to one of our favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants at Disney Springs for the holidays. With easy-to-go meals like Holiday Turkey and Ham sandwiches, you can keep your holiday budget happy.
- Holiday Ham – Ham, cinnamon sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce & cheddar
- Holiday Turkey – Turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce & mayonnaise
Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon | Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom
New for the holiday season you can get a specialty holiday menu item at Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon served with green beans and rice. (New) Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31, 2023.
Homecomin’ Holiday Turkey Sandwich | Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs
Homecomin’ Holiday Turkey Sandwich: Smoked turkey on toasted artisanal bread, dressed with signature cornbread stuffing and a sweet and sour cranberry aioli served with house-made potato chips. (Available Nov. 24, 2023 through Jan. 1, 2024)
Here We Come A-Croquetting | Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs
Turkey croquettes, sweet potato purée, bacon-cranberry jam, turkey gravy, and herbed gremolata (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31)
Post-flight “Milk” and Cookies with Coquito | Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs
Bourbon-eggnog snowflake cookie, gingerbread reindeer cookie filled with dulce de leche, chocolate-peppermint Christmas tree cookie and coquito with Bacardí Rum (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31)
New Year’s Eve Live Stream at Walt Disney World
Can’t make it to the parks, but don’t want to miss out on the fun? No worries! Disney Parks Blog, Socials and YouTube often shows a live stream of all the festivities on New Year’s Eve. In the past, this live-stream event happened on Disney Parks Blog, so just check back as the midnight hour nears.
2024 New Year’s Eve at Disney World
Whether you choose to attend an event, enjoy dinner, stroll through a park or finally treat yourself to a dessert party, we hope you enjoy ringing in the New Year at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
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