PHOTOS, VIDEO: Updated New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks at EPCOT Using Harmonious Barges

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New year’s eve celebrations returned to Walt Disney World this year, including “Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration” and countdown fireworks at EPCOT. The New Year’s Countdown fireworks began at 11:54PM. The show was similar to years past, but now utilizes the Harmonious barges in World Showcase Lagoon. Watch our video of the … Read more

Betty White Passes Away at 99, Walt Disney World Cuts New Year’s Eve Tradition, Bob Iger Bids Farewell, and More: Daily Recap (12/31/21)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, December 31, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney World Cuts Longstanding Tradition of Free Hats and Noisemakers for Park Guests on New Year’s Eve

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Yet another budget cut has affected the holiday season at Walt Disney World. The victims of the latest cost-saving effort are the paper hats and noisemakers typically given to all park guests on New Year’s Eve. This year, only guests at select Walt Disney World Resorts are being given the paper hats, putting this once-complimentary … Read more

PHOTOS: Staging Being Erected for Return of New Year’s Eve Dance Parties at EPCOT

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It’s hard to believe that 2022 will begin in less than two weeks, but over at EPCOT, preparations are already underway for New Year’s Eve. At the Italy Pavilion, construction has begun on the structure that’s been used for a dance party. The structure is set up in the center of the pavilion, with rigging … Read more

Ring in the New Year at Universal’s Aventura Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

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Universal’s Aventura Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort is hosting a rooftop New Year’s Eve Celebration to celebrate the coming of 2022. Keep reading for more details. “Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with us at Bar 17 Bistro‘s rooftop celebration and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/5/21): Vaccinated Cast Members No Longer Required to Mask Indoors Backstage from 11/8, EARidescent Collection Arrives, “Eternals” Disappoints, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, November 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Midnight Closing Returns to New Year’s Eve at EPCOT

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Earlier today, amidst other operating hours changes, EPCOT was scheduled to close at 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve instead of midnight. It seems this scheduling change was an error as the park’s hours have been updated once again to restore the midnight closure on December 31. EPCOT will open at 10:00 a.m. that day. … Read more

Some Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservations Unavailable on New Year’s Eve

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Guests looking to ring in 2022 at a Walt Disney World theme park already have limited choices for New Year’s Eve. EPCOT is currently unavailable for guests with theme park tickets. Resort guests are also currently unable to reserve a park pass for EPCOT on New Year’s Eve. Annual Passholders with the Incredi Pass are … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Say Goodbye to 1990 and Ring in 1991 with this Disney-MGM Studios Show Times Guide

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! It’s … Read more

Full Slate of Resort-Wide New Year’s Eve Parties Announced for Walt Disney World

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If you’re planning on counting down to the new year at Disney World, you have a slew of resort events to choose from, from rooftop celebrations to character-filled parties. Check out all of the resorts and restaurants participating in special New Year’s and New Year’s Eve celebrations below, including an all-new Feliz Año Nuevo party … Read more