food IS a theme park
Wait. Where did 2025 go? Surely we have a few more months, or weeks, or, nope, it’s the end, and we’re celebrating the new year the best way we know how — at Disney World!
Happy New Year!
Now, we’re not the only ones with this idea, so we’re expecting a lot of people, so let’s check out what the crowds look like at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT for New Year’s Eve and the day before!
Happy New Year, friends! It’s finally time to say goodbye to 2025 and cheer our way into 2026. Whether you’re celebrating on the couch with snacks or dressed up for a big night out, it’s the perfect evening to enjoy dazzling fireworks and colorful explosions lighting up the sky.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Disney World’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are always a big deal, especially at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, and 2025’s sendoff is just as spectacular. Join us for a FIRST LOOK at the dazzling Magic Kingdom fireworks, helping us ring in 2026 in true Disney style! [Read more…]
It’s the end of 2025, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — with food! We love seasonal snacks, and Disney dropped a few for us to try, and we’re sharing all the details here with you.
Countdown to Midnight Cake Bar
We headed to Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs to try the snacks and ring in the new year.
As we count down the days until 2026, we know lots of people are getting excited to celebrate the New Year at Disney World! We are currently in one of the busiest times of the year at Disney World, and each year around this time, mentions of park capacity often come up. Disney World parks can reach capacity, but what does that mean for you? It is important to note that it is rare for the Disney World parks to reach capacity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.
Magic Kingdom
The parks usually reach capacity only around holidays like Christmas or New Year’s Eve, or on the days immediately surrounding them. While the parks didn’t reach capacity on Christmas this year, there is a slight chance they could reach capacity on New Year’s Eve. However, we did want to note that last year, there were no phased closures due to capacity around Christmas or New Year. But we want to make sure you are prepared just in case. Here is what that means for your Disney World vacation!
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are right around the corner, and these are two of the BUSIEST days of the entire year in the Disney World parks.
Magic Kingdom Crowds on New Year’s Day 2024
Not only does that mean you may be shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of people you don’t know (and will likely never see again), but it’s possible on BOTH of these days that the parks will reach capacity (especially Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios since they all have their own special New Year’s Eve shows, and some even have special snacks). Even if you have a ticket or park pass reservation, you may not be able to enter a park if it’s at capacity. You don’t need to wait to find out at the gate, though — there’s one number you can call to see if the parks are full BEFORE you arrive!
Heading to Florida for New Year’s Eve to celebrate at Disney World or maybe Universal Orlando? We’re jealous, first of all! We’ll be there to ring in the new year and share all the details here with you, but knowing you’ll get to celebrate yourself is pretty cool, too.
New Year’s Eve 2024 at EPCOT
Second of all, we hope you’re packing your jackets, because it’s about to get CHILLY in Orlando! In fact, it’s about to get so cold that there’s a warning of falling iguanas everyone should heed. We know that sounds silly, but let’s be honest — if you’re about to be walking around and have an iguana fall on your head, you likely want to know why it’s happening!
If you’re heading to Disney World for New Year’s Eve, not only do you have special entertainment to look forward to, but Disney also just announced that there are special snacks and dining options coming to the resort to celebrate the new year!
Who’s ready for 2026?
This isn’t just for the parks either (although lots of them are in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so that’s a park you’ll definitely want to check out!), as there are additional offerings in Disney Springs and even one of the hotels — here’s a full list of all the treats you won’t want to miss out on!
Think Disney fireworks are impressive? Wait until you see the ones they only do once a year.
New Year’s Fireworks at Magic Kingdom
When New Year’s Eve rolls around, Disney World pulls out all the stops with rare, limited-time fireworks shows across multiple parks — each offering a completely different way to ring in the New Year. Whether you’re after classic castle magic, a global celebration, or a high-energy party atmosphere, these special performances are a major reason Disney World is one of the most popular places to welcome the New Year.
Ringing in a New Year is fun, but ringing in a New Year in Disney World is even better, right?
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Magic Kingdom
Well, if you’re making plans to visit Disney World for New Year’s Eve, you may be wondering what all you can see, do, and eat during that special evening. Well, we’re going to outline some New Year’s activities throughout the resort, so you’ll be able to ring in 2026 in the most magical way possible.
Ringing in the New Year at Universal Orlando is seriously a top-tier experience!
Universal Orlando
We can hardly believe it, but we’re only a few weeks away from 2026! Universal Orlando Resort is going to ring in the New Year with a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration you won’t want to miss. There will be live entertainment, a celebratory countdown, character appearances, and much more!
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