Shortly after the Christmas gifts are unwrapped and the holiday feast is consumed the same question arises every year: What are we going to do for New Year’s Eve?
Fortunately, Southern California theme parks have you covered. Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego and Legoland California all have festivities planned for those looking to ring in 2024 with thrill rides, live music and midnight fireworks.
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Whether it’s swing dancing, live rock bands, DJ dance parties, stand-up comedy, magic acts, dueling pianos or champagne toasts, there’s something for everyone in the family at SoCal’s amusement parks on New Year’s Eve.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s on tap at local theme parks on the last night of 2023:
Disneyland
Disneyland will ring in the new year with “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 9 p.m. and midnight. Main Street U.S.A. in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle is often jam-packed hours before the clock strikes midnight with visitors waiting for the nighttime spectacular. Additional fireworks viewing locations can be found in the plaza in front of It’s a Small World and the Fantasmic viewing area along Rivers in America.
New Year’s Eve festivities at Disneyland will feature countdown parties with DJs throughout the park. Details on the party spots will be posted to the Disneyland website and app in the days before the celebration.
Disneyland will open at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and stay open until 2 a.m.
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Disney California Adventure
Disneyland’s sister park is usually far less crowded on New Year’s Eve.
Disney’s Festival of the Holidays will offer live music and dance performances until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Disneyland’s fireworks show will be visible from DCA — but without the projection show that accompanies the nighttime spectacular….
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