New Year’s Eve 2013/2014 at Walt Disney World
2013 NEW YEAR’S EVE AT DISNEY WORLD
New Year’s Eve festivities will happen on December 31, 2013 at Disney World’s Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios theme parks, and also at the Magic Kingdom on December 30.
The Animal Kingdom has no special New Year’s Eve events.
Here’s what’s known so far for the calendar for New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World:
- Epcot is scheduled to be open until 1a on New Year’s Eve; Disney’s Hollywood Studios until midnight for the general public, and 2a for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests; and the Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to be open until midnight, but likely will be open until 2a
- The Magic Kingdom has Wishes at 8.30p and special New Year’s Eve fireworks at 11.50p
- Epcot has its Illuminations fireworks show at 6.30p and 11.40p, plus DJs in various pavilions.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios will likely have fireworks at midnight (as I write this, they aren’t on the calendar…yet), and several sets over the evening from “Mulch, Sweat and Shears,” a live band
- Note that alcohol is not available at the Magic Kingdom, but is available at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Magic Kingdom will have the same fireworks at the same times on 12/30. This date will likely be a little less crowded than 12/31.
DISNEY WORLD PARK CLOSURES ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
Disney closes parks due to crowding often on New Year’s Eve. “Closes” means closed to additional guests–those in the parks do not have to leave.
See this for more on how Disney World park closings work.
The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are the most likely parks to close, and Epcot the least likely.
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5 comments
How do we book New Year’s Eve tickets
Sam, there’s no such thing as a New Year’s Eve ticket. You just buy a regular ticket, which allows you admittance any day, including New Years Eve.
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Hello,
My Family and I are spending New Year’s Eve at Epcot this year and I would like to know if it’s possible to make a reservation at one of the restaurants. Do you recommend any special one?
Thank you for your time!
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa, you can reserve any restaurant at Disney World beginning 6 months ahead. Epcot restaurants for NYE will book quickly, so aim for exactly 6 months out.
It’s hard to recommend without knowing more about what you are looking for, but take a look at this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/planning-your-first-family-trip/where-to-eat/dining-alternatives/the-comprehensive-guide-to-walt-disney-world-dining/the-comprehensive-guide-to-epcot-area-dining/
Hope this helps!!
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Although we have not been for Two /Tree years,I have often wondered what it ment by,closing,I did think that it ment that public had to be out by then,but no.very pleased, cos we absolutely love it in Florida,especially the parks,( any of them).
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