Its a great time. Need reservations for the dinner. Like anywhere, if you don't know your table mates it takes awhile to get the conversation going. But champagne usually assists in that regard. Food was an excellent buffet last time. Had live island dance show followed by band/singer and I think some dj action intermixed. Way before midnight it will be hopping with dancing and you'll have a great experience watching fireworks au naturel. We were there last year. The cost is not cheap but worth it. You could still eat off property and come home and drink/dance and watch fireworks. You'll need to make reservations asap for either papagayo or elsewhere now.