Dazzling fireworks, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout Walt Disney World Resort on December 31, 2008, make it a popular spot to ring in the New Year!

At Epcot, a special version of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” the laser-light spectacular featuring dancing flmes and cascading fountains orchestrated to an original musical score, will be presented at 7:30 PM and 11:40 PM. The park’s December 31, 2008, opening hours are 8 AM to 1 AM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host “Fantasmic!,” the lavish spectacular of water animation, lasers and fireworks, at 6:30 PM and 8 and 10 PM. 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. A special “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks show brings in the New Year at 11:50 PM. On December 31, 2008, the park is open from 8 AM to 2 AM.

Late-nighters can party at Magic Kingdom until the wee hours with parades and fireworks galore. The park is algow with “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” at 12 PM and 3:30 PM, followed by the wondrous “SpectroMagic” parade at 7 PM and 10:30 PM. “Holiday Wishes” fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Disney, takes place at 8:30 PM capped with the grand finale “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 11:50 PM. On December 31, 2008, the park is open from 8 AM to 2 AM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8 AM to 8 PM on December 31, 2008. Guests can enjoy one of the final presentations of the romping character cavalcade “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 3:45 PM.