Orlando Travel Blog

Orlando’s world-class theme parks – SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort – all offer great opportunities to ring in the New Year:

SeaWorld Orlando
The New Year’s Eve celebration at SeaWorld on December 31, 2010, features live shows, food and a fireworks and fountains show at midnight. Admission is included in regular park admission. For more information, visit www.seaworld.com.

Universal Orlando
Universal CityWalk hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration from 8 PM until 2 AM on December 31, 2010, features a performance by multi-platinum rock artist Bret Michaels, the lead singer and songwriters of Poison. The event includes a gourmet buffet, champagne toast and live entertainment at seven of CityWalk’s nightclubs, including Rising Star, Pat O’Brien’s and Red Coconut Club. Tickets are $119.99 if purchased by December 27 and $139.99 from December 28-31. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.

Walt Disney World Resort 
Disney’s Magic Kingom features special presentations of the Main Street Electrical Parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays on December 31, 2010. “Holiday Wishes” lights up the sky early in the evening and “Fantasy in the Sky” begins just before midnight. Epcot celebrates the New Year with two presentations of the “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” lights, lasers and fireworks display. Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates New Year’s Eve with multiple presentations of “Fantasmic!” and a special “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks spectacular. Admission is included in regular park admission. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com.