If you want to celebrate the New Year with a memorable blast, you surely love the choices at one of the spectacular hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. If you have been celebrating the New Year at home, now might be the right time to grab the chance to celebrate the New Year differently.

New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza

Celebrate the New Year on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

Don’t miss out on the New Year’s Eve Party at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Enjoy a family-friendly New Year celebration right on the picturesque outdoor Harbor Piazza at the hotel.

Everyone will enjoy the amazing selection of gourmet foods, desserts, wine, and beer along with dancing and live DJ at the New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza. As you count down to midnight, you’ll enjoy the live performance by Portofino’s opera singers and a sparkling wine toast. Take note that alcoholic beverages are only served to adults ages 21+ only. If you want to catch a glimpse at the menu, click here.

Tickets

• $180 Adult
• $130 Ages 10-20
• $45 Child (ages 3-9)

Children below the age of 3 are free

ROCK-IN 2022! New Year’s Eve Lobby Party

Welcome the New Year at Universal Orlando. Bring the family along to celebrate the New Year at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.

The much-awaited evening boasts specially prepared desserts along with entertainment that includes a DJ, Magic Men, balloonist, face painter, live countdown from Times Square via satellite, and the midnight balloon drop with a champagne toast.

Tickets

• $80 Adult
• $50 Child (ages 3-8)

Children under 3 are complimentary

Aventura’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

When you’re celebrating the upcoming New Year with close friends, enjoy the best views at Aventura’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at Universal’s Aventura Hotel.

Enjoy a memorable New Year and celebrate in style at Bar 17 Bistro’s rooftop celebration. You’ll surely love the spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks while counting down to the New Year.

Some of the delectable treats in the all-you-care-to-enjoy menu include the following:

• BAO BUNS. Mongolian Beef BBQ, Pork Belly and Tempura Vegetable
• CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM.
• SUSHI DISPLAY
• SHRIMP TOAST with Avocado
• CHICKEN PICATTA SKEWERS. All-Natural Chicken Breast, Lemon Burre Blanc, Fried Capers
• Cusano’s Bakery Bread, Heirloom Tomato, Micro Basil
• WAGYU BEEF SLIDERS with Truffle Aioli
• ASSORTED DESSERTS. Mini Tarts, Tiramisu Cups, Macarons

Tickets

• $150 Standing Room. Start the celebration at 8 PM which includes specialty food, wine, beer, and featured specialty cocktails until 11 PM along with DJ, party favors, and midnight prosecco toast. The cocktail tables can accommodate up to four guests.
• $1,260 VIP Package. You’ll enjoy all the benefits of a standing room ticket for up to six people plus couch seating and two bottles of Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee 1785 Champagne.

Final thoughts

If you want to have a memorable New Year with family or friends, you’ll surely enjoy a blast at any of these events. Whether you want an inviting outdoor ambiance at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the invigorating atmosphere at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando or appreciate the beauty of the cityscape at Universal’s Aventura Hotel, the three options will guarantee an exciting and memorable experience as you countdown and welcome the New Year with loved ones.