OUR ANNUAL GUIDE TO NEW YEAR’S EVE IN ORLANDO
Where will you be locking lips with your sweetie at midnight on December 31? Every year, we put together a curated list of Central Florida's best ways to say farewell to the current year and welcome the year ahead. From annual soirees to all-inclusive celebrations and epic dinners, here are our favorite ways to spend New Year's Eve in Orlando.
Celebrating at home this year? Try our At-Home New Year’s Eve Bubbly Tasting for Two. Looking for fireworks displays? Check out Where to See New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Orlando.
New Year's Eve 2023 TOP PICKS
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Dec. 31 – Jan 1
Celebrate the New year with a curated collection of festivities at JW's luxury resort! Whether an elegant five-course celebration at their signature restaurant Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill, to breathtaking views and VIP packages on the rooftop lounge, illume, they have the premier celebration destination.
Illume packages feature reserved seating, a live DJ, shareable light bites, champagne toast and an unparalleled view of the city’s firework displays. If you are looking for New Year’s Day options, they will also be offering bountiful buffets with raw bars, carving stations, bloody mary bar and live music to start the year off right.
If unwinding and quiet self-care is more your style, rejuvenate in the 10,000 sq. ft. Spa by JW with their Winter Solstice treatment, an 80 minute facial incorporating the aromas and sensations of Winter, which will leave you glowing. Or indulge in a Vitality or Resilience rituals, featuring a calming combination of massage, body treatment and mani/pedi and start the year off complete with wellness in mind.
NEW YEARS EVE, DEC 31:
- NEW YEAR’S EVE FÊTE: Sear + Sea Lobby Bar: 4 pm – 1:30 am
- NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER BUFFET: UnReserved Beer Garden: 5-10 pm, $135 per guest, $55 Bottomless Champagne Special $55 per child (4 – 12), Complimentary (3 & under)
- NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER: Sear + Sea Woodfre Grill – 5 course meal: 6-11 pm, $155 per guest, $85 per adult
- BŌNENKAI PARTY: illume rooftop lounge: 8 pm – 1:30 am, Celebrate Bōnenkai – meaning “Forget The Previous Year” – 2 packages:
- illume VIP Package: Early Access at 8 pm, Reserved Seating Indoor / Outdoor, Jubako-Style Shareables & Lite Bites, Midnight Champagne Toast, Dessert Lounge Access, A La Carte Food Menu Also Available, $155 per guest (Includes 18% Service Charge & 6.5% Tax)
- illume Lanai Package: Standard Access at 10.30 pm, Unassigned Seating, Midnight Champagne Toast, Dessert Lounge Access, $105 per guest (Includes 18% Service Charge & 6.5% Tax)
NEW YEARS DAY JAN 1, 2023:
- NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH: UnReserved Food Bazaar, Ground Level: 7 am – 3 pm, $42 per guest, $35 Bloody Mary Bar $23 per child (4 – 12), Complimentary (3 & under)
New Year’s Eve at Orlando Museum of Art
9pm – 1am
The Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando’s premier New Year’s Eve event! Guests will be treated to complimentary full-service bars, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Enjoy photo booths, live music, and a rotating DJ collective spinning tunes all night long.
Toast to the new year with a dazzling firework display at midnight! Upgrade to VIP for access to a private lounge with an exclusive bar, specialty hors d’oeuvres and more.
General Admission: $200
General Couples Admission: $350
VIP Admission: $350
VIP Couples Admission: $600
Tori Tori New Year's Eve 2023
December 31, 8:30pm to 1am
720 North Mills Avenue, Orlando 32803
Celebrate the biggest date night of the year at Tori Tori: Orlando's favorite date night spot. Voted #1 Best Cocktails & Bar Food, #2 Best Bar Overall, and #3 Best Cocktail Bar by Orlando Weekly readers, Tori Tori knows how to party.
Ring in 2023 with a champagne toast and balloon drop. Enjoy an open bar, elevated lite bites, DJ Ricky Rico (EVE and Bellhop), synchronized light show, live stream of Times Square and more.
VIP upgrade includes a private booth for 5, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and your choice of liquor. Tickets are all-inclusive.
$125 (Early bird thru 12/12)
$150 (thru 12/25)
$175 Last Call (thru 12/30)
Raising our Glasses to 2023 – NYE Celebration at The Hampton Social
Dec. 31, 8pm to 1am
Raise your glass to 2023 with the ultimate NYE party at The Hampton Social – Orlando. Enjoy an open bar, bites, live music, and more!
Tickets Include: Bar package from 8pm-Midnight, Cash Bar from Midnight to 1am, Stationed Bites: Meatballs, Mini Sliders, Mini Grilled Cheese, and Chips, Sparkling rosé toast at midnight, Live DJ, activations, Tax+ Gratuity
VIP Experience: Celebrate NYE with a up-leveled experience in our Rosé Lounge. The VIP Experience includes 10 GA tickets, lounge seating, 2 bottles of choice of liquor (Vodka, Tequila, Gina, Champagne, Wine) and a dedicated server. Additional GA tickets may be purchased if your group has more than 10 guests.
Tickets start at $180.
ICEBAR Orlando: 2023 New Year's Eve Around the World
7pm – 2am
ICEBAR Orlando is bringing in 2023 in style as Orlando’s coolest night in town presents its 2023 New Year’s Eve Around the World. The “Around the World” themed evening features specialty cocktails and entertainment highlighting different countries, a live DJ entertainment, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos and raffle giveaways. There are multiple package options from GA to VIP, tickets start at $75.
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Hard Rockers & High Rollers NYE
8pm – 1am
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Get ready to roll into 2023 at Hard Rock Hotel's annual Hard Rockers & High Rollers NYE celebration. Dance bands, DJ, Food & Drink and plenty of Casino style games. Upgrade your New Year's Eve experience and purchase tickets to the VIP Sky Lounge on the Wave Terrace. The VIP Sky Lounge will give you guaranteed seating all night, access to the Avalon Ballroom & Terrace entertainment, VIP Buffet, Premium open Bar until 11:30 pm, and champagne toast @ midnight!
Overnight packages available. Starting at $299.
New Year's Eve with Vivacity!
Dec. 31, 8:30pm
Mingle with friends, dance and listen to Vivacity play the music of the Great American Songbook through the greatest songs of the 20th century! Cocktail attire suggested for this classy evening at the Timucua’s first ever NYE celebration! Champagne toast at midnight included with all tickets. Reserved seating is only included with VIP tickets. Group discounts available! For more information, visit www.vivacitymusic.com
Menu: Cheese plate, Charcuterie board, Pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), Mini quiches, Gourmet meatballs, Buffalo chicken dip
Enzian Theater's James Bond New Year's Eve Party
8pm – 1am
Enzian Theater
Come in your most impressive Bond fit and you could win a prize. Enjoy some bubbly, light hors d’oeuvres and special NYE cocktails while dancing your way into the new year!
$99 general admission; $330 VIP table for two; $660 VIP table for four
Mango's Orlando 2023 New Year's Eve Bash
7pm – 1am
Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando
Choose from multiple options including early dining packages with the Mangos Live show experience, VIP bottle service tables, and NYE Bash entry.
$50 – $700
Make it a Getaway!
Toast by the Coast New Year’s Eve Party at TradeWinds Island Resorts
Join TradeWinds on New Year’s Eve to party the year away with your toes in the sand and champagne in your hand! Tickets are on sale now for Toast by the Coast New Year’s Eve Party. Tickets are limited and sell quickly! Don’t miss the opportunity to savor the ending hours of 2022 with a full open liquor bar and an extensive hors d'oeuvres buffet, chef’s carving station, pasta bar, and a decadent dessert table. Groove the night away with DJ Lorenzo as he plays a decade of dance hits including disco, soul, and rock n' roll. Make sure to capture your ending 2022 memories at the photo booth before you ring in the New Year with a champagne toast and possibly a kiss!
Grand Glow Atlantis New Year’s Eve 2022
Saturday, December 31, 8pm to 1am
A night of celebration awaits this New Year’s Eve as the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach takes you into the lost city of Atlantis. This New Year's Eve the depths come to life with live entertainment from Tampa Bay's own “The Black Honkeys”. Let the Sirens lure you in with live music, grand glow food stations, and deep dive bars.
This event will feature tiered tickets offering the experience of your choosing.
Tickets start at $75 per person.
MORE NYE 2023 EVENTS
New Year’s Eve in the Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton
*OVERNIGHT RESORT GUESTS ONLY
5pm-1:30am
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Celebrate in elegant style in The Lobby Lounge with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and champagne. Limited reserved seating available. 21+ only. For reservations call 407-393-4034.
Reserved seating $300 for two and $500 for a party of four, includes a bottle of Champagne
Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Starting at 1pm; concert at 7pm
Old Town, Kissimmee
Stroll through Old Town entertainment district for a family-friendly festivity including live music, entertainment, a car show and a free fireworks finale at midnight.
FREE Admission
Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear
6pm -midnight
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Exclusive celebration and prix fixe 5-course menu with 1 bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, and dancing all night in the spacious outdoor cabana lawns exclusive for gala guests. Formal wear is suggested.
$325/person + tax and gratuity
Reservations required: 407-597-5413
Wantilan New Year's Eve Luau
7pm
Loews Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando
Come join Wantilan Luau for a special New Year's Eve presentation of the popular weekly dinner show featuring a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet (complete with pit-roasted pig) and live music. Also included are a New Year's Eve celebratory champagne toast for adults (ages 21+) and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast for guests under age 21. All tickets include New Year's Eve party favors.
Adult: $99, Child (ages 3 – 9): $39, premium seating additional
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New Years' Eve Gala
8:00pm-12:15am
The Alfond Inn at Rollins College
Live Entertainment from The Buzzcatz, Premium Open Bar and Champagne Toast, Chef Attended Reception Stations, Live Streaming of Time Square Ball Drop
$249 per person
Cocktail Attire
Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party
Party begins at 8pm
The Promenade at Sunset Walk
Street party featuring Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam, plus live musicians, vocalists, dancers, DJ K1X, street performers, and more. There will also be complimentary party favors, a confetti storm, and midnight fireworks spectacular.
$25; kids under 10 free with paid adult admission
ROCK-IN 2023! New Year's Eve Lobby Party
6pm – 1am
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
Enjoy specially prepared desserts and entertainment that includes a DJ, Magic Men, face painter, balloonist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, and midnight balloon drop with champagne toast.
$80
Universal's Aventura Hotel New Year's Eve Celebration
8pm – 1am
Bar 17 Bistro at Universal's Aventura Hotel
Celebrate at Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2023. Includes specialty food, beer, wine and featured specialty cocktails until 11pm (cash bar from 11pm – 1am), along with a DJ, party favors and midnight prosecco toast.
$150
New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza
8:30pm – midnight
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Ring in the new year on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Enjoy gourmet foods (served until 11pm), desserts, beer* and wine*, live DJ and dancing. The countdown to midnight will include a live performance by Portofino's opera singers and a sparkling wine toast.
$180 including complimentary self-parking (valet $10)
ILLUME Bōnenkai Party
8pm – 1:30am
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Guests are welcome to celebrate Bōnenkai – meaning “Forget The Previous Year” in Japanese – on New Year’s Eve up at ninth floor bar illume, offering breathtaking rooftop views of the Orlando skyline, live DJ entertainment and a dazzling 180-degree fireworks display.
Guests who book the illume VIP Package will receive early access at 8 pm, reserved indoor/outdoor seating, Jubako-style shareables & lite bites, midnight champagne toast, and dessert lounge access.
New Year's Eve in the Lobby Lounge
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
5pm – 1:30am
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvre, live music. Resort guests only.
Thornton Park's New Year's Eve Block Party
8:30pm – 2:30am
The strip has 7-venues to hop around to along with two-stages with jumbo-trons on on either end of the block party, keeping music pumping all night.
General Admission, Open Bar, and V.I.P Tickets Are Available
MAIN ENTRANCE: is in the Graffiti Junktion Parking lot
VIP ENTRANCE: is at The Veranda
$15 – $100
New Year's Eve at Orlando Museum of Art
9pm – 1am
Orlando Museum of Art
complimentary full service open bars, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts by Arthur's Catering. The fun continues with photobooths, live music and a rotating DJ collective spinning tunes on the dancefloor all night long. Toast to the new year with a dazzling firework display at midnight!
VIP Tickets include access to a private lounge with an exclusive bar, specialty hors d'oeuvres and more.
$200 – $600
Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebration
9pm – midnight
Sunset Park, downtown Mount Dora
Free outdoor event with live music, food and drinks, and a fireworks show at midnight.
FREE
Asian Lantern Festival – New Year's Eve
Entry times 5:30 pm and 6:30pm
Central Florida Zoo
The lantern festival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with entry times at both 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
READ MORE: Have an Illuminous Date at the Asian Lantern Festival
Ultra Miami NYE Takover at the Roof!
10pm-1:30am
Tin Roof – ICON Park
The Crew 5-8pm
Kaci Jo & the DownLows 10pm-1:30am
Moon & Rayne 5-8pm
Rage Against the DJ 10-1:30am
All Table and seat purchases include admission. MUST ARRIVE by 10pm for reservations.
$10 – $350
New Year’s Eve Dinner Shows with Benji Brown
Shows at 9pm
Orlando Improv
Kick off the year with a healthy dose of laughs as you celebrate with comedian Benji Brown. Includes admission to the show plus a 3-course pre-fixe dinner menu.
2 person shared table $180
NYE Celebration at The Hampton Social
8pm – 1am
The Hampton Social
Bar packages, stationed bites, sparkling rosé toast at midnight, live DJ and more
$180 and up
ICON Park
New Year’s Eve light show on The Wheel
The New Year’s Eve celebration reaches new heights with a dazzling display of lights on The Wheel.
The party on The Lawn keeps going all night with a live DJ from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
After the midnight celebrations are over, guests can celebrate the new year all January long with ICON Park’s New Year’s Revolution. In honor of the new year, guests can get one spin in a private capsule on The Wheel and one ride on The Carousel for $20.23. The limited time offer begins on Jan. 1 and lasts until the end of the month.
New Year's Eve at Boardwalk Bowl
9pm – 1am
Boardwalk Bowl
Live music, a balloon drop with prizes, party favors and a champagne toast for guests 21+. For reservations call 407-384-0003 ext. 1.
Multiple packages available from $75 – $249
New Year's Eve at Aloma Bowl
9pm – 1am
Aloma Bowl
The premiere entertainment center will be offering two group packages for unlimited play. Party guests will receive party favors, access to giveaways throughout the event and, of course, a champagne toast (21+) at midnight to ring in the New Year. Reserve one lane for a group of up to five people, or two lanes for a group of up to 10 people.
$90 – $160
2nd annual Cocktails for Charity
10pm – 12:30am
With proceeds benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network
Sandy Point at Marriott’s Grande Vista
$99 per person for ages 21+ and $29 per person for ages 4-20. Entry will be complimentary for ages 3 and under.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at Howl at the Moon Orlando
9pm – 2am
Howl at the Moon Orlando
Champagne toast at midnight plus party favors. Just Dance package includes premium open bar until midnight.
$20 – $65
Jewel’s New Year’s Eve Party
Doors open at 8pm
Step back in time, prohibition style, and into the classy cocktail lounge for a night full of fun.
Tickets start at $49 and guests will receive 100 Jewel chips for charity gaming, party favors and, of course, a champagne toast to cheers to a new year. For $99, guests can also enjoy an open bar on house wine, beer and house cocktails
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles
Show begins at 9:30pm
Hard Rock Live Orlando
Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live, on stage – note for note, cut for cut. This New Year's Eve, celebrate with The Beatles classic album “Abbey Road” to say goodbye to 2022 and ring in 2023.
$45 and up
NYE 90’s Party
8pm – 1am
Home State Brewing
Come FRESH, dressed in your 90's best and bring the crew! Doors open at 8pm. -DJ spinning 90's hits -90's best-dressed contest, 90's photo ops & games Stay until the ball drops for a midnight Saison toast!
$15
New Year's Eve at Pilars with Live Jazz
7:30pm – 12:30am
Pilars Martini & Pilars Loft – Winter Garden
Welcome to Drinks, Dinner and Pilars Jazz Band for an evening of celebration ushering out 2022 and Welcoming in the New Year – 2023. No reservation required, but check out their prix fixe dinner and reserved table options for this year, as well.
New Year's Eve at Drive Shack Orlando
8:30pm – 1am
Drive Shack Orlando
Reserved bay packages including party favors, unlimited play all night and more.
$250 – $460 per bay for up to 6 people
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New Year's Eve Fireworks
New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park
11pm – midnight
Avalon Park
Free fireworks display over Avalon Lake.
FREE
New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando
Fireworks at midnight
SeaWorld Orlando
Enjoy SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration throughout the park followed by special fireworks displays, live DJ music and dancing, delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and champagne. Reserve tickets for a seated viewing for both the Winter Wonderland on Ice show and New Year’s Eve countdown and fireworks for an upgraded experience ($29.99 and up).
Included with theme park admission
NYE Fireworks at Grande Lakes Orlando
Midnight
Grande Lakes Orlando
Viewing of resort fireworks at The Lobby Lounge and Grande Lake Perimeter with champagne and non-alcoholic drinks for kids.
Resort guests only
READ MORE: Where to See New Year's Eve Fireworks in Orlando
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2023 DINNERS
New Year's Eve Dinners – Knife & Spoon and Highball & Harvest
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Ring in the New Year with a delicious New Year's Eve dinner. Enjoy à la carte service. Resort guests only.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill
JW Marriott Orlando, Bonnet Creek
Begin the New Year’s Eve festivities with a welcome glass of champagne followed by an intimate five-course dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill with optional dishes a la carte. Offered on December 31 from 6pm – 11pm.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at La Luce®
6pm – 10pm
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Enjoy family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Chef de Cuisine, Alberto Navarrete Arias has prepared a five-course dinner selection, full of special holiday favorites.
Reservations are suggested: 407-597-3675. Children’s menu also available. Limited menu available at bar. If your plans change, please cancel your reservation by December 26, 2022. A cancellation fee of $82 per person will apply for no-shows or cancellations
$170 per guest. Tax and gratuity are additional.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Highball & Harvest
5:30 – 11pm
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
A la carte menu as well as holiday-inspired dishes paired with specially crafted champagne cocktails. There will also be a special New Year's Day brunch on January 1.
Overnight resort guests only. Reservation required; 407-393-4034
The Osprey Tavern NYE Chef's Tasting
7pm
The Osprey Tavern
A seven course Chef's Tasting dinner prepared by Executive Chef Cooper with optional beverage pairings from Beverage Director Janet Katz. Ticket includes tax and gratuity.
$190 per person
Get the full list with our Guide to Restaurants for New Year's Eve Dinner
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2023 IN THE THEME PARKS
Important note: Walt Disney World requires a park pass reservation for all of its theme parks. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT will most likely book to capacity.
Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando do not require reservations, but parking and the parks themselves can reach capacity. It is best to head to any theme park on any big holiday as early as possible and plan to spend your whole day, and night, there.
Walt Disney World has New Year's Eve fireworks at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Plus, Disney's Hollywood Studios has two nighttime shows. EPCOT tends to have a party environment during New Year's Eve with dance parties and DJs in many of the World Showcase pavilions, and hats and horns being distributed to guests in the evening.
2022 showtimes confirmed
Walt Disney World New Year's Eve
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Fantasy In The Sky – 6:30 PM, 11:50 PM
Important note, this same schedule applies to December 30th, giving guests a chance to celebrate the new year a day early
Electrical Water Pageant on Seven Seas Lagoon near Magic Kingdom – 8:25 PM to 10:30 PM
EPCOT Fireworks “Harmonious” – 6:30 PM
New Year’s countdown fireworks at EPCOT will be shown starting at 11:54PM
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic! – 8:00PM, 9:30PM and “Wonderful World of Animation” – 9:00PM
Disney Restaurants with Fireworks Views (reservations required)
- California Grill at Disney's Contemporary
- Narcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian
- Toledo at Disney's Coronado Springs
- Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort
- Copa at Four Seasons Walt Disney World
- iLume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek
- Stir Lounge at Swan Reserve (not rooftop, but has decent EPCOT views)
READ MORE: Disney Fireworks Viewing Outside of the Parks
Universal Orlando New Year's Eve
Universal Cinematic Spectacular – performance time TBD
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles “Abbey Road” at Hard Rock Live
All of Universal Orlando’s hotels have their own special New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2022, listed towards the middle of this page
SeaWorld Orlando New Year's Eve
Fireworks start close to midnight with a grand finale ringing in 2023 right at midnight
SeaWorld for New Year's Eve is a top pick for date night because they are the only theme park that offers reserved seating for their fireworks.
Purchase the New Year's Eve Reserved Show Seating and get reserved seating to the Winter Wonderland skate show, then stay in your seats for the New Year's Eve fireworks.
Keep checking back – more Orlando New Year's Eve events will be posted through December 31, 2022.
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Looking for more holiday ideas?
- Here's the 411 on great Holiday Events in Orlando
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Feature image credit: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
