Preparing to Celebrate 2025 in Style at Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, and Beyond

Preparing to Celebrate the Arrival of 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, and Various Other Locations

Festivities at Universal Studios, Disney Parks, and other renowned attractions will transport you into the new year, offering exhilarating experiences that set the tone for the upcoming 365 days. This guide helps you celebrate 2025 with excitement at theme parks and NYE events packed with immersion.

Universal Studios Hollywood – EVE Gala

Universal Studios Hollywood will host EVE, its New Year's Eve gathering, filled with fireworks, pulsating DJs, and themed photo opportunities, together with its regular theme-park activities. Admission for the One-Day theme park allows for a full day of rides, shows, and a nighttime party starting at 9 p.m. with a midnight firework display. Get your tickets here.

New Year's Eve at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure

Before the grand opening of Epic Universe in 2025, ring in the new year at Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk at the Universal Orlando Resort with live entertainment, DJs, and midnight countdowns. Both parks will include their NYE offerings with the day ticket and will stay open until 1 a.m., with CityWalk as part of the fun until 2 a.m. Learn more here.

Walt Disney World

You'll be able to join Mickey and friends at the televised NYE celebrations, but you can also celebrate 2025 with them at Walt Disney World at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios (skipping the festivities at Animal Kingdom). Here's a breakdown of the events at the three Disney destinations on the East Coast. Get your tickets here.

Epcot:

World Showcase revels all day as various countries celebrate when their respective time zones welcome the new year. At Orlando time midnight, the park will illuminate with “Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration.”

CommuniCore Plaza – Family-friendly celebration with Latin flair
United Kingdom Pavilion – Silent Groove party with headphones
Japan Pavilion – Dance to today's hits and international music
Italy Pavilion – Dance the night away to EDM
China Pavilion – Party with today's hits

Magic Kingdom: A special presentation of “Fantasy in the Sky” will lead into a countdown at 11:50 p.m., along with the park's holiday magic.

Disney's Hollywood Studios: Join in the fun with live entertainment, DJs, and character interactions throughout the night. The celebration culminates with a New Year countdown firework show.

DJ Party at Center Stage – Near Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway from 6 p.m. to midnight
Seasonz Jukebox marching band – Near Baseline Tap House at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Pixar Party with Pixar Pals – At Pixar Plaza from 7-11:25 p.m.
Holiday Spirit Band – Performing on Sunset Boulevard at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 p.m.
Street Party with a Latin Flair – At Coaster Courtyard by Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (before the Muppets take over) at 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 p.m.

AREA15 – NYE 2025 Masquerade

Dive into a Galactic Ball or Venetian period fantasy at AREA15 for its NYE 2025 Masquerade, bringing to life realms across time and space in Las Vegas' immersive entertainment hub. Spend the day exploring Meow Wolf: Omega Mart and its latest collab, Superplastic’s D.I.P.R. (Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research) participatory pop-up installation. For NYE Masquerade tickets visit here.

Metropolis Ball at Los Angeles’ Historical Landmark Clifton’s

Embracing its sci-fi roots, Clifton's will pay homage to the futuristic visions of sci-fi luminaries such as Ray Bradbury and Jules Verne while looking forward to 2025. At the Metropolis Ball, visitors will experience the retro future of innovation with mid-century flair through themed rooms and live entertainment, culminating in a midnight toast. Various packages are available for purchase here.

Meow Wolf Adulti-verse NYE

Cosmic Cabaret: Meow Wolf Grapevine, TX: The 21+ New Year's Eve Multi-Dimensional Party at Meow Wolf in Grapevine, Texas, will take place Tuesday, Dec 31 at 8 p.m. Get your tickets here.

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