New Year's Eve 05/06 at Disneyland

slotofkit · Post by **slotofkit** » Dec Thu 29, 2005 10:30 pm

I am going to be at the park for New Year's Eve and wondering if anyone has been at it before. It's my first time for NYE, so I'm curious as to what usually happens!

CA Screamin Dude · Post by **CA Screamin Dude** » Dec Fri 30, 2005 3:22 am

Lots of people. TONS of people. And DJs. It's a giant party and a unique experience. Special FX are fun. I'll be over at Games of the Boardwalk for the midnight toll.

Dr. G · Post by **Dr. G** » Dec Fri 30, 2005 10:21 am

I must say there are times when I'm jealous of those of you who live close enough to go to DL on a regular basis. Have a great time NYE at DL! Good luck with the crowds.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Dec Fri 30, 2005 3:21 pm

Yeah, tons of people all squished into the hub area waiting for the countdown. I think there's three Fantasmic! showings on New Years Eve. Don't forget the loops of Disney Mania songs. And them noise makers

Shinku · Post by **Shinku** » Dec Fri 30, 2005 6:36 pm

Three words: You. Are. Nuts.

I went one year...ONE. Never again. Too many people, very cold that year, you have to stake out your spot and guard it like a homeless man guards his corner. People get snappy on you quick for no apparent reason.

Considering the park's hit capacity all this week before 10 am, I'd say get there EARLY and just be prepared to wait it out. I have no doubt in my mind that NYE will hit capacity quickly. Your best bet, assuming you have cohorts, is take the park in shifts. Send someone to get food and bring it back for you, trade off every hour or so to ride rides. That way you still get a good spot without feeling like you just had to sit on a blanket all day/night. Also? Bring a "big" jacket, it's been kinda nipply out here lately.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jan Sun 01, 2006 7:29 pm

Does the small world clock open up for midnight?

CA Screamin Dude · Post by **CA Screamin Dude** » Jan Tue 03, 2006 1:28 am

We had a pretty busy New Year's Eve at Disneyland, regardless of the rain. Skies opened up around 730pm, and we got our fireworks. DCA had the better fireworks display.

bigthunder249 · Post by **bigthunder249** » Jan Wed 04, 2006 12:47 pm

so i heard they closed the park to entries at like 3 in the afternoon. it must have been crazy there i also heard that the park was full at like 12 on thursday thats insane

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jan Wed 04, 2006 12:51 pm

That's the same thing that happened at the 50th day celebration. They shut the door even earlier that day.

CA Screamin Dude · Post by **CA Screamin Dude** » Jan Thu 05, 2006 8:20 pm

Disneyland was shutting its gates as early as 10am in the final week of 2005.