OUR ANNUAL GUIDE TO NEW YEAR’S EVE IN ORLANDO
It’s nearly 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 NYE dinners, here are our favorite ways to ring in the new year.
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.
*NOTE* this New Year’s Eve in Orlando list will update and expand through December 31, 2021, so be sure to check back often.
Did we miss any? Be sure to submit your event here: orlandodatenightguide.com/submit-an-event.
Disclosure: Some, but not all, of the events listed in this post are hosted by our valued advertising partners.
New Year’s Eve 2022 TOP PICKS
New Year’s Eve Dinner Shows with Benji Brown
Shows at 7pm and 10pm
Orlando Improv
Kick off the year with a healthy dose of laughs as you celebrate with comedian Benji Brown. The 7pm show includes admission to the show plus a 3-course pre-fixe dinner menu. The 10pm show includes admission to the show, party favors, 1 Champagne split per 2 guests and assorted desserts.
7pm show with dinner: $224/couple or $448 for 4-person table
10pm show: $204/couple or $408 for 4-person table
Le Cirque: New Year’s Eve at Grand Bohemian Orlando
7pm – 1am
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando
Ring in 2022 with Le Cirque and greet the New Year in style with a celebration transporting you to 1940s Paris. Festivities include a lively 5-piece band, surprise performers, luxury open bar, rooftop experience, 4-course chef’s tasting menu and dessert reception. All ticket levels include open bar, a dessert reception, access to the Bösendorfer Lounge with 5-piece band and live performers, plus rooftop pool and Bohemian Terrace access. Upgrade to the all-access pass for luxury open bar plus a 4-course tasting dinner.
$175+ – $300+
Mango’s Orlando 2022 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
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Hard Rockers & High Rollers NYE
8pm – 1am
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
A Casino Royale themed event featuring live entertainment, casino games, party favors, and a midnight Champagne toast. 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
$175 – $300
Image credit: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
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
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)
The Courtesy NYE 2022 Open Bar Party
8:30pm – 12:30am
The Courtesy
Full Open Bar with specialty NYE menu, hors d’ oeuvres/ snacks (not full dinner). DJ, ball drop on TV, and toast with bubbles at midnight.
$100
Thornton Park New Years Eve Street Party 2022
8:30pm – 2am
Thornton Park District
Party at Graffiti Junktion, The Veranda, Burton’s, Island Time, The Falcon, Cavo’s, 808, and rock the night away at the street party covering 2.5 city blocks. Music entertainment from 3 DJs featuring DJ Flent Duncan, DJ Flatline, and DJ Irene Pardo.
General Admission: $10-$20 in advance and $30 at the door (if available); pay for drinks as you go
Open Bar Street Party: $55-$65 in advance and $75 at the door (if available); drink free premium bar all night at all outdoor street party bars
VIP Open Bar at the Veranda: $75-$105 in advance and $120 at the door (if available); drink free premium bar in a luxury private area and at all outdoor street party bars
ICEBAR Orlando: 2022 Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash
8pm – 2am
ICEBAR Orlando
The Hollywood themed evening features casino games, live DJ entertainment, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos, raffle giveaways and a special surprise “celebrity” guest Britney Spears impersonator.
$50 – $125+
Image credit: ICEBAR Orlando
NYE 2022: BUFFET DINNER & PARTY IN ‘HAVANA’
Seatings at 9, 9:30 and 10pm
Cuba Libre Orlando
Celebrate NYE with a fantastico grand buffet dinner plus live DJ entertainment and dancing all night. NYE dinner and celebration tickets include grand buffet, late night admission, champagne toast, DJ & dancing, party favors, all non-alcoholic beverages, and keep your table all night.
$119
New Year’s Eve Improv Show & After Party
Show at 10pm; additional shows at 5:30 and 7:30pm
SAK Comedy Lab
Enjoy a night of improv with the SAK all-stars. Your ticket includes the 90-minute show followed by a complimentary midnight champagne toast (and free champagne refills) after the show.
$25
TKS New Year’s Eve Party
Beginning at 9pm
Head over to The Keg Social for a night like no other. Whether you’re looking to have an active night axe throwing or an upscale night in the upstairs VIP FloBar + Lounge, there’s something for everyone! Kiss 2021 goodbye with a live DJ, professional dancers, aerial acrobatics and more. Toast to 2022 as the clock strikes midnight and the balloon drop fills the Stadium!
Prices vary, see link for details
The Keg Social
MORE NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS IN ORLANDO
New Year’s Eve at Ole Red Orlando
Live music 5-9pm and 10pm – 1am
Ole Red Orlando
Start your New Year’s Eve the right way at Ole Red with plenty of live music and misbehavin’ to go around! Chris McNeil will perform live on stage from 5pm – 9pm followed by Eklectik Haze performing live on stage from 10pm – 1am.
Menu prices vary
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
Tin Roof Orlando Vegas Night NYE
Multiple seatings available beginning at 5:30pm
Tin Roof Orlando
Live entertainment featuring Jon Jacey, James Ryan Duo, Sugar Vibe, L&G Trio, Dj PopRoXxX and the entire Tin Roof Crew to ring in the New Year. In the Green Room, enjoy Vegas Casino Night from 8pm to 12am. Festivities include music on both stages, confetti canons, a balloon drop and more.
$25 general admission
$150++ for table packages
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.
$295/person + tax and gratuity
Reservations required: 407-597-5413
ROCK-IN 2022! 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
Rockin’ the Cloud in St. Cloud
7pm – 2am
Downtown St. Cloud
This year’s event will offer three stages of live entertainment with performances from Maiden Voyage, Raspberry Pie, Raging Son, Harlequin and event headliner Tim Montana. There will also be a midnight countdown and Cloud drop to ring in the New Year.
FREE Admission
Jewel Orlando Bootleggers’ NYE Ball
8pm – midnight
Jewel Orlando Speakeasy
Ring in the New Year at Jewel with a special show plus live music all night long. Multiple party packages available. Tickets include reserved seating, 50 Jewel chips, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and free parking.
$49 – $99
Image credit: Jewel Orlando
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 2022. 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
Hourglass Brewing New Year Pajama Jam
8pm – 1am
Hourglass Brewing – Longwood and Hourglass District locations
This party is inspired by House Parties on New Year’s and partying comfortably with great beer and better friends. Bottle specials all night with a special Apricaustic bottled beer release at midnight. The ball drop will be on the big screen with a free (3 Liter) Double Magnum Bottle pop when it drops. There will also be board games, video games and free popcorn. Wear your PJs and receive 22% off all corked bottles all night.
FREE Admission
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
Lakeside New Year’s Eve Reception
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
8pm – midnight
Ring in the New Year lakeside featuring DJ and bar service. Enjoy à la carte service. Resort guests only.
FREE admission
New Year’s Eve at Pilars with Live Jazz
8:30pm – 12:30am
Pilars Martini & Pilars Loft – Winter Garden
Welcome 2022 with live jazz performances plus food available from Market to Table. Pilars opens at 4pm followed by Pilars Loft at 6pm. Music begins at 8:30pm.
FREE Admission
New Year’s Celebration and Fireworks at Omni Orlando Resort
Fireworks at 9pm
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Ring in the New Year with special NYE dining options at David’s Club and Trevi’s. Plus, overnight resort guests are invited to celebrate the new year with a beautiful fireworks display at the resort at 9pm.
*Fireworks for overnight guests only*
Image credit: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
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 Drive Shack Orlando
9pm – 1am
Drive Shack Orlando
Reserved bay packages including party favors, unlimited play all night and more.
$199 – $299 per bay for up to 6 people
New Year’s Eve 2022 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
Howl at the Moon Orlando
Intimate VIP NYE Experience at M Lounge
9:30pm – 2am
M Lounge
$25 and up
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles
Show begins at 10pm
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 to say goodbye to 2021 and ring in 2022.
$45 and up
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
Socially distanced viewing of resort fireworks at The Lobby Lounge and Grande Lake Perimeter with champagne and non-alcoholic drinks for kids.
Resort guests only
Image credit: Grande Lakes Orlando
Canceled or TBA NYE events this year:
- EVE at Universal CityWalk
- NYE at Orlando Museum of Art
- New Year’s Eve at Topgolf Orlando *NOTE: Topgolf Orlando will be open, there just won’t be a special NYE celebration this year
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022 DINNERS
New Year’s Eve at Tapa Toro
1st seating 5-7pm; late seating 9pm-close
Tapa Toro
Say ‘adiós’ to 2021 with a scrumptious Spanish meal, and ‘hola’ to 2022 with a champagne toast. Plus, enjoy live flamenco dancing all night long. The first seating offers a four-course meal, while the second seating option offers a five-course meal and other special offers.
$49 – $99
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Oscar’s
5 – 10pm
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Oscar’s will serve a delectable holiday dinner. This special feast will include contemporary American dishes and decadent desserts. Reservations are strongly recommended: 407-597-5483.
$79 per person and $40 for children 6-12; Children under 6 are complimentary. Tax and gratuity are additional.
Fabio’s Table “European Holiday Traditions” NYE Dinner at VINIA Wine & Kitchen
Seatings at 5, 6, 7 and 8pm
VINIA Wine & Kitchen
Elevated dining experience inspired by traditional dishes enjoyed around the table during holiday celebrations in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Brazil. New Year’s Eve dinner will include additional surprises to make your holiday celebration even more special.
$150
Image credit: VINIA Wine & Kitchen
Ravello New Year’s Eve Buffet
5pm – 11pm
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
$160 per adult; $48 per child (ages 2-12)
Capa
5pm – 11pm
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Five-course prix fixe menu to celebrate the New Year.
$325 per adult; $65 per child (ages 2-12)
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Highball & Harvest
5:30 – 9pm
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.
Resort guests only. Reservation required; 407-393-4034
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Knife & Spoon
5:30 – 10pm
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Steakhouse favorites and local sustainable seafood, plus caviar special with accompaniments.
Resort guests only. Reservation required; 407-393-4034
Farm-to-Table New Year’s Eve Dinner at PRIMO
6 – 10pm
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Ring in 2022 with an à la carte menu featuring PRIMO classic dishes and special offerings.
Call 407-393-4683 for reservations
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Citron
6 – 11pm
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Indulge in a buffet selection, wine bar and children’s buffet.
Reservations required; 407-393-4683
New Year’s Eve Dinner at La Luce
6 – 11pm
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Chef de Cuisine Alberto Navarrete Arias has prepared a five-course dinner selection, full of special holiday favorites. Call 407-597-3675 for reservations
$165/person plus tax and gratuity
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.
$380/couple ($493 with beverage pairings)
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Taverna Opa
Party begins at 9pm
Taverna Opa
Celebrate the arrival of 2022 with Florida’s best Greek food and live entertainment while dancing the night away Orlando’s biggest party!
$85/person
Shula’s Steak House
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Special NYE menu available for $160/person
Reservations required; 407-934-1199
Il Mulino
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Special NYE menu available for $150/person
For more details and to make reservations, 407-934-1199
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022 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 not officially announced any special fireworks for New Year’s Eve this year. However, both major fireworks shows, Disney Enchantment and Harmonious are scheduled for much earlier than normal that day. So, it stands to reason Disney will have an additional New Year’s Eve fireworks show that night. 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 “Disney Enchantment” – 6:30 PM
Electrical Water Pageant on Seven Seas Lagoon near Magic Kingdom – 8:25 PM to 10:30 PM
EPCOT Fireworks “Harmonious” – 6:30 PM
Disney’s Hollywood Studios “Wonderful World of Animation” – currently not scheduled
Disney Restaurants with Fireworks Views (reservations required)
Universal Orlando New Year’s Eve
Universal Cinematic Spectacular – performance time TBD
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” at Hard Rock Live
All of Universal Orlando’s hotels have their own special New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2021, listed towards the middle of this page
SeaWorld Orlando New Year’s Eve
Fireworks start close to midnight with a grand finale ringing in 2022 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, 2021.
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Feature image credit: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando