New Year’s Eve Festivities Around Universal Orlando Resort!
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and the festivities across Universal Orlando are rockin’! Let’s dive in!
Universal Parks & Resorts
Let’s start at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.
Universal Studios and Island of Adventure will be extending their park hours until 1am on New Year’s Eve. Head on over to Universal Studios Florida’s Music Plaza and Universal Islands of Adventure’s Port of Entry area to celebrate with a live DJ, some of your favorite characters, and of course a countdown complete with confetti blasts and other fun!
Let’s head on over to CityWalk.
Celebrate the countdown to midnight with a dance party at CityWalk! There will be a live band and DJ counting down with everyone and as soon as the clock hits zero, confetti is everywhere! Also, plan to make a stop at Bigfire. They will have a special menu just to celebrate the New Year from midnight to 1:30am only. *Reservations recommended.
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Last but not least, the amazing Universal Orlando hotels. Each hotel has its own celebration, so here is a quick rundown for the hotels.
Hard Rock Hotel
ROCK-IN 2024! New Year’s Eve Lobby Party
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 6 PM – 1 AM
- Price: $80* adult; $50* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and ticketing fees not included)
- Entertainment: DJ, balloon artist, roaming magicians
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Acoustic Brunch
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 7 AM —2 PM
- Price: $49* adult; $19* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and ticketing fees not included)
- Reservations: Resy
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New Year’s Eve Buffet in The Kitchen
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5 PM – 11 PM
- Price: $150* adult; $75* child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 [*tax not included]
- Entertainment: Includes New Year’s Eve Lobby Party
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
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New Year’s Day Acoustic Brunch
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 7 am—2 pm
- Price: $49* adult; $19* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and ticketing fees not included)
- Entertainment: Live music
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 8:30 PM – 12 AM
- Price: $180* adult; $130* child (ages 10–20); $45* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and ticketing fees will apply)
- Entertainment: DJ
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu in Mama Della’s Ristorante
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5:30 PM –11 PM
- Price: $85* adult; $40* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Notes: Special New Year’s Eve meal will be offered. Regular menu items available.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Wantilan New Year’s Eve Luau
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 7 PM
- Price: $99 – $119* adult; $39 – $59* child (ages 3– 9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
New Year’s Eve Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
- Price: $90* adult; $45* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included). Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-toenjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more. Access to dessert celebration in Tahitian Room for just $20 more (tax and gratuity not included).
- Entertainment: Musician, hula dancers, and balloon artist
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New Year’s Eve Dessert Celebration in Tahitian Room
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 7 PM – 1 AM
- Price: $40*; child under age 3 complimentary (*tax and gratuity not included; ticketing fees apply).
- Entertainment: Musicians, hula dancers, and balloon artist
- Tickets: Check back for details
- Menu: All-you-care-to-enjoy selection of desserts.
- Note: Islands Dining Room will not be included in this experience.
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 8 PM –12:30 AM
- Price: $850 for a group up to 8 people (*gratuity included; tax not included; ticketing fees apply)
- Entertainment: DJ, live jazz music, balloon artist, stilt walker, photo booth
- Guests who want to enjoy the New Year’s Eve celebration without the VIP package experience can make a standard dining reservation on the Resy platform at https://resy.com/cities/orl/orchid-loungeat- loews-royal-pacific-resort
- Notes: This New Year’s Eve experience will also include:
- Private VIP couch seating for up to eight people in your party
- One bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne*
- Edamame appetizer
- Classic roll platter that includes shrimp tempura, California, spicy tuna, sweet potato and Philadelphia rolls
- Assorted desserts tray
- New Year’s Eve party favors
- Midnight champagne/sparkling cider toast*
- Valet parking (not valid for overnight hotel guests)
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Price: $29* adult; $16* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included). Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-toenjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more (tax and gratuity not included).
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Strong Water Tavern
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 10 pm—2 am
- Price: $140* adult (ages 21+ only) (*tax and ticketing fees not included)
- Entertainment: Live entertainment
New Year’s Eve Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
- Price: $90* adult; $45* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included). Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-toenjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more (tax and gratuity not included). Drink specials for adults (ages 21+) will be available for purchase.
- Entertainment: Check back for details
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- View Menu
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 7 AM – 11 AM
- Price: $29* adult; $16* child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included). Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-toenjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more (tax and gratuity not included).
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
New Year’s Eve Party Spectacular in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 8 PM – 12:30 AM
- Price: Complimentary to attend. Carving dining special available (beginning at 5pm): $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Note: Exclusive event for guests staying at Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Entertainment: Live DJ, balloon twisters, face painters, party favors, midnight balloon drop
Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Aventura’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 8 PM – 1 AM
- Price:
- $175* Standing Room (*tax and ticketing fees not included) Enjoy the celebration beginning at 8pm. Includes food, beer, wine and featured specialty cocktails until 10pm (cash bar from 10pm – 1am), along with a DJ, party favors, midnight prosecco toast and self-parking.
- $1,350* VIP Package (*tax and ticketing fees not included) Includes all the benefits of a Standing Room ticket for up to six people in your party, PLUS couch seating and two bottles of champagne.
- Ages: Adults (ages 21+) only.
- Menu: Poached shrimp toast, wagyu beef sliders, caprese skewers, bruschetta, braised pork belly bao, garden bao, Mongolian beef bao, crab stuffed mushrooms, assorted desserts.
- Cash Bar: 10 PM – 1 AM
- Entertainment: DJ, party favors
Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
New Year’s Eve Meal Special at Beach Break Café
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5 PM – 11 PM
- Price: $19.50* adult; $10.50* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Herb encrusted New York striploin served with red wine au jus, oven roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus and biscuit
Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
New Year’s Eve Meal Special at Dockside’s Pier 8 Market
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 5 PM – 11 PM
- Price: $19.50* adult; $10.50* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Herb encrusted New York striploin served with red wine au jus, oven roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus and biscuit
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Information source: Orlando Informer
