Get ready for large crowds, but lots of fun!!! At least we sure had fun!
This will be our 2nd trip to Univeral for New years eve, our first being in 2001. We are looking forward to returning..
Yes, the crowds are large, but with skillful planning, it can be done... Before we even decided to go, I did research on this board and others and we knew what we were getting into...It was just the two of us minus kids, so that may have contributed to it, but we saw many many families their large and small.
Citywalk hosts a large NYE party (adults only) with party favors, champagne toast, live bands, hot and cold buffets and a fireworks display at midnight.. It gets very crowded, but we arrived early, so we were able to sample much of the food which was very good. They do refill during the evening, but after a few hours the food does get cold and stays that way, so its best to arrive early as possible.
NYE Party cost $99.00 per person, (in 2001).
WIthout your wristband, you will not get in before 1230am or at least until the fireworks are done.
Some people tried getting in, but there is only one entrance that night.
There were plenty of people in the parks waiting for the fireworks to start, but let me warn you, and we definitely have a new plan of attack this year, leaving the parks after the fireworks is the worst time to leave!!!!!!!! Trust me on this...Especially if you are not staying at a hotel onsite....Getting back to our hotel was a nightmare. Definitely plan on how and when you are leaving...
Otherwise, we had a fun!!!!!!!! Any other questions, let me know.
Enjoy
