Disney PhotoPass Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Limited Time Photo Ops at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World guests can ring in the new year with a little bit of limited-time magic in the form of new Disney PhotoPass photo opportunities.

What’s Happening:

• Visitors to Walt Disney World can celebrate New Year’s Eve with some limited-time photo opportunities available at all four parks.
• These 2026 photo ops will be available through Sunday, January 4th across Walt Disney World.
• Here's a breakdown of what guests can expect:
  • Fireworks (nighttime only):
    • at the park entrance and in the Cinderella Castle hub at the Magic Kingdom
    • at the main entrance, in the center of World Celebration Gardens, and heading into World Showcase from World Celebration near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk at EPCOT
    • in most locations on Hollywood & Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs

• Balloons:
  • at the park entrance and in most locations facing Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
  • in most locations at EPCOT except World Showcase
  • at the entrance of Disney's Animal Kingdom before the ticket windows
  • in most locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • in outdoor locations at Disney Springs
  • at select Walt Disney World Resorts

• Sparklers (nighttime only):
  • at the Magic Kingdom near Astro Orbiter and on the bridge in front of Be Our Guest Restaurant from Dec. 30-31 and in the Cinderella Castle hub to the right-hand side from Jan. 1-4
  • at the main entrance of EPCOT
  • on Hollywood Boulevard closest to the fountain and by The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs

• Confetti: in most locations at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs, and select Walt Disney World Resorts

• Confetti Popper:
  • at the Magic Kingdom by the exit of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and by the entrance to Storybook Circus from Dec. 30-31, and in the Cinderella Castle hub to the left-hand side from Jan. 1-4
  • in the center of World Celebration Gardens, and heading into World Showcase from World Celebration near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk at EPCOT
  • on Sunset Boulevard furthest from the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and by Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • between Pizzafari and Creature Comforts by the “Tree of Life Garden” sign, between Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Anandapur Theater in Asia, and by Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs and select Walt Disney World Resorts

• Walt Disney World visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve with countdowns into the new year, extended park hours and special entertainment offerings. Check out all the details.

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