2026 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has released its 2026 New Year’s Eve fireworks schedule, with special presentations planned at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom will offer its traditional Fantasy in the Sky fireworks on both December 30th and 31st, while EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host special celebrations on New Year’s Eve.

Below, we’ve provided the scheduled fireworks times for each park. Disney will likely announce additional details about New Year’s Eve entertainment closer to the event. In the meantime, we’ve added a link to last year’s offerings under each schedule so you can get an idea of what to expect.

Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule

Fantasy in the Sky returns to Magic Kingdom for two nights of New Year’s Eve fireworks on December 30 and 31, 2026. The special presentation is scheduled twice each evening, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy the show before midnight or ring in the New Year with the later performance.

The schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, December 30, 2026: 6:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.
• Thursday, December 31, 2026: 6:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.

The two-night schedule also gives guests some flexibility when planning their New Year’s celebrations. If you want to experience the special fireworks at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, you could visit Magic Kingdom on December 30th and EPCOT on December 31st. EPCOT’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are scheduled for December 31st only. We’ll discuss those details below. We expect Disney to announce more New Year’s Eve details as the date gets closer. For reference, you might like our article on holiday fireworks changes at Magic Kingdom in 2025 to see how things typically work. We’ll share a fresh update as we learn more about 2026.

EPCOT New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule

EPCOT will offer two fireworks presentations on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2026. The evening begins with Luminous: The Symphony of Us, followed by a special New Year’s Eve celebration just before midnight!

Here is the schedule:

• Luminous: The Symphony of Us: 6:30 p.m.
• Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration: The countdown begins at 11:54 p.m.

The special New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration is offered only on December 31. Disney has indicated that more details about the evening’s festivities will be announced closer to the event. Epcot is the place to be on New Year’s Eve. For an idea of what to expect, preview Epcot’s 2025 New Year’s offerings. We’ll share new details when they’re announced for 2026.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve Fireworks Schedule

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer a special fireworks presentation to help guests ring in the New Year on December 31, 2026. The New Year Countdown Fireworks are scheduled for 11:57 p.m., just before midnight.

• New Year Countdown Fireworks: 11:57 p.m.

Disney has not yet released additional details about this year’s New Year’s Eve entertainment. Last year, the celebration included a DJ and music near Center Stage, followed by the fireworks display. For a look at last year’s offerings, see our article detailing 2025 New Year’s Eve offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll provide an update when Disney announces more about the 2026 celebration.

Final Thoughts

If you’re planning on spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, you’ll have three great options. However, since this is the busiest time of the year, you’ll want to secure park reservations for the holiday if your ticket type requires them. (We mean ASAP if you haven’t gotten them already.)

As we’ve mentioned several times, we’ll share more updates on New Year’s Eve and throughout the holiday season as they’re announced. If you’re planning a vacation over the holidays, make sure to see our guide to Christmas at Disney World. Or if you’re planning a Disney World vacation in the new year, don’t miss our guide: How to Plan a Disney World Vacation. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more details, and sign up for our newsletter for updates.

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