Disney New Year's Eve 2026: What's On at Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris and Walt Disney World on December 31?
If you're planning Disney New Year's Eve 2026, note this first: Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that neither Tokyo Disneyland nor Tokyo DisneySea will hold a New Year's Eve event on December 31, 2026; its New Year's special event runs January 1–11, 2027 instead. Hong Kong, Paris and Walt Disney World have held midnight countdowns in recent years, but 2026 details hadn't been published as of October 11, 2026. In 2025, Disneyland Park in Paris stayed open until 1 a.m. on a regular ticket.
Key takeaways
- Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will not hold a New Year's Eve event on December 31, 2026; the New Year's special event runs January 1–11, 2027.
- On December 31, 2025, Hong Kong Disneyland held a countdown party on Main Street, U.S.A. from about 9 p.m.; a 2026 edition is expected but not yet announced.
- On New Year's Eve 2025, Disneyland Park in Paris stayed open until 1 a.m. and a regular ticket was enough; no special NYE ticket was needed.
- At Walt Disney World on New Year's Eve 2025, midnight fireworks started at about 11:50 p.m. (Magic Kingdom), 11:54 p.m. (EPCOT) and 11:57 p.m. (Hollywood Studios).
- December 31 is one of the busiest days of the year at every Disney park, so buy date-specific tickets early.
Disney New Year's Eve 2026 at a glance: which parks have a countdown?
Tokyo Disney Resort is the only one confirmed to have no New Year's Eve event on December 31, 2026. Hong Kong, Paris and Walt Disney World haven't announced their 2026 plans, so the table uses 2025 as a guide.
| Park | NYE event on Dec 31, 2026 | For reference: Dec 31, 2025 | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Disneyland / DisneySea | Confirmed: not held | No NYE event | Regular ticket; New Year's event Jan 1–11, 2027 |
| Hong Kong Disneyland | Expected, not yet announced | Countdown party on Main Street, U.S.A. from about 9 p.m., with DJs and Mickey and friends | Regular ticket; NYE Premier Access sold in past years |
| Disneyland Paris | Expected, not yet announced | Disneyland Park open until 1 a.m.; Walt Disney Studios closed earlier | Regular ticket is enough |
| Walt Disney World (Florida) | Expected, not yet announced | Fireworks at Magic Kingdom 11:50 p.m., EPCOT 11:54 p.m., Hollywood Studios 11:57 p.m. | Regular ticket |
Does Tokyo Disney have a New Year's Eve event in 2026?
No. Tokyo Disney Resort's official events page states that the "New Year's Eve" programmes at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will not be presented on December 31, 2026. Tokyo Disney hasn't held a New Year's Eve countdown in recent years, so if you want to count down at a Disney park, look at Hong Kong, Paris or Florida instead.
Mediterranean Harbor at Tokyo DisneySea on a December night. Photo: Cabeza2000 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
When is the 2027 New Year's event at Tokyo Disney?
The New Year's special event runs January 1–11, 2027, at both parks. In 2026, Mickey and friends greeted guests in kimono from January 1 to 12; the 2027 programme will be announced on the Tokyo Disney Resort website. Tokyo Disney's Christmas event ends on December 25, 2026.
Hong Kong Disneyland New Year's Eve 2026: will there be a countdown party?
Hong Kong Disneyland has held a countdown party every December 31 in recent years, and a 2026 edition is expected, but dates, times and tickets hadn't been announced as of October 11, 2026. On New Year's Eve 2025, the party started at about 9 p.m. on Main Street, U.S.A., with DJs and Mickey, Minnie, Donald and friends.
Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland. Photo: Ngchikit / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
- In past years Hong Kong Disneyland sold a New Year's Eve Disney Premier Access with a reserved viewing area for the countdown show; check the official site for 2026.
- The MTR Disneyland Resort Line gets very crowded after the countdown, so allow extra time to get back to the city, or stay at a resort hotel.
- Latest news: Hong Kong Disneyland.
Disneyland Paris New Year's Eve 2026: do you need a special ticket?
Going by 2025, no: Disneyland Park stayed open until 1 a.m. on December 31 and a regular date-specific ticket was enough, while Walt Disney Studios Park closed earlier. Hours and entertainment for 2026 haven't been announced; a similar setup is expected, but check the official site.
Disneyland Park in Paris, with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the distance. Photo: Chabe01 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Year's Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Disneyland Paris; tickets are priced by date and can sell out.
- On December 31, 2025, the "Disney Tales of Magic" parade ran in an adapted version to fit the extended opening hours.
- RER A gets very crowded after closing, so allow time if you're staying in central Paris, or book a hotel near the parks.
- Latest details: Disneyland Paris.
Walt Disney World New Year's Eve 2026: fireworks times for reference
Walt Disney World hasn't published its 2026 New Year's Eve hours or fireworks times, but 2025 is a useful guide: Magic Kingdom ran "Fantasy in the Sky" twice on both December 30 and 31, with the midnight show at about 11:50 p.m.; EPCOT's New Year's fireworks started at about 11:54 p.m.; and Hollywood Studios had fireworks at the Chinese Theatre at about 11:57 p.m. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT both stayed open until 1 a.m. in 2025.
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at night. Photo: Benjamin D. Esham (bdesham) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
| Park | Dec 31, 2025 highlights | Midnight fireworks (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks (two shows each on Dec 30 and 31) | About 11:50 p.m. |
| EPCOT | Dance parties around World Showcase, New Year's fireworks | About 11:54 p.m. |
| Hollywood Studios | New Year's fireworks at the Chinese Theatre | About 11:57 p.m. |
Check the Walt Disney World website for 2026 times.
What to do with your luggage on a Disney New Year's Eve trip
Parks stay open late on New Year's Eve, large suitcases are awkward to take inside, and lockers at parks and stations often fill up during the holidays. Stations are packed after the countdown, and if you're switching hotels or flying out early the next morning, moving with luggage is even harder.
LuggAgent picks up your bags from a hotel, airport or station and delivers them to your next stop the same day or the next day, for example from the airport straight to a hotel near the park, so you can enter the park empty-handed and head straight to your room after the countdown. See Hong Kong Disneyland luggage delivery, Disneyland Paris luggage delivery and Tokyo Disney luggage delivery for details.
If you're counting down at Hong Kong Disneyland and staying at a resort hotel, hand us your bags at Hong Kong International Airport and we'll take them to the hotel:
For New Year's Eve at Disneyland Paris, we can deliver your bags from Charles de Gaulle Airport straight to a hotel near the parks:
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FAQ
Does Tokyo Disney have a New Year's Eve event in 2026?
No. Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that neither Tokyo Disneyland nor Tokyo DisneySea will hold a New Year's Eve event on December 31, 2026. Its New Year's special event runs from January 1 to 11, 2027 instead.
What time does the Hong Kong Disneyland New Year's Eve countdown start in 2026?
The 2026 times hadn't been announced as of October 11. On December 31, 2025, the countdown party started at about 9 p.m. on Main Street, U.S.A., with the countdown at the castle before midnight; 2026 is expected to be similar, but check Hong Kong Disneyland's website.
Do you need a special ticket for New Year's Eve at Disneyland Paris?
Going by 2025, no: a regular date-specific ticket got you in, and Disneyland Park stayed open until 1 a.m. The 2026 arrangements haven't been announced, and New Year's Eve tickets often sell out, so book early.
What time are the Walt Disney World New Year's Eve fireworks?
On New Year's Eve 2025, the midnight fireworks started at about 11:50 p.m. at Magic Kingdom, 11:54 p.m. at EPCOT and 11:57 p.m. at Hollywood Studios. The 2026 times are expected to be published in the autumn; check the Walt Disney World website.
How crowded is Disney on New Year's Eve?
Very. December 31 is one of the busiest days of the year at every Disney park, and the best viewing spots fill up hours before the countdown. Arrive early, buy a date-specific ticket in advance, and plan your transport after the show, or stay at a hotel near the park.
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