All the ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 at Universal Orlando
Ring in 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort with New Year’s Eve celebrations happening at both theme parks, all onsite hotels, and CityWalk on Dec. 31, 2023.
New Year’s Eve 2023 will also be Universal Orlando’s final day of holiday festivities this season.
Here’s everything that’s happening special for New Year’s Eve 2023 at Universal Orlando.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at Universal Studios Florida
Park hours: 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.
New Year’s Eve party location: Music Plaza
Dec. 31, 2023 will be the final day of the season to experience “Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s” (consult app day-of for showtime).
Festivities are included with park admission.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at Universal Islands of Adventure
Park hours: 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.
New Year’s Eve party location: Port of Entry
Dec. 31, 2023 will be the final day of the season to experience “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” (consult app day-of for showtimes) and “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” (continuous, dusk through 1 a.m.).
Festivities are included with park admission.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk will be open 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve 2023. A live band and DJ will help guests ring in 2024.
Bigfire will host an exclusive menu from midnight through 1:30 a.m. Reserve your table here.
Universal Volcano Bay
Universal Volcano Bay’s park hours will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2023. The water park will not host any New Year events.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Reservation link |
| New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza | Harbor Piazza | 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | $180 (ages 21+) $130 (ages 10-20) $45 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Tickets |
| New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu | Mama Della’s Ristorante | Any reservations during 5:30-11 p.m. | $85 (ages 10+) $40 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Reservations |
Hard Rock Hotel
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Acoustic Brunch | The Kitchen | Reservations during 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $49 (ages 10+) $19 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Reservations Menu |
| New Year’s Eve Buffet | The Kitchen | Reservations during 5-11 p.m. | $150 (ages 10+) $75 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) (includes admission to Rock-In 2024) | Reservations Menu |
| Rock-In 2024! | Lobby | 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $80 (ages 10+) $50 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Tickets |
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Buffet | Islands Dining Room | Reservations during 5-10 p.m. | $90 (ages 10+) $45 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Reservations Menu |
| New Year’s Eve Celebration | Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar | 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | $600 for group of up to 8 guests | Tickets |
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Buffet | Amatista Cookhouse | Reservations during 5-10 p.m. | $90 (ages 10+) $45 (ages 3-9) Free (ages 0-2) | Reservations Menu |
| New Year’s Eve Celebration | Strong Water Tavern | 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | $140 (ages 21+ only) | Tickets |
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Party Spectacular | Bayliner Diner | 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Free (Cabana Bay overnight guests only) | Ticket link not yet available |
Universal’s Aventura Hotel
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| Aventura’s Rooftop New Year’s Eve Celebration | Bar 17 Bistro | 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $1,350 VIP for up to 6 guests (ages 21+ only) $175 Standing Room (ages 21+ only) | Tickets and Menus |
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Meal Special | Beach Break Café | Anytime 5-11 p.m. | $19.50 (ages 10+) $10.50 (ages 3-9) | Menu (click Surfside Inn) |
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
| Event Name | Location | Time | Price | Links |
| New Year’s Eve Meal Special | Pier 8 Market | Anytime 5-11 p.m. | $19.50 (ages 10+) $10.50 (ages 3-9) | Menu (click Dockside Inn) |
