Photos / Video: Disney's Hollywood Studios Welcomes 2026 with Spectacular Fireworks and Unique Entertainment
Disney's Hollywood Studios rang in the new year in spectacular fashion, not only showcasing a fireworks countdown at midnight, but also plenty of lively entertainment throughout the park.
New Year's 2026 Fireworks
The countdown to 2026 itself was a festive, firework-filled three minute show, making use of lasers and projections on the Chinese Theater.
HollyGroove Swingin'
Along Sunset Blvd, a dynamic brass ensemble brought fun energy to the evening and even an appearance from a certain Goof!
Hollywood Tower Hotel Champagne Garden
Similar to the Twilight Soirée offered at Disney Jollywood Nights, the courtyard of the Hollywood Tower Hotel transformed into a lively Champagne Garden for the evening – complete with some special menu offerings.
The highlight had to be a classic style performance of some holiday and non-holiday songs from a crooner and three Andrews Sisters-esque performers.
The Rundown
Over at what remains of Grand Avenue, The Rundown brought in a high-energy Latin band with appearances from Disney characters like The Three Caballeros!
Pixar Dance Party
Pixar Place saw more people than it normally ever does as it hosted the Pixar Dance Party, where little ones could celebrate early with countdowns to the new year at 7:00pm and every hour after until 11:00pm. The area also featured appearances from Pixar characters, like Ian and Barley from Onward.
See how the Magic Kingdom welcomed in the New Year with our video of the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks spectacular!
More Walt Disney World News:
- With the new year comes the reveal of the 2026-27 runDisney event calendar, complete with registration dates, plus the newest virtual race joining the season.
- Major League Pickleball is bringing professional pickleball to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this summer, as the league hosts its 2026 regular season finale.
- Walt Disney World is already prepared for the next holiday with a new line of Valentine’s Day merchandise now available.
- The large, neon marquee for PizzeRizzo, the shuttered restaurant in the former Muppet Courtyard area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has been removed.