Holiday Events & Entertainment Coming to Universal Orlando Hotels
The hotels at Universal Orlando are getting festive! From holiday meals to special ceremonies, parties, and entertainment, Universal Orlando’s hotels are going all out this holiday season.
Guests will be able to take part in Christmas, Hanukkah, and even New Year’s Eve events. Take a look at what’s to offer!
Loew’s Portofino Bay Hotel
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Tuscan Ballroom
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: Noon–8 pm
- Price: $80* adult; $35* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Entertainment: Live music
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu:Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu
Thanksgiving Menu in Mama Della’s Ristorante
- Date: Thursday, November 24, 2023
- Time: 5 om–10 pm
- Price: $65* adult; $25* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Entertainment: Opera singers and strolling musicians
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Notes: Special traditional Thanksgiving meal will be offered. Regular menu items available.
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Strolling Holiday Carolers in the Lobby (and throughout hotel)
- Date: Wednesday, December 20—Sunday, December 24, 2023
- Time: 6 pm—9 pm
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Buffet in Tuscan Ballroom
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: Noon–8 pm
- Price: $80* adult; $37* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Entertainment: Live music
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: Christmas Day Buffet Menu
Christmas Day Menu in Mama Della’s Ristorante
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: 5 pm–10 pm
- Price: $65* adult; $25* child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3 (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Entertainment: Opera singers and strolling musicians
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Notes: Special Christmas Day meal will be offered. Regular menu items available.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza
Enjoy a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration featuring gourmet foods, desserts, beer*, wine*, a live DJ and dancing.
*Alcoholic beverages served to adults (ages 21+) only.
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 8:30 pm–Midnight
- 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: Buy Now
- Menu: New Year’s Eve Menu
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.
Hard Rock Hotel
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Avalon Ballroom
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 7 am—11 am
- Price: $29* adult; $16* 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
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in The Kitchen
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 11 am–9 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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
- Menu: Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Menu
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Brunch in The Kitchen
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: 7 am—2 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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
- Menu: Christmas Day Brunch Menu
New Year’s Eve
ROCK-in 2024! New Year’s Eve
(date-specific and separately ticked event)
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)
- Tickets: Buy Now
- Menu: New Year’s Eve Acoustic Brunch Menu
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 and 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
- Menu: New Year’s Eve Buffet Menu
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: Check back for details
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
- Menu: New Year’s Day Acoustic Brunch Menu
Loew’s Royal Pacific Hotel
Photo: Universal
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet in Jake’s American Bar
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 7 am—Noon
- 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
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 11 am–9 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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).
- Entertainment: Musician, hula dancers and balloon artist.
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet in Jake’s American Bar
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- 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 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
Christmas Day Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: 11 am—4 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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).
- Entertainment: Musician, hula dancers and balloon artist.
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: Christmas Day Buffet Menu
New Year’s Eve
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.
- Menu: New Year’s Eve Buffet Menu
Drink specials for adults (ages 21+) will be available for purchase.
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
- Tickets: Check back for details
- 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)
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).
- Tickets: Buy Now
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 7 am–Noon
- 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
Loew’s Sapphire Falls Resort
Photo: Universal
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- 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
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: Noon—9 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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).
- Entertainment: Check back for details
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- 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
Christmas Day Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: Noon—4 pm
- Price: $75* adult; $35* 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).
- Entertainment: Check back for details
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: Christmas Day Buffet Menu
New Year’s Eve
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).
- Entertainment: Check back for details
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
- Menu: New Year’s Eve Buffet Menu
Drink specials for adults (ages 21+) will be available for purchase.
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
- Tickets: Check back for details
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
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Photo: Universal
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: Noon–11 pm
- Price: $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, broccoli, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit (Add pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person).
Watch Thanksgiving Day Parades in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 9 am
- Price: Complimentary
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowling in Galaxy Bowl
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: Noon—Close
- Price: Cost of bowling. Call (407) 503-4230 to find out price.
Christmas and Hanukkah
Winter Wonderland and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Friday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 5 pm
- Price: Complimentary
- Notes: Skaters, Santa meet-and-greet, live entertainment, tree lighting, musician, hot chocolate and cookies.
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Meal Special in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: Noon–11 pm
- Price: $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, broccoli, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit (ADD: pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person).
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Party Spectacular in Bayliner Diner
Exclusive event for guests staying at Cabana Bay Beach Resort only.
- 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)
- Entertainment: Live DJ, balloon twisters, face painters, party favors, midnight balloon drop
- Tickets: Check back for details
Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Photo: Universal
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Urban Pantry
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: Noon—11 pm
- Price: $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3–9) (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Menu: Turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, broccoli, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit (Add pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person).
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Meal Special in Urban Pantry
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: Noon—11 pm
- Price: $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3–9) (*tax and gratuity not included)
- Menu: Turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, broccoli, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit (ADD: pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person).
New Year’s Eve
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
- Tickets: Check back for details
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort- Surfside Inn and Suites
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Meal Special at Beach Break Cafe
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 2 pm—10 pm
- Price: $17.50* adult; $8* child (ages 3 – 9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Oven roasted turkey, house-made cranberry compote, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans and roll.
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7—Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Meal Special at Beach Break Cafe
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: 2 pm—10 pm
- Price: $17.50* adult; $8* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans and roll.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Meal Special at Beach Break Cafe
- 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.
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort- Dockside Inn and Suites
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Meal Special at Dockside’s Pier 8 Market
- Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Time: 2 pm—10 pm
- Price: $17.50* adult; $8* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Oven roasted turkey with house-made cranberry compote, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans and roll.
Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby
- Date: Thursday, December 7-Friday, December 15, 2023
- Time: Sundown (visit or call the concierge or front desk for times)
- Price: Complimentary
Christmas Day Meal Special at Dockside’s Pier 8 Market
- Date: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Time: 2 pm—10 pm
- Price: $17.50* adult; $8* child (ages 3–9) (*tax not included)
- Menu: Honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans and roll.
New Year’s Eve
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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