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Thanksgiving 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort – Complete Guide

As we eagerly anticipate the specifics of Thanksgiving celebrations at Universal Orlando Resort in 2024, read on to discover 2023’s details.

We all have a lot to be thankful for, not the least of which is enjoying Thanksgiving at Universal Orlando Resort! Although you might be far from home for the holidays, Universal Orlando Resort hotels offer a selection of turkey day options.

Let’s check out the full lineup!

Skip to: Hard Rock Hotel | Loews Portofino Bay Hotel | Royal Pacific Resort | Loews Sapphire Falls Resort | Cabana Bay Beach Resort | Universal’s Aventura Hotel | Universal’s Endless Summer Resort

Universal Orlando's quick-service Thanksgiving dinner
Universal Orlando’s quick-service Thanksgiving dinner

Hard Rock Hotel

Thanksgiving Day Breakfast 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
  • View Menu

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Tuscan Ballroom

  • Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
  • Time: 12 PM – 9 PM
  • Price: $80* 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
  • View Menu

Thanksgiving Menu in Mama Della’s Ristorante

  • Date: Thursday, November 23, 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 traditional Thanksgiving meal will be offered. Regular menu items available.

Lowes Royal Pacific Resort

Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet in Jake’s American Bar

  • Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
  • 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-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more.
  • 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-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more.
  • Entertainment: Musician, hula dancers, and balloon artist
  • Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-3200
  • View Menu

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

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-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more.
  • 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: 12 PM – 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-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more.
  • Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
  • View Menu

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Bayliner Diner at Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Bayliner Diner at Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Bayliner Diner

  • Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
  • Time: 12 PM – 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: 12 PM – Close
  • Price: Cost of Bowling. Call (407) 503-4230 to find out price.

Universal’s Aventura Hotel

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Urban Pantry

  • Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
  • Time: 12 PM – 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)

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special at Beach Break Café

  • 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

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

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

For contact information covering Universal’s restaurants not mentioned in this guide (in case you want to ask what, if anything, they might be serving on Thanksgiving), visit our dining reservations page.

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