Theme Parks

Dining

Cirque du Soleil

Resorts

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THEME PARKS

Epcot -- a special version of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the laser-light spectacular featuring dancing flames and cascading fountains orchestrated to an original musical score, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.  The park's December 31 operating hours are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host Fantasmic!, the lavish spectacular of water animation, lasers and fireworks, at 6:30 p.m. Revelers can "rock on" with live performances by in-park band Mulch, Sweat and Shears, plus a DJ spinning tunes at Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m.; DJ starts at 6:30 p.m. A special "Lights, Camera, Happy New Year" fireworks show brings in the new year at 11:50 p.m.  The park is open from 9 a.m. until midnight on December 31.

Magic Kingdom is aglow with Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at noon and 3:30 p.m., followed by the wondrous SpectroMagic parade at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! parade and street party will be at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 5:40 p.m. Holiday Wishes fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Disney, takes place at 8:30 p.m. capped with the grand finale Fantasy in the Sky fireworks at 11:50 p.m. On December 31, the park is open from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Disney's Animal Kingdom is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 31.  Guests can enjoy one of the final presentations of the romping character cavalcade Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at 3:45 p.m.

For more information, visit Disneyworld.com or contact 407/824-4321.

DINING

AT THE RESORTS

Be sure to check with your resort for activities.

LA NOUBA NEW YEAR'S EVE!

La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil, at Downtown Disney West Side will perform its annual special New Year's shows on December 31, 2009, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. A special finale will be added to each performance that evening, plus there will be an exclusive gift for each guest, festive decor, and specialty drinks for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at disneyworld.com/cirque or by calling 407-939-7328 (407-WDW-SEAT).