New Year’s Eve makes for such an exciting and romantic date night, and there’s no better way to cap it off than with some fireworks to light up your first moments of 2025. We’ve put together a list of some of the best spots in town to welcome 2026 with a bang!
Looking for more NYE events and parties? Check out our curated guide to 50+ Things to do for New Year’s Eve in Orlando 2025-2026!
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES
Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party
December 31, Party begins at 8pm
The Promenade at Sunset Walk
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for the ultimate New Year’s Eve event. Co-starring Pandora’s Box: The Tribute to Aerosmith and Project: DJ Slam! Hosted by Scotty B and featuring very special guest DJ Flatline. PLUS: LED street performers, confetti storm, laser light shows, flame & special FX, and more, fireworks at midnight.
Cost: FREE, VIP upgrade available
Old Town Kissimmee New Year's Eve Celebration
2025 TBA
Enjoy a totally FREE New Year's Eve celebration at Old Town Kissimmee. Stroll through the Old Town entertainment district for family-friendly festivities including live music, entertainment, a car show and a free fireworks finale at midnight. The fun kicks off at 1pm with the concert at 7pm and fireworks at midnight.
Family New Year's at 9 Celebration
2025 TBA
Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
This New Year’s Eve, bring the whole family to Family New Year’s event for an early celebration filled with good food, fun, and fireworks! No need to stay up late—fun starts at 6 PM and they'll be ringing in the New Year at 9 PM with a spectacular fireworks display, perfect for the little ones (and anyone who prefers an early night!). There will be a Balloon Artist, Face Paintings, Live Music, and a fun atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
NEIGHBORHOODS
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
New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park
6pm – midnight, 6pm: Festivities Begin at Participating Restaurants, 12am: Fireworks
Avalon Park
Get ready to ring in the New Year with a spectacular display of lights, colors, and pure magic! Downtown Avalon Park invites you to a breathtaking New Year's Eve Fireworks Extravaganza that will paint the night sky with joy and celebration.
FREE
HOTELS & RESORTS
Holiday Fireworks Spectacular
New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, fireworks at midnight
World Center Orlando Marriott
Celebrate on your own private balcony with spectacular views of seasonal fireworks.
An explosion of fun and celebration added to your Orlando getaway! Explore the River Falls Water Park, Falls Lagoon Pool, 6 thrilling waterslides, kids splash zone, daily activities, delicious dining and libations and so much more.
NYE Fireworks at Grande Lakes Orlando
Midnight
Grande Lakes Orlando
Begin the New Year with a bang at the Grande Lakes fireworks show! It's a must-see event that will mesmerize everyone as they light up the sky! Exclusive for overnight guests.
Ring in the New Year with an open-air luxury experience at the Oasis Fireworks Cabanas. Revel in the breathtaking lakeside scenery and the front-row seat to the awe-inspiring fireworks display. 12/31 from 9:00pm to 12:30am.
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 2026. 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.
Cost: $200
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Hard Rockers & High Rollers NYE
Events starting at 7pm
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Celebrate in style at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach’s Annual party, Hard Rockers & High Rollers. This is the 6th year of the event and it just keeps getting better. Experience live music, great food, open bar and fireworks display over the ocean! Make a night of it with great room packages including a New Year’s Day brunch. Hard Rock can’t wait to celebrate with you!
THEME PARKS
Important note: Walt Disney World, 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.
SeaWorld Orlando New Year's Eve
SeaWorld Orlando is ready to ring in the New Year in style, with an unforgettable celebration that promises something for everyone! With four distinct Party Zones scattered throughout the Park, guests are invited to dance their way into 2026 to the beats of current hits, 80s classics, Latin rhythms, or family-friendly tunes. As the clock ticks down, prepare for a grand finale—the night sky over SeaWorld Orlando will come alive with a mesmerizing fireworks display, exclusive to this New Year's Eve. Fireworks start close to midnight.
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.
Walt Disney World New Year's Eve
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Fantasy In The Sky – 7:30 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 “Luminous The Symphony of Us” – 6:30 PM
New Year’s countdown fireworks at EPCOT will be shown starting at 11:54PM
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic! – 9:30PM and “Wonderful World of Animation” – currently no showtimes posted
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
- Capa at Four Seasons Walt Disney World
- illume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek
- Stir Lounge at Swan Reserve (not rooftop, but has decent EPCOT views)
Looking for more NYE events and parties? Check out our curated guide to 50+ Things to do for New Year’s Eve in Orlando 2025-2026!
Feature image credit: Grande Lakes Orlando
