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 2025 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 2024-2025!
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES
Old Town Kissimmee New Year's Eve Celebration
Starting at 1pm; concert at 7pm
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.
Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party – Party Like It’s 1999
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. Get ready to “Party Like It’s 1999” with live music, amazing restaurants, experiences, fireworks, and more! Starring Scotty B & Project DJ Slam, and featuring a special guest appearance by Sir Jac: The Tribute to Prince!
Cost: $19.99; kids under 10 free with paid adult admission
HOTELS & RESORTS
Holiday Fireworks Spectacular
New Year's Eve
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 all new River Falls Water Park, Falls Lagoon Pool, 6 thrilling waterslides, kids splash zone, daily activities, delicious dining and libations and so much more.
This package dials up the fun with an upgrade to our pool-facing room with views of the nightly laser light show and resort fireworks from the privacy of your own balcony.
Book your Holiday Fireworks Spectacular Package For New Year's Eve/Memorial Day & July 4th and enjoy:
- Upgrade to pool view/laser view facing room with private balcony
- $50 resort credit daily
- Self-parking for one vehicle
- 2pm check out
NYE Fireworks at Grande Lakes Orlando
Midnight
Grande Lakes Orlando
While the Winter Wonderland Market at Grande Lakes Orlando is open to the public on a few nights in December, it is also home to a marvelous New Year's Eve celebration from 7:00 p.m. – midnight. This charming Christmas village will have seasonal delights, snowfall, and festive activities. 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! Self parking is validated with a purchase at one of the cottages or vendors.
FIREWORKS CABANAS
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 2025. 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: $175
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.
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 2025 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 – 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 “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
- iLume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek
- Stir Lounge at Swan Reserve (not rooftop, but has decent EPCOT views)
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
Looking for more NYE events and parties? Check out our curated guide to 50+ Things to do for New Year’s Eve in Orlando 2024-2025!
Feature image credit: Grande Lakes Orlando