New Years Eve Special Stuff?

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Hello!

Just found out I will be meeting my sister, BIL, 2 nieces (6 & 11), and nephew (13), down at WDW from 12/31-1/2. They'll be staying longer, we are just driving down for a few days. This is their 2nd trip, we are WDW vets, but have never gone for NYE.

I'm not going into a park that day. No way. That said, what are the other events at resorts/somewhere on property that happen for NYE? I thought about getting a wishes cruise, but some posts say it was $500 and some say $850.... quite a jump. Can anyone confirm the price on that and/or offer more suggestions for a cool NYE activity? I figured the rest of you may have some nice ideas

My budget is like $500ish ideally for whatever ends up happening. We have tables in wonderland if that matters.

 

[tjmw2727]

We usually go to Epcot for NYE and find it lots of fun - crowded but Epcot seems to hold the crowds well and there is live entertainment of some sort in all the various countries.

So that said and since you are likely to avoid a park - when my kids were younger and we didn't stay out until midnight we found all the WDW resorts to have something special for NYE. If I remember correctly Contemporary may have had a special event including dinner and an NYE party?

I would try searching for last years NYE special events here and on allearsnet as a starting point to see if there is something your family would enjouy and then keep a watch as to if/when these events become available.

You could also try for a dinner at a resort that would have a fireworks view and spend the evening there? Say Contemporary or Poly for the MK Fireworks or an Epcot resort for either Studios or Epcot view.

 

[CAS239]

I would go to Epcot for NYE..so I'd definitely do Disney rather than find something else.

We did Epcot this past New Years and are planning on being there again this year

 

[jnfr2424]

You won't be able to use TiW as New Years is a blackout date I agree with pp and would go to Epcot to ring in the New Year!