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This will be or first NYE as locals but we are blocked out from the parks. I’ve heard Boardwalk is fun on NYE, is that true? Any other non park suggestions? Not much is available for dining reservations but that’s fine.
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New Year’s Eve?
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DisneyFanatic12
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Boardwalk has been quite fun in past years. You can always watch the fireworks from afar as well. At the Boardwalk they usually hand out the NYE hats and have a DJ on the green.
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Omg that sounds so cute!
nickys
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You’ll need to think about how to get there. Without a dining reservation you’re unlikely to be allowed in to park.
And the Boardwalk will be flooded by Epcot guests wanting an Uber home afterwards.
The Swan or Dolphin might be a better option and then walk over. But the same will apply afterwards if using Uber etc.
And the Boardwalk will be flooded by Epcot guests wanting an Uber home afterwards.
The Swan or Dolphin might be a better option and then walk over. But the same will apply afterwards if using Uber etc.
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We’re just gonna park at Epcot and walk over.
That's a long walk, since you won't be allowed to enter the park. Perhaps Hollywood Studios would be a better choice.
plutofan15
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Agreed. I don’t believe there is a way to walk from the Epcot parking lot to the Boardwalk without entering the park. Much easier walk from Hollywood Studios or you can grab a ride on the boat.
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DisneyFanatic12
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And the traffic will be much better at HS
SpectreJordan
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Heads up: Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve will charge for parking unless you eat at one of their restaurants & have it validated there.
Perhaps park at Fantasia Gardens walk to Swan across the street , hop on the bus
nickys
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Is that just at NYE? Thee are lots of reports of people being able to park there other times. But they will let Ubers in at least.
NelleBelle
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I thought Swan/Dolphin always charged for parking?
DisneyFanatic12
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Historically they have scanned the bands of every guest on the beach. I don’t know if regular guests will be allowed, but I’d definitely have a backup plan. For instance, you could go to the Contemporary if they’re scanning bands at the Polynesian beach.
plutofan15
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We stayed at the Poly through this past Sunday (12/24) and watched the fireworks from the beach on 12/23. Nobody was scanning bands. Of course it might be a different case on NYE. But I believe the OP was asking about NYE activities, not where to view fireworks.
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DisneyFanatic12
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Yea, 30th they crack down a little and the 31st is when they crack down the most on it. Hope you had fun at the Polynesian!
One thing I’ll add for @Andrew25 :
Non resort guests are now unable to mobile order at Gasparilla Island Grille. Given this, you probably won’t be able to watch from the beach (at Polynesian) itself. You could likely still watch from the marina or Contemporary, though. I wish you the best of luck!
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Poly beach will only be accessible to resort guests with wristbands.
SingleRider
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Technically you can click past that and place an order anyway, but they probably won’t let you in to park.