The holidays are QUICKLY approaching and in the blink of an eye, it will be time to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
For those of you who are choosing to ring in your New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, we’ve got some exciting news. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be staying open until midnight!
The extended hours aren’t the only exciting piece of news as there will also be “special New Year’s Eve-themed food and drinks” and DJs in Asia, Discovery Island, and DinoLand U.S.A.
But that’s not all!! Guests can also expect to find fun pin trading opportunities and a special limited-edition New Year’s Eve pin available. Sounds like a party to me!!
According to Disney, “everyone can gather around Discovery Island and Asia to watch a special New Year’s Eve countdown on the iconic Tree of Life.” This exciting countdown will be filled with “energetic music and lighting displays.”
Between this and the NEW decor and experiences that will fill Animal Kingdom this year, we cannot wait to ring in the holiday season. You can read about Animal Kingdom’s new holiday additions here.
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Will you be ringing in the New Year at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below!



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