Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve Entertainment Schedule 2025-2026
Disney has announced a list of entertainment offerings and a schedule for those visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on New Year’s Eve. Park guests will have the opportunity to participate in dance parties, see special characters, enjoy live music performances, and more! Below, we’ve listed the entertainment schedule exclusive to the park for this New Year’s Eve.
Special Character Opportunities for New Year’s Eve
Whether it’s meeting a favorite character are enjoying a spin on the dance floor, you’ll have a couple of opportunities to mingle with characters during the New Year’s Eve celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Meet Santa Goofy (Location: Walt Disney Presents)
Guests will have an opportunity to meet with Santa Goofy earlier in the day, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Center Stage Dance Party (Location: Center Stage)
Enjoy a dance party throughout the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m., where you’ll dance with characters leading up to the New Year Countdown fireworks performance.
Pixar Dance Party (Location: Pixar Plaza)
Always a favorite (and perfect for children), dance with favorite Pixar Pals throughout the evening!
6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Extra: If you’re not staying until midnight, this location will offer a New Year’s Countdown starting at 7:00 p.m. and every hour after until 11:00 p.m.
Meet Star Wars Characters (Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
Select characters will meet intermittently throughout the evening.
Live Music Offerings
The following live music offerings will be available throughout the evening:
Champagne Garden (Location: Courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel)
5:00 PM to midnight
This location will offer specialty cocktails and live music.
The Rundown (Location: Grand Avenue)
6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM
Latin experience featuring dancers and musicians
Hollygroove Swingin’ (Location: Near Sunset Ranch Market)
6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:15 PM, and 11:15 PM
A dynamic brass ensemble that offers a happy vibe!
As always, Disney notes that entertainment offerings and showtimes are subject to change without notice.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer a special fireworks performance on New Year’s Eve. Here is the schedule:
- New Year’s Countdown Fireworks: 11:57 p.m.
Per Disney: Guests can ring in the New Year with a dazzling display near Center Stage for a DJ jam fest where vibrant beats will play throughout the night. Then, at 11:57 p.m., the festivities culminate in a shimmering fireworks show.
Don’t forget that Fantasmic! will also be offered three times on New Year’s Eve. (See the entire Fantasmic! schedule for the remaining holiday period for more details.)
In case you missed it, you might also enjoy these other New Year’s offerings at Walt Disney World:
- Epcot is the most popular park for New Year’s Eve. We’ve put together a complete list of entertainment offerings for this year’s New Year’s Eve at Epcot.
- Magic Kingdom will offer Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks on the 30th and 31st. We have the 2025 holiday fireworks schedule changes here.
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort will offer an exclusive event: The Magic of New Year’s Eve Celebration at Disney’s California Grill.
- List of Special Treats to Celebrate the New Year at Disney World in 2025!
Are you planning a Walt Disney World vacation in the new year? If so, make sure to see our guide on when to visit Disney World in 2026.
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