New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show At Magic Kingdom

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Before “Happily Ever After,” there was “Wishes”… but before “Wishes”, there was “Fantasy in the Sky.” This fireworks spectacular, originally developed for Disneyland Park in 1958, was the first Disney castle fireworks show, and it started out as rudimentary as Cast Members manually firing hand flares, but over time, it developed into the amazing nighttime spectacular we know today––and paved the way for newer, better shows.

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The fireworks spectacular began nightly showings at the Magic Kingdom in 1976 shortly after Walt Disney World opened, and while it was retired in 2003 for the now-defunct fan-favorite “Wishes”, it still holds a special place in many of our hearts.

You can catch “Fantasy in the Sky” every New Year’s Eve at the Magic Kingdom, often with early showings on the 30th to accommodate for high crowds. Tonight seemed like the perfect night to experience the fireworks spectacular, and we have the full video of the show:

“Fantasy in the Sky” features songs from some of the most beloved Disney films, including “Peter Pan,” “Pinocchio” and “Aladdin,” as well as favorite songs from attractions like “it’s a small world” and The Haunted Mansion. Be on the lookout for a special New Year’s Eve finale.

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You can catch “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks tonight at 11:50 PM for New Year’s Eve.

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Ferry Boat Incident At WDW Deemed a Suicide Attempt By Authorities

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According to reports by the Orlando Sentinel, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has deemed the ferry boat incident that took place around 7:00 PM on Seven Seas Lagoon an apparent suicide attempt.

The 56-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed by officials, boarded the ferry boat alongside people she knew. She then intentionally jumped into the lagoon before being rescued and transported to a hospital for treatment and further evaluation.

Guests aboard the ferry boat described the scene as “chaotic and traumatic” for all of those involved.

New “HarmoniUS” Nighttime Spectacular To Debut Spring of 2020

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In 2020, following the limited-time run of “EPCOT Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. While an opening date has not been released just yet, D23 has revealed the opening season of the new show at EPCOT.

“HarmonioUS” will be debuting in Spring 2020, set to replace “EPCOT Forever.” 

The nighttime spectacular will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying guests away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of artists from around the globe. The show will also feature music by composer Pinar Toprak. “HarmonioUS” will have massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers and more.

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Magic Kingdom Experiencing Capacity CLosure To Ring In The New Year

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With crowds descending on Walt Disney World to ring in the new year, the Magic Kingdom has begun to turn guests away.

As of about 1:00 PM, Magic Kingdom is now experiencing a Phase B closure, meaning access to the park is now closed to some guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are still welcoming guests.

This first phase of capacity closure only affects those people with 1-day, 1-park tickets who are not staying on Disney property. Anyone with a multi-day ticket, Annual Pass, or those staying at any Disney hotels and most Disney Springs hotels, as well as those with dining reservations, are still permitted to enter.

Those who made it into Magic Kingdom before the closure are enduring long waits for rides, with wait times of more at or near three hours for Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

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Enter The NFL’s “100 Experiences of A Lifetime” Contest For The Chance To Stay At The Cinderella’s Castle Suite

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If you’ve ever wanted to shout the famous line, “I’m going to Disney World,” and get the superstar treatment that so many Super Bowl legends have gotten over the years as part of Disney’s iconic Super Bowl campaign, this is your lucky day.

One fan will be selected for a Disney MVP Experience to participate along with three guests in the Super Bowl celebration parade at the “most magical place on earth” and create memories that will last a lifetime. The ninth contest in the #NFL100 Experiences of a Lifetime series is live now – learn more at NFL.com/100/contests.

For more than 30 years, Super Bowl Champions have been celebrated with a Super Bowl parade at Disney Parks shortly after The Big Game. This rich tradition is the culmination of Super Bowl week and features thousands of cheering fans, favorite Disney characters, music and lots of fanfare. In addition to riding down Main Street, U.S.A. in the parade, the contest winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience to spend a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite and meet a Super Bowl Champion.

“This once-in-a-lifetime experience for a fan to live out their football and Disney dreams is exactly what our centennial celebration is all about,” said Pete Abitante, NFL Vice President of Special Projects. “The celebratory Super Bowl parade at Disney Parks is a truly special and longstanding tradition beloved by fans and players alike.”

To enter, contest hopefuls should share a video of their best “I’m going to Disney World” and tell us why they deserve to make the trip and tag @NFL and #NFL100Contest for an opportunity to win.

The contest is live now through December 31 (11:59:59 p.m. ET). No purchase necessary. For official rules, visit NFL.com/100/contests.