Originally Posted By wahooskipper I don't think the parade is any different than the typical Spectromagic though they may do it twice. I was at the Magic Kingdom once on New Year's Eve. Holy cow there were a LOT of people there. Forget about getting on many attractions and, if you want to see the stage shows and/or fireworks be prepared to line up early and wait a LONG time to hold your place. I spent another New Year's Eve in Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk and had a GREAT time. Well, at least I think I had a great time. Portions of that night are forever lost from my memory.
Originally Posted By disneytoon I need to tell you something gaston lives- DO NOT GO TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM during new years eve! i am warning you! do not! go to the magic kingdom for new years eve. i know the park is fantastic, but you will only be able two ride about 6 rides because the lines are so long. last time i went the line for splash mountain was 2 hours, and big thinder mountain about 1 hour and a half wait. Take it from a guy that doesn't know you- go to epcot for new years. there is space to walk, the fireworks for newyears are 100 times better than the MK, because all the magic kingdom does is show Fantasy in the sky, the old firework show, which isn't all that good. oh, and by the way, the magic kingdom park's parade that is themed for new tears is the same old parade- Mickey's mery, mery christmas parade. My family says going to the magic kingdom for new years is the worst place to be. the park is just so jam packed!, Epcot on the other hand, is not. Im going to epcot on new years, because i am going for a 4 day vacation including new years. I am warning you- DO NOT GO TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM FOR NEW YEAR'S
Originally Posted By leemac No special parades but there are special fireworks shows. The trick is to see the rehearsal of the MK show (which I believe is usually the 30th) and then spend NYE in Epcot for their special Illumninations. They run an earlier (regular) show for families and then a special extended version at 11:50. The crowds are a lot more manageable in Epcot on NYE. Still insane but you can easily find a decent spot for the fireworks and enjoy a nice glass of champers! They also have some awesome DJ parties (usually Italy, China and Japan if I remember rightly).
Originally Posted By gaston lives thanks, guys. My parents really want to go to the MK for NYE, but I suggested Epocot, if anything. I alos thought it would be cool to go to the Poly and watch the fireworks from the beach with the music piped in. Do they pipe in the music there or anywhere else if the fam demands seeing the MK fireworks instead? I'd personally rather do Epcot, but if I'm in the minority I want to have a backup plan.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I spent another New Year's Eve in Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk and had a GREAT time. Well, at least I think I had a great time. Portions of that night are forever lost from my memory.>> Jellyrolls does that to you. My wife and I also went there one evening. The parts we can remember were fantastic fun!!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper The New Year's I spent there we had been drinking beer most of the night but they someone in the bar offered to buy a round of tequila shots if someone matched it. Well, noone matched...until his wife stands up and says she'll match it. So, after two shots of tequila, more beer and a midnight champagne toast I was REALLY wishing I had booked the Boardwalk hotel that night!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<So, after two shots of tequila, more beer and a midnight champagne toast I was REALLY wishing I had booked the Boardwalk hotel that night!>> Yes, we were glad we were staying in our DVC unit at the Boardwalk that night!! It was rather amazing for Disney... the only place I've ever seen the wait staff and the entertainers actually encourage the people there to drink a lot!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Epcot is the only Disney park I will go to on NYE now. And I've spent 4-5 there. Also, have done MK and DL ... and wouldn't ever repeat either. I like having room to move ... you know, in case I need to uhm ... use the facilities.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I 2nd Leemac and 74's comments. EPCOT is the only manageable park to enjoy the fireworks. And no, no special NOTHING at the MK onthe 31st. In year's past (the 70s and early 80s), there was a special new year's eve midnight show at the castle stage, "Cinderellabration" (not to be confused with the recent MK show or TDL's) that played at 11:40pm and culminated at midnight with the fireworks display, and it was gorgeous. But such special treats are now very rare, if not nonexistant, at the MK.
