Celebrate New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World; Disney Donates $2 Million for #ShareYourEars Campaign

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World:

2018 is fast approaching with New Year's Eve this coming Sunday. Of course there will be many fireworks displays to ring in the new year and here is the schedule:

Magic Kingdom:

• Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks ­– Guests will ring in the New Year in front of Cinderella Castle with the cherished fireworks show on both Dec. 30 and 31, beginning at 11:50 p.m. (An additional showing – perfect for young kiddos – will light up the sky both nights earlier in the evening at 6:30 p.m.).
• New Year’s Celebration Dance Parties in Frontierland & Tomorrowland – Put on your dancing shoes and boot-scoot with a hoppin’ beat ‘til midnight in Frontierland. Or jump start the New Year with an upbeat get-together in Tomorrowland, blasting into 2018 with futuristic tunes.

Magic Kingdom Park hours on Dec. 30 and 31, 2017 are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Epcot

• New Year’s Countdown Fireworks – Say “au revoir” to 2017 around World Showcase as dazzling fireworks light up the sky to welcome 2018 in a booming big way. This spectacular is held only on December 31, beginning at 11:40 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Parties – A DJ dance party will have guests dancing and grooving “around the world” with special entertainment at the America Garden Stage, Future World Fountain Stage and other areas throughout the park. Just for New Year’s Eve, you can move to your own beat with music playing in your headphones at the “Silent Groove” dance party that will take place at Future World Center.
• New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner – Celebrate with a lavish buffet of savory foods and decadent desserts at this ticketed buffet dinner in World Showplace. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).

Epcot park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Disney's Hollywood Studios:

• New Year’s Eve Dance Party – Starting at 7 p.m., guests can join in on a DJ dance party in front of the Chinese Theatre, which will come alive with special projections. The nighttime holiday show Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! will take place at 8 p.m., and finally, guests can ring in the new year at midnight with a showing of Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to midnight.

Will you be ringing in 2018 at Walt Disney World?

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Donates $2 Million to Make-A-Wish for #ShareYourEars Campaign:

Disney Parks will double its donation to Make-A-Wish from $1 million to $2 million thanks to millions of fans who took part in the #ShareYourEars campaign this holiday season. This will help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and their families around the world.

There were many fun, silly, wacky, creative, and festive Mickey Mouse ear photos that were sent in from all corners of the world to help make this possible. Every year more than 9,000 Disney-related wishes are granted worldwide with the Make-A-Wish foundation. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog