Dance the night away at parties throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the park rings in the new year.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on New Year’s Eve could pick up a brochure with a list of special offerings and entertainment. 2026 merchandise is available in Mickey’s of Hollywood.
At Center Stage in the middle of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a DJ is hosting a dance party with Disney characters from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Another dance party featuring Pixar characters is in Pixar Plaza from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. There are New Year’s Eve Countdowns for kids every hour from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
More characters are appearing throughout the night, along with dancing and crafting, at Grand Avenue and Commissary Lane.
The courtyard of Tower of Terror has been transformed into the Hollywood Tower Hotel’s Champagne Garden. From 5 p.m. to midnight, guests can enjoy live music with specialty cocktails and treats. Here’s the menu:
- Red Velvet Cake Pop dipped in milk chocolate and topped with sprinkles on New Year’s Eve
- Midnight Royale: Orange liqueur, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and Prosecco garnished with cranberries
- Dark Chocolate-Almond Bark: Dark chocolate with almonds and dried cherries topped with sprinkles
- Countdown Cider: Sparkling apple cider with strawberry syrup and SKITTLES POP’d Original Freeze-Dried Candy (non-alcoholic)
- Sparkling Mimosa: White cranberry juice, guava syrup, blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, and sparkling wine with a rosemary sprig
- Truffle Trio: Salted caramel, raspberry, and praline
These items are also available at outdoor bars near Hyperion Theater, from 7 p.m. to midnight.
The Rundown is performing high-energy Latin music with dancers, the Three Caballeros, and Miguel from Coco on Grand Avenue at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Near sunset Ranch market is Hollygroove Swingin’, a holiday brass ensemble. Their New Year’s Eve shows are at 6:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m., and 11:15 p.m.
New Year’s Eve fireworks will begin at 11:57 p.m.
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