While we await details regarding New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2023, please read below about 2022’s events.
Are you ready for some of the most exciting New Year’s Eve activities outside of the Big Apple?
On this page, we’ll discuss everything that is happening across Universal Orlando Resort for New Year’s Eve 2022. Events are occurring across CityWalk, Universal’s theme parks, and the hotels. Let’s sink our teeth into these one at a time, shall we?
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New Year’s 2022 – CityWalk
Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live Orlando, the performance venue attached to Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, holds the distinction of throwing the only New Year’s event at CityWalk with live entertainment this year, Classic Albums Live. This 19-year-old concert series recreates, well, classic albums live on stage – this time, the seminal Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin. The performance lasts from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, with pricing that starts at $37.50.
You can get tickets to Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin/Led Zeppelin II here.
New Year’s 2022 – Universal’s hotels
All of Universal Orlando’s hotels have their own special New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2022. Here’s an overview of what is available at each hotel.
Hard Rock Hotel
ROCK-IN 2023! New Year’s Eve Lobby Party
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 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, face painters, balloon artist, roaming magicians, balloon drop
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Buffet in The Kitchen
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 5 pm – 11 pm
- Price: $150* adult; $75* child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 [*tax not included]
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-2200
- Menu
New Year’s Day Acoustic Brunch
- Date: Sunday, January 1, 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; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-2200
- Menu
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 8:30 pm – Midnight
- Price: $180* adult; $130* (ages 10 – 20); $45* child (ages 3 – 9); under age 3 complimentary [*tax and ticketing fees not included]
- Entertainment: DJ
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu in Mama Della’s Ristorante
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 5:30 pm – 10 pm
- Price: $85* adult; $41* 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 are also available.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Wantilan New Year’s Eve Luau
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 6 pm
- Price: Regular – $99.00 for adults, $39.00 for children; Premium – $119.00 for adults, $59.00 for children
- Note: Children under three are complimentary
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
- Price: $90 for adults, $45 for children (ages 3-9)
- Add-on all-you-can-drink Mimosas and Bloody Marys: $21
- Access to dessert celebration in Tahitian room: $20.
- Reservations: call 407-503-3463 or book online
- Menu
New Year’s Eve Dessert Celebration in Tahitian Room
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 7 pm – 1 am
- Price: $40*; complimentary under age 3 [*tax and ticketing fees not included]
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: TBD
- Price: TBD
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-3200
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet in Islands Dining Room
- Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023
- Time: 7 am – 11 am
- Price: $27* adult; $16* child (ages 3-9); complimentary under age 3 [*tax and ticketing fees not included]
- Reservations: Resy; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-3200
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Strong Water Tavern
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 10 pm – 2 am
- Price: $120.00 per person [Taxes and fees not included. Gratuity included.]
- Notes: Adults (ages 21+) only.
- Tickets
New Year’s Eve Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
- Reservations: OpenTable; call 407-503-DINE (3463); visit or call the concierge at 407-503-5200
- 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-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more - Menu
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
- Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023
- Time: 7 am – 11 am
- Price: $27* 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 407-503-5200
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
New Year’s Eve in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 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 $4.50 more per person)
New Year’s Eve Party Spectacular in Bayliner Diner
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 8 pm – 12:30 am
- Price: Complimentary to attend. Exclusive to guests staying at Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Carving dining special available (beginning at 5 pm): $21.99* adult; $11.99* child (ages 3 – 9) [*tax not included]
- Entertainment: Live DJ, balloon twisters, face painters, party favors, midnight balloon drop
Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Aventura’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 8 pm – 1 am
- Price: $150* adult (21+ only) [*taxes and fees not included]
- Entertainment: DJ
- Tickets
Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
New Year’s Eve Meal Special at Beach Break Café
- Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 5 pm – Close
- Price: $18* adult; $10* 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: Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Time: 5 pm – Close
- Price: $18* adult; $10* 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
