Originally Posted By Malin OLC have announced that Countdown Events at both TDL and TDS parks have been canceled this year. The Resort will still hold the Fireworks Show at Midnight.
Originally Posted By SuperDry So, what exactly does that mean? Since the parks normally close no later than 10pm every night of the year EXCEPT during Countdown, presumably *something* will be happening at midnight if they are going to have fireworks.
Originally Posted By Malin I thought I had made it quite clear. All Countdown events are canceled. Only the fireworks will go off at Midnight. Nothing else is planned. No Lagoon show for DisneySea and no Parade for Tokyo Disneyland. The press release is on the Japanese OLC site for anyone wishing to translate.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Only the fireworks will go off at Midnight. Nothing else is planned. >>> So, they're going to close the parks at 10pm as usual, an the fireworks will go off at midnight to mark the new year to empty parks just in case the neighbors forget? Got it.
Originally Posted By Malin I would imagine with trains running into the night that the park will stay open until after Midnight like the rest of the Disney Parks do during New Years. But admission will be open to everyone since it's no longer a ticketed event. And of course no preview nights leading up to the night. I haven't actually seen the fine print and only passing on what someone else shared on another board.
Originally Posted By leemac <<So, what exactly does that mean? Since the parks normally close no later than 10pm every night of the year EXCEPT during Countdown, presumably *something* will be happening at midnight if they are going to have fireworks.>> It is a funny announcement - the special entry parties will be in place but there is no Countdown Parade. So you still need to enter the lottery to get access from 8pm on 12/31. Tickets are Y8,000 and the lottery details should be announced in July. Normal operating hours will be in place for 1/1 with a park opening at 8am. It is a cost-cutting exercise.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Now that makes sense. So, both the topic and the first post were wrong: the Countdown EVENTS have not been canceled - only the parade and show. <<< I thought I had made it quite clear. All Countdown events are canceled. >>> Apparently not, on both counts.
Originally Posted By Malin Wow, a thank you would of been nice for sharing the news the news in the first place. Even if you don't care how the thread was writen. I guess a slam down is the best we can hope of any discussion or appreciation from you. Don't mention it! *** It is a funny announcement - the special entry parties will be in place but there is no Countdown Parade. So you still need to enter the lottery to get access from 8pm on 12/31. Tickets are Y8,000 and the lottery details should be announced in July. *** Its a bit ignorant of them to think people will pay out Y8,000 to gain access to the park with no Countdown Parade or Harbour Show. I think many will be giving this one a miss this year. Thanks for clearing up the details Lee.
