Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on December 31, 2008 make it a popular spot to ring in the new year.
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Disneys 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 Mickeys Sorcerers 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 Mickeys 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 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 parks Dec. 31 operating hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM
Disneys 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 Mickeys Jingle Jungle Parade at 3:45 p.m.
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