ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a lineup of festivities across the entire destination, including Universal’s newest park, Universal Epic Universe.
Universal Studios Florida
Theme park festivities bring extended hours and entertainment starting at 6:15 p.m., featuring a live DJ at Music Plaza Stage, roaming stilt walkers, and photo ops with floats from Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
Guests can enjoy the CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular at 10 p.m., followed by a countdown celebration at midnight near the Music Plaza Stage.
Islands of Adventure
Universal Islands of Adventure kicks off its party at 6:15 p.m. with a DJ set in Port of Entry, plus music, entertainment, and meet-and-greets with fan-favorite characters.
The night culminates with a midnight countdown celebration with dedicated viewing areas in Port of Entry, Seuss Landing, and Toon Lagoon.
Epic Universe
For the first time, Epic Universe joins the New Year’s Eve fun.
Guests can enjoy live music from a DJ at the Hemisphere Stage in Celestial Park and a special midnight countdown featuring a fountain show across Celestial Park’s waterways.
Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk offers live music and DJ sets throughout the night at the Waterfront Stage and the Green and Red Coconut Club, along with festive decorations, holiday cocktails, and roaming entertainment.
The complex will host a midnight countdown to welcome 2026.
Universal hotels
Universal Orlando’s 11 hotels present tailored New Year’s Eve celebrations for every guest.
Adults 21 and older can attend the first-ever New Year’s Eve party at the Palace at Universal Helios Grand Hotel with dinner, drinks, a DJ, and views of Universal Epic Universe.
Families can enjoy the Party on the Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel with food stations, desserts, beer, wine, music, and dancing. Universal Aventura Hotel offers a rooftop party with Korean- and Latin-inspired food, specialty cocktails, and panoramic city views for adults 21 and over.
Special New Year’s Eve buffets will be available at The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel, Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Seasonal menu items will also be featured at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Endless Summer Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and others.
While celebrating the New Year, guests can also enjoy the final days of Universal Orlando’s Holidays celebration through Jan. 4, including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
Seasonal food, beverages, and holiday merchandise add to the festive atmosphere.