CONFIRMED: You Can Celebrate New Year's Eve at Universal's Epic Universe!

Looking to celebrate the New Year somewhere other than home? Maybe at one of your favorite Orlando theme parks that rhymes with Muniversal Morlando?

Lots of people head straight to Disney World to celebrate the New Year, but Universal Orlando has some incredible offerings that you won’t want to miss out on, and we’ve got ALL the details for you right here!

There are NUMEROUS ways Universal guests can ring in the new year around the resort. In Universal Studios Orlando, starting at 6:15 PM on December 31st, you can celebrate with a live DJ set at the Music Plaza Stage, and you’ll also see roaming stilt walkers and select floats from this year’s Universal’s Holiday Parade stationed around the park! Later on in the night at 10 PM, you can check out a showing of CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, then head back towards Music Plaza Stage for the countdown to midnight.

Islands of Adventure’s festivities also begin at 6:15 PM with a live DJ set in the Port of Entry, then you’ll find more music, entertainment, and meet and greets with beloved characters throughout the park. There will also be a midnight countdown celebration in this park, which can be viewed from Port of Entry, Seuss Landing. and Toon Lagoon.

Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando

Epic Universe is also joining in on the festivities this year! Guests can experience live music and entertainment from a DJ at the Hemisphere Stage in Celestial Park, as well as a midnight countdown with a special fountain show that will span the waterways of Celestial Park.

Don’t forget that you can also enjoy Universal Orlando’s Holiday celebration throughout the New Year’s Eve celebration, as it’ll be taking place through January 4th, 2026. We highly recommend checking out Grinchmas, especially, it’s tons of fun!

Over in CityWalk, guests can enjoy live music and DJ sets throughout the night at the Waterfront Stage and the Green and Red Coconut Club, where you can also enjoy festive decorations, live entertainment, holiday cocktails, and more. You can count down to the new year with an exciting midnight countdown that can be experienced throughout the area.

There are also special events happening at Universal’s eleven hotels!

- New Year’s Eve Party at the Palace at Universal Helios Grand Hotel (21+ guests can enjoy an evening of elegance with dinner, drinks, a DJ, and beautiful views of Epic Universe at Bar Helios)
- Party on the Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel (All ages party with food stations, desserts, beer and wine, plus lively music and dancing)
- Rooftop New Year’s Eve Celebration at Universal Aventura Hotel (21+ guests can enjoy Korean- and Latin-inspired food stations, specialty cocktails, and panoramic views of Orlando)