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New Year at the World
Ring in a Happy New Year with fireworks, live entertainment and attractions!

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth© The Walt Disney Company
To ring in 2007, Walt Disney World Resort will offer dazzling options for celebrating — from ringing in the New Year at a special party at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island to entertainment, parades and fireworks in the parks.

Disney-MGM Studios

It's a DJ dance party around the Sorcerer Hat Stage, multiple presentations of "Fantasmic!" a spectacular of Disney movies and music and a special "Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!" fireworks spectacular that will allow guests to party just long enough to welcome the New Year at midnight.

Epcot

Celebrate the New Year "around the world" with DJs and evening dance parties located throughout the World Showcase and lasting late into the evening. A special presentation of the "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" light, laser and fireworks show will usher in 2007.

Magic Kingdom

Special presentations of the "SpectroMagic" parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays provide the perfect celebration for those needing to get little ones into bed early. "Holiday Wishes" lights up the sky early in the evening, and guests who make it to midnight can see "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks, which begins just before the New Year kicks off.

For additional information about Disney World's New Year's celebrations or to make reservations or buy tickets call 407/W-DISNEY or visit www.disneyworld.com.

Downtown Disney

At Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, it's New Year's Eve every night, but on December 31, the party will be even more spectacular with an electrifying celebration from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Welcome the new year with music featuring live bands and DJ's, street dance parties and a countdown to midnight with a champagne toast and spectacular fireworks. Partygoers for the special-ticket event must be 21 or older to participate. Tickets are $89.00 plus tax. Buy tickets online or call 407-W-DISNEY (934-7639).

While every performance of La Nouba is a masterful performance, New Year's Eve promises something extra-special. Whether it's the bubbles popping from your glass of champagne, or the special finale Cirque du Soleil® is sure to make your New Year especially happy. Performances will be at 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. and tickets are $87.00 plus tax and up for adults, and $74.00 plus tax and up for children ages 3-9. Tickets may be reserved by calling 407-939-7600 or by visiting the Cirque du Soleil theater’s Box Office. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or www.disneyworld.com/cirque. There is no additional fees to access the theatre in Downtown Disney.

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