NYE at DHS

[bobbiwoz]

We decided to see those fireworks on NYE. What time is suggested for us to enter the park? We chatted with a CM at Epcot yesterday and he told us to get to DH at 8 AM. Is that necessary? It has been 4 years since we last spent NYE in DHS, and I know we did not get there that early. Have things changed that much?

 

[yulilin3]

Just a heads up and you probably already know. DHS doesn't do NYE fireworks anymore, you will see the JBJB show early and then the SWaGS at midnight.
DHS does close for capacity during the day, I'm not sure if it has ever reached the last phase though. I wouldn't worry too much about arriving at 8am. If you are staying on site I''m sure you'll be able to get in later in the day

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thank you....we did not know there would not be NYE fireworks other than what you mention. We'll be seeing the 30th MK from BLT.

 

[Kebby]

another add on question. We have dessert party reservations that night for JBJB. We were not planning on going to HS until around 6 pm. Will we be allowed in since we have reservations?

 

[yulilin3]

Guide to Walt Disney World capacity closing phases
Phase A Closing
No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no admission of guests even with FastPass+ reservations unless they have one of the following:

• WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
• WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
• Guests with Park Hopper tickets re-entering or crossing over from another WDW Theme Park
• Guests with Memory Maker
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.

Phase B Closing
No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no re-entering or crossing over from another park unless they have one of the following:

• WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
• WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
• Guests with Memory Maker
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.
• FastPass+ reservations and is a WDW Resort hotel guest.

Phase 1 Park Closing
Guests with 'Magic Your Way' base tickets, or a '1-Day 1-Park Ticket', Guests without an admission ticket, and Cast Members using Main Gate & Silver Passes will be turned around at the parking lot booths.
Phase 2 Park Closing
Admission is limited to:

• Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
• Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
• Guests with Hopper tickets coming from another park
• Guests re-entering the park
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League
• Guests using Walt Disney World Resort Transportation will be admitted.
• Guests with pre-purchased 1 day Magic Kingdom tickets

Phase 3 Park Closing
Admission is limited to:

• Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
• Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
• Guests with dining reservations
• Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League

Phase 4 Park Closing
Closed to all guests.

 

[yulilin3]

another add on question. We have dessert party reservations that night for JBJB. We were not planning on going to HS until around 6 pm. Will we be allowed in since we have reservations?

If you see the post above it would have to get to the last phase level for you not to be able to enter

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you....we did not know there would not be NYE fireworks other than what you mention. We'll be seeing the 30th MK from BLT.

if you want NYE fireworks I would go to Epcot. Best party in town. You do not need to arrive early there either

 

[bobbiwoz]

if you want NYE fireworks I would go to Epcot. Best party in town. You do not need to arrive early there either

Ok.. I changed our plans, thanks!