Citizen Watches Is Blending Chic Style With Disney Magic for the Ultimate New Year Countdown

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And just like that, 2025 is officially coming to a close. The older I get, the more I realize time truly does fly when you’re having fun. And 2025 was a lot of things, and fun was definitely one of them. And while we’re excited to welcome 2026, we’re still looking to have one last hurrah before closing this year out, and Citizen is giving us the chance to do so. The Japanese watch brand is the official timepiece partner for Disney Parks, and to help us ring in 2026, they’ve decided to take over Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Countdown Clock, and here’s how you can enjoy it too! 

When most people think of New Year’s Eve, Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve event, champagne, and black and silver party hats and noise makers come to mind. But for some of us, it’s a Disney Park. Because why wouldn’t you want to spend the last few moments of this year at the Happiest Place on Earth? Throughout December, Disney Parks hosts a ton of holiday festivities to commemorate the season, including an incredible New Year’s Eve party at Epcot.

On December 31st, park guests can ring in 2026 with a stunning fireworks show, tons of live music, and numerous dance parties. And like any good New Year’s Eve party, there’s also a beautifully, well-lit sphere with a clock nearby to count us down into the next year. And this year, we have Citizen Watches to thank. As the official timepiece partner, Citizen set up a display of a Gingerbread version of the iconic Spaceship Earth sphere inside Epcot. The to-scale display shows a unique light show every 15 minutes. And tomorrow, it’ll count us down into 2026. 

Now, if you’re unable to go to Walt Disney World’s Epcot park for the festivities, you can still take a (time)piece with you to start this upcoming year off right. In honor of the season, Citizen released a ton of holiday-inspired Disney-themed watches that’ll make for the perfect momentum to remember 2025 while starting 2026 off right. Below, shop our favorite Disney Citizen watches you can get right now. And if you can make it tomorrow, make sure to stop by the Port of Entry Store at Epcot to see the Citizen’s Disney Park Exclusive holiday watch that you can only get there. 

Before you go, check out our top foolproof holiday gifts for absolutely everyone on your list: