27 December 2010 by Barbara Nefer - Orlando Theme Parks Examiner
It's well-known that the Disney World theme parks get jam-packed for New Year's Eve. The Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios all have special late hours and fireworks. But what if you don't want to be stuck elbow-to-elbow with other revelers? There are plenty of low-key options at other Disney venues:
Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney:
•6 p.m. and 9 p.m. performances of La Nouba
•Special New Year’s Eve champagne toasts
•Guests will receive a limited-edition La Nouba pin created for the New Year’s Eve event
•More info: 407/939-7328 or cirquedusoleil.com/lanouba
DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney:
•Ring in the New Year at DisneyQuest with favorite cyber attractions and games, a DJ Dance Party with a New Year’s Eve countdown, party favors and a coupon for a personal pizza and soda at FoodQuest
•Party Hours: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
•$39 per person, advance/$45 per person, day of
•More info: 407/934-7639 or disneyworld.com/disneyquestparty. Tickets may be purchased online or at the DisneyQuest Box Office.
Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk:
•Dance into the New Year at Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk
•Party Hours: 8 p.m.-2 a.m., ages 21+
•$35 for access to the main floor of the Dance Hall, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight
•$75 for a VIP ticket that adds a private upstairs area with seating; limited viewing for Epcot fireworks with guaranteed seating and coffee, tea or hot chocolate with dessert bar and a premium bar
•More info: 407/WDW-DINE
Feeling well-heeled? Here's a pricey but fun-sounding option:
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort:
•California Grill will host a New Year’s Eve party featuring food stations, an open bar, a casino-style game room, DJ, dancing, Disney characters, live entertainment and a great viewing location for the Magic Kingdom fireworks
•$525 per person, all inclusive
•More info: 407/WDW-DINE
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