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We are spending Xmas and the New Year in Florida this year. It is the first time we have been away for Xmas.We have 3 girls 14, 10 and7, any suggestions as to where to spend New years Eve? Also what kind of weather can we expect? The last time we visited Florida we went in August and it was sooo hot. I'm hoping it will still be warm enough for shorts and t-shirts.Thank you Pauline
Hi Pauline why not spend it in one of the theme parks.
Weather is warm in the day but you will need something warm for the evening, as it gets a bit chilly.
Barbara
I have to say if its your first time, nothing beats Epcot for NewYear, you can have a meal around the lake and then step outside to see the fireworks. although booking early is essential, if you can get in even now, and although it does get rather crowded around the lake for the fireworks, you can have a great view from anywhere around the lake as the fireworks are obviously high in the sky. Be warned though if you want to leave straight away, you will be in a long line of cars attempting to leave at the same time, We have done Epcot twice and tend to leave going out of the part straight away, as you can get some great photos etc while the park empties. Another place to enjoy new years eve is the boardwalk area around the epcot resort hotels. we did this also about two years ago.
Although the days are reasonably warm, be prepared for there could be the occasional cold snap, and yes the evening will be in need of a couple of jumpers. We have loved this season so much this will now be our 9th year out at christmas and new year. Have a great time
We spent last New Years Eve at Celebrations The fire works were fantastic
Carol
Epcot for us too!
You can clebrate New Year twice - once in the area around the Rose and Crown pub where all the Brits gather at 7pm (midnight UK) and also of course at the US midnight.
You would need to go in to Epcot around the middle fo the day to ensure you get in - but of course you can do the usual Epcot things before the celebrations get underway. Also - if you want to eat in one of the restaurants, be sure to book in advance as they will be fully booked on the night.
Have a great time!
Will be in florida for xmas and newy year, also.
We did Epcot last year, and had a great time.
There was a bid open air disco playing all the party type music running all evening which my kids loved.
As Carole says, you do need to get there early, but there is lots to do.
I agree with Carol, Celebration was great last year (and it's free). Whilst it's true trhat the parks are terrific they can be so busy that some of the pleasure is lost. At Celebration there were 2 or 3 live bands through the evening (and of course snow) and lots of food stalls as well as the shops being open and a train to take you round to view the houses decorations.
MGM (Hollywood studios) was good last time we were there a few years ago and they gave out hats and noise makers at around 11 to add to the atmosphere. I think its just because the parks are there all year but the Celebration ones are only for special occasions that it makes it seem a bit different.
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Epcot for us too!
You can clebrate New Year twice - once in the area around the Rose and Crown pub where all the Brits gather at 7pm (midnight UK).
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No offence, but this would be my idea of hell!
We have done MK for New Years (CHAOS!!! but you only live once). Celebration was really nice, though. If you want to eat, though, you would need to book yesterday.
Thank You all for your suggestions.I'm glad to hear the weather will still be warm
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New Years day 2006, on our way to Busch Gardens. Took a picture of the temp (89F).
We have had opposites when we have been for New Year, last year we were still in Tshirts midnight, one year we came home early from Epcot after the first fireworks at 9 as it was raining so much it was over our ankles and another it was freezing so we ended up wearing the socks from Virgin for gloves (as did many other people) because they werent available to buy anywhere (they do now), so as we tell our Guests we can't guarantee or alter the weather any time of year but we can almost guarantee the atmosphere will be great wherever you choose to go.
IF spending New Years Eve at Epcot... do you need to arrive really early? and NOT leave all day? Just wondering I have read so much about the awful crowds.. have became a little scared of all the horrible stories of the crowds at Disney this time of year... Christmas to New Years...
we spent last New Years Eve in Hollywood Studios (MGM). We had spent the day in Discovery Cove so we didn't go in until about 8pm. It was busy but not ridiculously so. We manage to get on a few rides, saw Fantasmic and finally watched the fireworks at midnight. It was a nice atmosphere and not too chaotic.
On, the nigth, before,which was the 30th, we went to the Magic Kingdom where they has a practice run for the New Years Eve celebrations including all the fireworks and the countdown. I would highly recommend this as after the earlier fireworks at about 9 the park really emptied out. This was our favourite night of the whole hoiday.
Oh THANKS... see I had not heard yet, they do a practice run.. We will definitely have to check that out.. Glad to hear Epcot is not tooooo... unbearable on NYE!!!
THANKS[msnsmile]
We are already booked to go to D'Antonio's at Celebration for dinner on New Year' Eve then will join in the fun there before going home to have a Hogmanay Party. We made our booking when we were out in April/May as they close early and only do two sittings.
Andrena