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↩ replying to techgeekThat was kinda my thought too. It’s just odd to have people go to WDW and stay at a resort for NYE and not offer any sort of midnight countdown. I guess maybe individual resorts could do something, maybe out on the lawn or on the pool decks. Maybe use the inflatable movie screens they use for outdoor movies or something. Maybe it’s better if they don’t advertise it ahead of time too. It’s a lot of maybes. I don’t know there‘s a good answer. I guess if you know going in there is nothing planned then you shouldn‘t be disappointed but I feel like there’s a good chance there will be a lot of negative feedback.
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↩ replying to GoofGoofI am guessing that this year the intent is not to provide a place for people to gather at midnight. It is what it is for 2020. Go back to your room and ring in the new year with your family in your room.
That said I know that some of the pool times at the resorts will be 1 a.m. So I suspect there will be some place for those who really need to gather together.
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↩ replying to TrainChasersI don’t see that happening. By having a Midnight close that leads people to believe they will be offering New Years entertainment. 11pm close allows Guests extra time in the park without the expectation of entertainment.
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↩ replying to DisoneMakes sense. I didn’t know that they extended the pool hours. If people are going to be somewhere it’s better they are outdoors than in the lobby or a bar/restaurant. They could easily pipe in some music and a countdown to midnight.
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Knowing for months the hours were restricted, a person shouldn't have been counting on any midnight events.
That there was NO celebration scheduled is not a surprise.
The people going to WDW have knowledge about what they're doing, have knowingly made plans to go to a place with restricted movements, hours, events.
Too much dredging up FUD at every turn around here.
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Maybe off topic, but does anyone else feel like New Year's Eve/Day is sort of an overrated "holiday"? It's just another day in my book :joyfull:
I guess we can celebrate that 2020 will be behind us but its not like 2021 is looking so exciting anyway. Hopefully towards the end of next year there will be something to celebrate.
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↩ replying to jkh36619That magic kingdom time is gonna be a problem...I fear...
I’m gonna suggest where they should be: home.
Not to preach...but I honestly don’t know what it’s gonna take at this point?
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↩ replying to TJ VazquezIt’s the “kickoff” of the most awful 3-4 months of the year. Overrated doesn’t even scratch the surface.
My son’s birthday is 12/31...he hates it
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↩ replying to Sirwalterraleigh:joyfull:
Even in my partying days, which are way behind me, I never quite understood the appeal of going out, spending way more than you should for a night of drinking, then feeling like garbage on day one of the new year, not to mentioned trying to get a cab to get home (pre-uber days). Eh, to each their own I suppose.
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↩ replying to TJ VazquezIts not related to anything outside of itself so that does put it lower on my scale, but its still on the list.
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↩ replying to TJ VazquezTalk to the police/paramedics...who tell stories of how tedious “amateur night” is...and that was before people had cell phones to record/perform their stupidity on.
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↩ replying to SirwalterraleighI don’t disagree, but if Disney is going to be open and allow guests to book a room for NYE I’m assuming people are expecting something to do at midnight.
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↩ replying to GoofGoofI assume the people know what is or what isn't happening, made their decision, and don't need me to worry about them.
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↩ replying to GoofGoofBuy some champagne for the room?
I think Dhalia at GDT is open until midnight, perhaps that will be the most popular spot in Disney on NYE this year!