EPCOT Disney 100; new lights; stars; ball
  • On Dec 28, 2025
    Emma from NY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Can’t buy lightening passes for Epcot Dec 31?

    Welcome to planDisney, Emma! Thanks for stopping by to chat with us today about using Lightning Lane Multi Pass on your upcoming visit! It looks like you're headed to the Walt Disney World Resort tomorrow, and I know you must be so excited to finish packing and finalize your plans to ring in the new year in the most magical way!

    Emma, EPCOT is a popular theme park to visit on New Year's Eve because of the special Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration fireworks display that lights up the sky to welcome a new year (scheduled for 11:54 PM). In addition, guests are treated to an earlier showing of Luminous The Symphony of Us at 6:30 PM, and a double dose of Disney fireworks is sure to deliver extra magic and welcome 2026 with a bang! I took a look at the My Disney Experience mobile app this morning, and I'm guessing that in anticipation of a busy park day, Lightning Lane Multi Pass has sold out for this day for EPCOT. I know this might not be the news you were hoping to hear, but I do have a few suggestions:

    • If your park tickets include the Park Hopper Option, you can consider starting your day at a different theme park and purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass for that park (as of this morning, all other theme parks had availability to purchase Multi Pass). If you do this, once you redeem your first Lightning Lane attraction, you'll be eligible to select another attraction at any theme park, including at EPCOT (subject to availability). Of course, there is no guarantee that attractions and experiences will be available, but this might be an option to try and secure some Lightning Lane passes for later in the day at EPCOT. 
    • If your travel party is okay with being separated, take advantage of the single rider line for select attractions at EPCOT to shorten your wait times. You can usually find a single rider entrance for Test Track and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
    • Focus your time at EPCOT on the ambiance and special features available on New Year's Eve. You'll find dance parties and DJs spinning music throughout locations in World Showcase and CommuniCore Plaza to help count down to 2026
    Emma, I hope this helps you to plan for a magical day at EPCOT! If you have any other questions we can help with, come see us again here at planDisney!

    Here's to the New Year,
    Alison
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Meet the Panelist: Alison, Louisiana

I'm Alison - a wife, mom, and teacher from New Orleans, LA. My first childhood visit to the Walt Disney World Resort sparked a lifelong love of this magical place, and I still find magic in both the new and nostalgic on each visit! I understand the changing dynamics of planning a practically perfect vacation; no matter how large your group is or what your interests are, I look forward to helping you create magical memories and discover unique experiences to make them even more enchanting! Learn More About Alison

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