Magic Kingdom - Phase B closure at 11:30 AM today (12/31/2017)

[Dolby1000]

This makes me so happy we went yesterday. Saw everything they will do today with crowded yet manageable conditions. I bet today is not nearly as fun.

OWD

 

[LSUmiss]

This makes me so happy we went yesterday. Saw everything they will do today with crowded yet manageable conditions. I bet today is not nearly as fun.

OWD

It’s crowded (most crowded I had ever seen), but I can’t agree it’s not as fun (at least it was for us last yr). Fireworks are the same but for us there was nothing like seeing them with the count down at actual midnight to ring in the actual new yr.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Disney Springs has signs placed in the Parking Garages warning guests that it may take up to 3 hours to exit the garages after midnight tonight.

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[Micca]

Disney Springs has signs placed in the Parking Garages warning guests that it may take up to 3 hours to exit the garages after midnight tonight.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSYUikZXUAAZfVF.jpg

Will there be officers helping with traffic? I supposed it's just gridlock around the property when everyone wants to leave.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Will there be officers helping with traffic? I supposed it's just gridlock around the property when everyone wants to leave.

Disney Springs has this info on their website. It looks like they try to redirect guests prior to arrival.
Important Reminders
Please take a moment to read over these helpful tips about transportation, operating hours and more.

• Disney Springs does not host a fireworks show or a fireworks viewing. Please explore New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort for a list of locations that do.
• Expect delays upon exit due to higher-than-normal Guest demand.
• Complimentary boat transportation is available between neighborhoods (weather permitting) and offers stops at the Marketplace, West Side and The Landing boat docks.
• World of Disney and merchandise locations within Town Center and Marketplace will be closing at 10:00 PM, but locations within The Landing and West Side will maintain normal operating hours.
• Return transportation to Disney Resort hotels is available at the Town Center bus loop.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/new-years-eve-at-disney-springs/

 

[FastPasser.]

Reports from DHS is that they've never seen it so busy.

 

[WDW1979]

I’ve heard of the 1, 2, 3, 4 closure scale but not A, B. Does anyone know who is excluded by a level B closure and what the other levels may mean?

 

[DisneyRobin]

We were at MK this morning and it was a zoo! We were there all week and this time last year but I never saw it as crazy as it was today. We left at 12:30 for chef mickeys and soon after got an alert that the MK was closed to new guests. I don't think they could take any more people. It didn't seem like there'd be room for another person to stand!

 

[mesaboy2]

I’ve heard of the 1, 2, 3, 4 closure scale but not A, B. Does anyone know who is excluded by a level B closure and what the other levels may mean?

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2012/12/31/phased-closing-outline/

 

[IanDLBZF from MCMagic]

MK reopened to all guests at 5:30 PM.