Activity Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks
An activity in Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: 11 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Why go
An extended Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show over Cinderella Castle, timed to finish at midnight on Dec 31.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Walt Disney World, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with California Grill and Disney's Contemporary Resort.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Magic Kingdom
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- 11 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Walt Disney World, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1California Grill
A dining room at the top of the Contemporary Resort with views over the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Food · 0.5 mi straight-line - 2Disney's Contemporary Resort
A 1971 A-frame hotel the monorail runs straight through, a short walk from Magic Kingdom.
Stay · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3Victoria & Albert's
A long-running tasting-menu restaurant in the Grand Floridian, the most formal dinner at Walt Disney World.
Food · 0.7 mi straight-line - 4Polynesian Village beach
A white-sand beach on the Seven Seas Lagoon facing the castle, where the Magic Kingdom fireworks can be seen without a park ticket.
Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line - 5Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
A small tiki bar in the Polynesian Village Resort, full of props and drinks that set off sound and light effects.
Drinks · 1.0 mi straight-line - 6'Ohana
A family-style Polynesian dinner of skewered meats and noodles at the Polynesian Village Resort, near the lagoon.
Food · 1.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks is a stop on our Orlando New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Walt Disney World
Another curated activity in Walt Disney World. See the full Walt Disney World guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Walt Disney World run from 69°F in January to 89°F in May; June is usually the wettest month. For Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks itself, we suggest: 11 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Walt Disney World from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Walt Disney World weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 28.41950, -81.58119
- Destination
- Walt Disney World, Florida
- Website
- disneyworld.disney.go.com
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks: quick answers
How much time do you need at Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks?
Plan on about 2 hours at Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks?
Our pick: 11 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Insider tip: A park ticket is required, and Magic Kingdom can close to new arrivals; be inside by late afternoon.
Which TripsCircle routes include Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks?
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks appears on Orlando New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Walt Disney World.
Plan Walt Disney World
- Walt Disney World travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Walt Disney World weather by month
- Walt Disney World to Winter Park 19 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.