Ready or not… 2015 is almost here and it’s time to plan your New Year’s Eve celebration. From Main Street to Buena Vista Street, the Disneyland Resort is always a great choice to ring in the new year. With so much to offer, the parks will be a popular choice for Southern Californians looking for a festive way to welcome 2015 — but don’t worry! We’ve made a handy guide with everything you need to know to make the most of your special celebration!
Don’t miss your weekly Disneyland Resort crowd forecast — provided by our friends at MouseAddict — in the Weekly News and Information Roundup at the end of today’s update!
Today’s photos are from past New Year’s Eve celebrations as well as photos of the new Frozen Fun offerings. Special thanks to the wonderfully talented @IzabelleKo for the Frozen Fun photos.
Enjoy our special holiday format this week as we continue to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. We’ll return next week with our annual Year In Review!
Your Guide to Ringing in 2015 |
As the sun sets on 2014, Disneyland will ring in 2015 with a variety of live music, dance parties, fireworks and more throughout both theme parks. We have a full entertainment schedule, tips and survival guide for New Year’s Eve below! Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve Park Hours and Entertainment Schedule |
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Disneyland Park Park Hours: 8 am – 2 am Extra Magic Hour: 7 am – 8 am Magic Morning: 7 am – 8 am |
Disney California Adventure Park Hours: 8 am – 1 am Extra Magic Hour: 7 am – 8 am |
New Year’s Eve Countdown Central at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle 9 p.m. – 12:30 am Countdown to 2015 at the heart of Disneyland with a DJ, favorite Disney characters and the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors. Countdown location. New Year’s Eve A Fantasmic! New Year Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Party “it’s a small world” Tomorrowland Terrace Dance Party New Year in New Orleans |
World of Color Countdown to Midnight on Paradise Bay 12:00 midnight Watch Paradise Bay come to life with a spectacular countdown to 2015 with fountains and fireworks followed by a special showing of World of Color Winter Dreams. Countdown location. Freeze in the New Year New Year’s Eve in Carthay Circle Drop in on 2015 Party A Route 66 New Year’s Eve Wine Country Celebration Celebrate 2015 in Paradise |
New Year’s Eve Weather at Disneyland from Weather.com |
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Day High 58° F Sunny skies. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 0% Humidity 27% |
Night Low 37° F Mostly clear skies. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 10% Humidity 41% |
New Year’s Eve Party Favors | |
Disneyland Park: Starting at 6:00 p.m. at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland. Disney California Adventure: Starting at 5:45 p.m. near the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Hollywood Land and at 5:15 p.m. near Silly Symphony Swings in Paradise Pier. |
Special New Year’s Eve Dining | |
Disneyland Resort restaurants are serving up a variety of special New Year’s Eve menu items to make your celebration complete. Below is a sampling of some of the special offerings available this year. Call Disney Dining at 714-781-3463 or for availability and reservations. Disneyland
Disney California Adventure
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney District
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Disney California Adventure’s new Frozen Fun offerings are open and will likely be even more popular on New Year’s Eve with the increased theme park attendance.
New Year’s Eve Survival Tips | |
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The parks are notoriously busy on New Year’s Eve but can still be a lot of fun, despite the crowds, if you plan accordingly!
Enjoy retro fun just steps away from Disneyland at Howard Johnson Hotel & Water Playground A short walk from the park, HoJo Anaheim is conveniently located next to Matterhorn Mountain at Disneyland with nearby dining, freeway access, FREE parking and FREE Wi-Fi. For more information on HoJo Anaheim, room rates, or to book your stay today, visit HoJoAnaheim.com/MiceChat Save with MiceChat & Passholder Discounts Every Day! The HoJo Anaheim is now offering daily discounts for MiceChat members and even DEEPER discounts for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders! For more information visit the HoJo Anaheim Innsider Boards which features an up-to-date listing of available nights, or call (714) 776-6120 and ask for In-House Reservations to book. If your date isn’t listed, the HoJo Anaheim still offers rooms for 20% off their best available rate if you call (714) 776-6120. |
Weekly News & Information Round-Up | ||
Weekly Theme Park Hours December 29, 2014 – January 4, 2015 |
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Mon.-Tue.: 8 am – 12 am Wednesday: 8am-2am Thu.-Sun.: 8 am – 12 am |
Mon.-Tue.: 8 am – 11 pm Wednesday: 8am-1am Thu.-Sun.: 8 am – 11 pm |
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The free Mouseaddict app for iPhone and iPad features more than five dozen categories of searchable resort information, weather forecasts, park and show schedules, the latest news and articles from MiceChat, and more. Download free on the App Store or at mouseaddict.com. |
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[center]Headline Roundup A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center] |
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OK — That wraps up this special holiday edition of Dateline Disneyland. Will you be celebrating the new year at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments section below!
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