Walt Disney World has officially announced its New Year’s Eve plans via a pop-up in the My Disney Experience app, and guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be treated to a rare fireworks show. Typically, Disney’s Hollywood Studios does not offer a fireworks show on New Year’s Eve, much less any other day of the year. Disney’s Hollywood Studios effectively abandoned its proper fireworks launch site across World Drive years ago, and has only presented rooftop launch fireworks in recent years.
That looks like it may change this year when Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers the “New Year’s Countdown Fireworks” on December 31st. Here’s the announcement of Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Eve plans.
Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Here’s a rundown of how each Walt Disney World theme park will celebrate New Year’s Eve as we ring in 2025!
Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Plans
At Magic Kingdom Park, get a jumpstart on your celebration on Dec. 30 with “Fantasy in the Sky” at 6:30 p.m. followed by a second showing at 11:50 p.m. Both fireworks spectaculars will also greet the new year at the same times on Dec. 31.
Magic Kingdom is the only Walt Disney World theme park that celebrates two nights in a row. This is because there are so many people that want to ring in the New Year at Magic Kingdom that crowds become difficult to deal with. The New Year’s Eve parties are included with valid park admission at no additional charge.
EPCOT New Year’s Eve Plans
At EPCOT, celebrate the night away on Dec. 31 with DJ dance parties around World Showcase. Enjoy “Luminous The Symphony of Us” at 6:30 p.m. before “Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration” kicks off its countdown at 11:54 p.m.
EPCOT is Walt Disney World’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, with multiple countries around World Showcase hosting dance parties and a massive New Year’s Eve fireworks show that lights up the area right at midnight.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve all around World Celebration and World Showcase. Join any of these jammin’ DJ parties happening from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM:

- CommuniCore Plaza

Presenting a family-friendly celebration with Latin flair
 - United Kingdom Pavilion

Offering a Silent Groove party—complete with headphones—from 3 different DJs
 - Japan Pavilion

Featuring international music and today’s popular hits - Italy Pavilion

Bringing you an electronic music celebration
 - China Pavilion

Playing today’s popular hits
Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve Plans
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, enjoy a variety of live entertainment and DJs all night long, including the Pixar Dance Party. Be on the lookout for special character experiences throughout the park and don’t miss the New Year Countdown Fireworks.
- DJ Party at Center Stage
Near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway from 6:00 PM to midnight - Seasonz Jukebox marching band
Near Baseline Tap House at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM - Pixar Party with Pixar Pals
Pixar Plaza from 7:00 PM to 11:25 PM - Holiday Spirit Band
Sunset Boulevard at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM - Street Party with a Latin Flair – featuring The Rundown
Coaster Courtyard by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
It sounds like Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer much more than the typical DJ that they’ve offered in the past for New Year’s Eve this year. It will be interesting to see if they end up utilizing the full fireworks launch point across World Drive that has set dormant for years or not. Ultimately, a fireworks show is not a fireworks show unless they launch large fireworks into the air as would be supported by that World Drive launch site.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs New Year’s Eve Plans
There will be no New Year’s Eve celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs this year.
To enter a Theme Park, both a valid admission and Theme Park reservation where applicable for the same Park and same date are required. Parks and park reservations are limited, subject to capacity and availability, and specific dates or Parks are not guaranteed. Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
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