Where to spend New Years

Campbell87 · 05-17-2006

So, where going to be at WDW for New Years and was wondering, wheres best to ring in the New Year?
Epcot?
Magic Kingdom?

mickaholic4077 · 05-17-2006

I've been at WDW for New Year's twice and although I absolutely loved the MK,this year I will be doing Epcot again,because I didn't get back to the Polynesian until 2 am to get my car out of valet parking because of the huge crowds. When I did Epcot,I stood for Illuminations at the bridge between France and the UK and was on the launch at the International Gateway within 20 minutes.

dznygrl · 05-17-2006

I have never been at WDW during New Years, but I was going to say Epcot. Mickaholic's story kind of backs up my suspicion that it would be a whole lot easier to get out of Epcot (which has TWO entrances/exits), versus the MK where it's a bottleneck to get in and out of the same place.

Honestly? If I ever go to WDW for New Years, I think I'm going to book waaaaay in advance, get a nice room at the Boardwalk or somewhere I can watch the fireworks, then sit on my balcony with my hubby and a nice cocktail.

Heehee...the thought of braving those crowds makes me ILL with claustrophobia!

Campbell87 · 05-21-2006

I think it's the crowds that scare me the most for new years eve! Do either of the parks have special events for the night? Like parades or special shows?

snow'sfriend · 05-21-2006

I have been at WDW on New Years Eve two times (one time MGM the other MK). I would actually suggest MGM it's alot of fun and there is so much to do. MK is very very busy!! It was filled to capacity and the only way you could get in was if you were a DVC Member (once again DVC comes to the rescue!). Also in MK there were special fireworks but that was pretty much it, while in MGM there were fireworks and 2 stages set up where bands would play and such. I have never gone to EPCOT so I'm not sure exactly what they do there.

Erin · 05-21-2006

I love WDW, ALOT....but, I can't say I'd go anywhere near those crowds on New Years!!! Scary!

Fran · 05-21-2006

We were in Epoct the past 2 New Years Eve's, it was really a lot of fun. Many of the countries have D.J.'s and large video screens. The crowds however were very" Scary"!!!!

Jess · 05-21-2006

A few years back our last day was New Years and we didn't even bother stepping foot on WDW property knowing how crowded it would be. We went to Universal instead and we had a blast!

catfish1999 · 05-21-2006

We were at Epcot 2 years ago for New Year's Eve and it was awful! I've NEVER seen such crowds. I will NEVER go back on New Years again.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-21-2006

I haven't been in WDW for New Years since I was about 13 but if I was again I probably wouldn't be in an actual park. It's just TOO crazy packed. I would probably take advantage of some other festivities; maybe Atlantic Dance?

JEANY031 · 05-21-2006

i will spend my new year in Epcot because i love Epcot.

Pooh Fan · 05-22-2006

When we were there at Christmas last year, I had a nice long conversation with a CM while I was waiting on DH, DD, and DS to ride MS for the millionth time that day. The CM was telling me that it is VERY crowded at all the parks on New Year's Eve, but if you had your heart set on being in one of the parks, then you should definitely choose Epcot because it is able to hold alot more people. He was saying that since Epcot is so spread out, the crowds do not seem as bad. We were in Epcot on Christmas Eve and really enjoyed ourselves. It wasn't too crowded, and we did quite a bit more than we thought we would. MK on Christmas Day was a nightmare--never again. Good luck with your decision.

**MissDisney** · 05-22-2006

I think Jellyroll's might be pretty fun! Or right in the middle of Pleasure Island, if you like a more thrilling party!

jedijson · 05-23-2006

I personally prefer Epcot for New Years. Now, that's only if they still do what they used to... I haven't been there for New Years recently, so...

Used to, each country would shoot off fireworks as the country they represent crossed over into the new year. And after it's all said and done, then a HUGE fireworks event happened out in the middle. I don't remember it being Illuminations, but I could be wrong...

downsouthtigger · 05-23-2006

OK I have a fun cp story to share for new years.
Dec 31 2002, I was working speedway that night. For anyone who remembers it was raining very heavy that night and I was stuck out on the track to make sure no one broke down in the rain. Yeah I wasn't under the nice covered queue area. So I got soaking wet and drove around the track in the rain while the fireworks went off. Even though it was kinda fun, I just don't know if I ever want to be at wdw for new years again.....

05-17-2006	#1 (permalink)
Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 934	Where to spend New Years So, where going to be at WDW for New Years and was wondering, wheres best to ring in the New Year? Epcot? Magic Kingdom?

05-17-2006	#2 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Where to spend New Years I've been at WDW for New Year's twice and although I absolutely loved the MK,this year I will be doing Epcot again,because I didn't get back to the Polynesian until 2 am to get my car out of valet parking because of the huge crowds. When I did Epcot,I stood for Illuminations at the bridge between France and the UK and was on the launch at the International Gateway within 20 minutes.

05-17-2006	#3 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Where to spend New Years I have never been at WDW during New Years, but I was going to say Epcot. Mickaholic's story kind of backs up my suspicion that it would be a whole lot easier to get out of Epcot (which has TWO entrances/exits), versus the MK where it's a bottleneck to get in and out of the same place. Honestly? If I ever go to WDW for New Years, I think I'm going to book waaaaay in advance, get a nice room at the Boardwalk or somewhere I can watch the fireworks, then sit on my balcony with my hubby and a nice cocktail. Heehee...the thought of braving those crowds makes me ILL with claustrophobia! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 37 days 11 hours 42 minutes

05-21-2006	#4 (permalink)
Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 934	Re: Where to spend New Years I think it's the crowds that scare me the most for new years eve! Do either of the parks have special events for the night? Like parades or special shows?

05-21-2006	#5 (permalink)
snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Where to spend New Years I have been at WDW on New Years Eve two times (one time MGM the other MK). I would actually suggest MGM it's alot of fun and there is so much to do. MK is very very busy!! It was filled to capacity and the only way you could get in was if you were a DVC Member (once again DVC comes to the rescue!). Also in MK there were special fireworks but that was pretty much it, while in MGM there were fireworks and 2 stages set up where bands would play and such. I have never gone to EPCOT so I'm not sure exactly what they do there.

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05-21-2006	#6 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Where to spend New Years I love WDW, ALOT....but, I can't say I'd go anywhere near those crowds on New Years!!! Scary! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

05-21-2006	#7 (permalink)
Fran Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 71	Re: Where to spend New Years We were in Epoct the past 2 New Years Eve's, it was really a lot of fun. Many of the countries have D.J.'s and large video screens. The crowds however were very" Scary"!!!! __________________ 2005/2006 - New Years - Wildnerness Lodge 2005 - Business Trip - Off Property 2004/2005 - New Years - Swan 2003 - Swan 2002 - Port Orleans Riverside 2001 - DisneyLand Hotel - DisneyLand Paris 1998 - Coroando Springs 1984 - Hilton Lake Buena Vista * * * *

05-21-2006	#8 (permalink)
Jess Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Islip, New York Posts: 317	Re: Where to spend New Years A few years back our last day was New Years and we didn't even bother stepping foot on WDW property knowing how crowded it would be. We went to Universal instead and we had a blast! __________________ Jessica~<3

05-21-2006	#9 (permalink)
catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,185	Re: Where to spend New Years We were at Epcot 2 years ago for New Year's Eve and it was awful! I've NEVER seen such crowds. I will NEVER go back on New Years again. __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

05-21-2006	#10 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Where to spend New Years I haven't been in WDW for New Years since I was about 13 but if I was again I probably wouldn't be in an actual park. It's just TOO crazy packed. I would probably take advantage of some other festivities; maybe Atlantic Dance? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 19 days 7 hours 42 minutes

05-21-2006	#11 (permalink)
JEANY031 Big Rescue Rangers fan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MIAMI,FL Posts: 1,745	Re: Where to spend New Years i will spend my new year in Epcot because i love Epcot. __________________ JEANY SANCHEZ MUSKETEER I Mickey Mouse 3 Musketeers Jeany, Ingamba, Erin! I Erin! I Ingamba I Epcot I Rescue Rangers October 2006- Pop Century March 2007- Disney's Port Orleans Resort-Riverside May 2007- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Nov 2007- Disney's All Star Music Oct 2008- Disney's All Star Music May 2009- POP Century Nov 2009- Disney's All-Star Movies resort

05-22-2006	#12 (permalink)
Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Where to spend New Years When we were there at Christmas last year, I had a nice long conversation with a CM while I was waiting on DH, DD, and DS to ride MS for the millionth time that day. The CM was telling me that it is VERY crowded at all the parks on New Year's Eve, but if you had your heart set on being in one of the parks, then you should definitely choose Epcot because it is able to hold alot more people. He was saying that since Epcot is so spread out, the crowds do not seem as bad. We were in Epcot on Christmas Eve and really enjoyed ourselves. It wasn't too crowded, and we did quite a bit more than we thought we would. MK on Christmas Day was a nightmare--never again. Good luck with your decision. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 21 days 0 hours 42 minutes

05-22-2006	#13 (permalink)
MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Where to spend New Years I think Jellyroll's might be pretty fun! Or right in the middle of Pleasure Island, if you like a more thrilling party! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

05-23-2006	#14 (permalink)
jedijson Defend-EAR of the DCR Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under Hook's Hat Posts: 974	Re: Where to spend New Years I personally prefer Epcot for New Years. Now, that's only if they still do what they used to... I haven't been there for New Years recently, so... Used to, each country would shoot off fireworks as the country they represent crossed over into the new year. And after it's all said and done, then a HUGE fireworks event happened out in the middle. I don't remember it being Illuminations, but I could be wrong... __________________ Jedi Disneyland in May 2007 or Bust! Hey, ya just gotta go for SW 30th Birthday! But I digress...

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05-23-2006	#15 (permalink)
downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	Re: Where to spend New Years OK I have a fun cp story to share for new years. Dec 31 2002, I was working speedway that night. For anyone who remembers it was raining very heavy that night and I was stuck out on the track to make sure no one broke down in the rain. Yeah I wasn't under the nice covered queue area. So I got soaking wet and drove around the track in the rain while the fireworks went off. Even though it was kinda fun, I just don't know if I ever want to be at wdw for new years again..... __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! At WDW!