New Year’s Eve At Orlando’s Theme Parks

If you’re one of those types that likes to ring in the New Year alongside thousands of other revelers, then Orlando’s theme parks are for you. As expected, the parks have planned a stellar line-up of events, shows and spectacular firework displays. Good luck picking just one spot… every event is sure to be ridiculously awesome.

SeaWorld Orlando

• features shows, food, ice sculptors
• dancing stations with live DJs
• ice vodka bar in the Christmas Market
• midnight fireworks and fountains show
• admission is included in regular park admission

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Universal CityWalk

• New Year’s Eve celebration from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• performance rocker Bret Michaels (Poison)
• gourmet buffet
• midnight champagne toast at midnight
• live entertainment at seven of CityWalk’s nightclubs
• $139.99

Epcot

• two presentations of the “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” lights, lasers and fireworks display
• standard admission

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• multiple presentations of “Fantasmic!”
• special “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks spectacular
• standard admission

Magic Kingdom

• Main Street Electrical Parade
• multiple nighttime fireworks displays
• “Holiday Wishes” lights up the sky early in the evening and “Fantasy in the Sky” begins just before midnight
• standard admission

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

• concert by “The Guess Who” beginning at 10:30 p.m.
• fireworks at midnight
• standard admisson