Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on December 31, 2009 make it a popular spot to ring in the new year.
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host "Fantasmic!," the lavish spectacular of water animation, lasers and fireworks, at 6:30, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Revelers can “rock on” with live performances by in-park band “Mulch, Sweat and Shears,” plus a DJ spinning tunes at Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. A special “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks show brings in the new year at 11:55 p.m. The park is open from 8 a.m. until midnight on December 31.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Late-nighters can party at Magic Kingdom until the wee hours with parades and fireworks galore. The park is aglow with “Mickey’s 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 December 31, the park is open from 8 a.m. to 2 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 7:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. The park’s December 31 operating hours are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 31. Guests can enjoy one of the final presentations of the romping character cavalcade “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 4:45 p.m.
