Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration
Families can explore holiday attractions, meet festive characters, and enjoy millions of holiday lights. The evening features a Christmas Drone & Light Show with pyrotechnic fire drones, festive music, and dancing. Guests celebrate an early countdown complete with falling snow and fireworks.
What to Expect
Ring in the New Year early with fireworks, snowfall, and fire drones.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free for Mountain Members. Included with an Attractions Ticket; the event is included with a daily Christmas Attractions Ticket or annual Mountain Membership. Christmas Attractions Tickets include Skyride from 10 AM–3 PM. No dollar prices are stated. – Get tickets
- Hours: Park hours: 12 PM–9 PM; Christmas Drone & Light Show: 8 PM; countdown: 9 PM; Summit Skyride: 10 AM–3 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Use a daily Christmas Attractions Ticket or annual Mountain Membership; the celebration is included, and Mountain Members attend free.
- If riding the Summit Skyride, go between 10 AM and 3 PM, and join its queue early because lines may close ahead of schedule.
- Plan to finish attractions by 9 PM: they close immediately after the countdown, and there is no midnight countdown.
- Add a Combo Ticket if you want Flight to the North Pole, which requires purchasing a Combo Ticket.
- Dress warmly for the evening countdown and show, since the celebration includes snowfall and fireworks.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free for Mountain Members.
- Christmas Drone & Light Show with fire drones and pyrotechnic effects, followed by an early countdown and fireworks on December 31.
- Flight to the North Pole requires a Combo Ticket.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do before the countdown?
Explore park attractions, see holiday lights and shows, and visit festive holiday characters. Attractions include the Summit Skyride, Dinosaur Explore and the 4-D Theater.
What happens during the celebration?
The Christmas Drone & Light Show features fire drones and pyrotechnic effects, followed by music, dancing, snowfall and fireworks during an early countdown.
Does a ticket include Flight to the North Pole?
Flight to the North Pole requires a Combo Ticket.
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