Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood all have festivities planned to ring in 2019.
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, Disney California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood all have festivities planned for those looking to ring in 2019 with thrill rides, live music and midnight fireworks. Six Flags Magic Mountain won’t have a New Year’s Eve celebration; the park closes at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31.
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 2018:
The Anaheim theme park has a reputation as the place to be in Orange County on New Year’s Eve.
Disneyland is always busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day, but New Year’s Eve typically draws one of the park’s largest crowds of the year. During Christmas week, massive crowds often force Disneyland to close its gates, with no new visitors allowed to enter the park.
The park 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 DJs and special musical performers.
