EVE tickets are now on sale and start at $109.99. Special offers include $30 off tickets purchased before
Dec. 15, plus a special discount for Annual Passholders. VIP ticket packages are also available and include two complimentary drinks, additional premium food options and a private viewing area for the pyrotechnics display. For tickets and event details, visit www.CityWalk.com/EVE.

Guests can also ring in the New Year at Universal Studios Florida, where the Music Plaza Stage and Central Park areas will transform into party zones featuring live music, appearances by beloved Universal Orlando characters and essential party favors. Festivities continue as the new lagoon show, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration, caps off a full day in the parks and pyrotechnic displays blast off at midnight to mark the start of a new year.

New Year’s Eve celebrations at Universal Studios Florida are included with regular theme park admission or a Preferred or Premier Annual Pass (Annual Passes are now available with up to six months free). Guests planning to celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando can also take advantage of the Holidays Splash, Stay and Play package, which includes $100 savings on travel from November 17-January 6.

Universal Orlando’s on-site hotels will also offer unique dining options, live entertainment, midnight toasts and balloon drops to mark the new year. Highlights include Hard Rock Hotel’s “Rock-In 2018!” and Jake’s “Best of 2018” Beer Dinner at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Click here for details on hotel events and special ticket offers.

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To get the full experience, the 4-course New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks Package at Sharks Underwater Grill features a prix-fixe signature meal, with mouthwatering entree choices such as char-grilled filet mignon, blackened Cape Canaveral shrimp and much more. Guests will also receive a souvenir group photo and will end the evening with reserved seating at Bayside Stadium for the fireworks show. The New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks package is $199 per person.

For families seeking a unique experience to enjoy together, the park favorite, New Year’s Eve Dine with Shamu Package is returning. While reveling in a delicious, all-you-care-to-enjoy meal, guests can experience a special evening dining alongside killer whales and learning more about their care. At $99 per person, this package includes a souvenir photo and an exclusive firework-viewing reception from the Hilltop Patio.

To book unforgettable SeaWorld dining experiences for New Year’s Eve, guests are encouraged to visit the website to confirm their spot. The dining packages typically sell out in advance. Theme park admission is required to enjoy these special opportunities.

Guests who visit SeaWorld on December 31 will also experience all the wonder, excitement and fun of SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, which includes six dazzling shows, over one million lights, and more than 60 tasty treats and drinks.  The best way to experience SeaWorld’s New Year’s Eve and SeaWorld’s Christmas CelebrationTM is with an Annual Pass offering unlimited general admission and free parking all year long.

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Rosen Plaza

Those who wish to ring in the New Year in understated elegance need look no farther than the award-winning Rosen Plaza hotel on Orlando’s International Drive. This year, the hotel is offering a New Year’s Eve couples package including one night of deluxe accommodations for two people; dinner for two with a special New Year’s Eve menu in the award-winning and recently remodeled restaurant, Jack’s Place; complimentary New Year’s Eve festivities in the hotel’s lobby bar; and a breakfast buffet for two at Cafe Matisse. The package also includes complimentary WiFi in the guestroom and public spaces, complimentary resort fee and complimentary self-parking.
The Rosen Plaza New Year’s Eve package is offered at a special rate of just $225 per couple plus tax. Guests may add an additional night (minus meals) for $115 per night, plus tax. For reservations, call (407) 996-9702. Reservations must be cancelled at least five days prior to Dec. 31, 2014 to avoid charges.

“Rosen Plaza’s New Year’s Eve package is made for couples who wish to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an incredible meal, some low-key entertainment and a relaxing evening together,” said Victoria Hall, Director Sales & Marketing for Rosen Plaza. “Whether guests are visiting from out of town or live here in Central Florida, our New Year’s Eve package makes for a fantastic one- night or weekend getaway.”

Universal CityWalk

On Dec. 31, 2014, guests can experience non-stop entertainment at EVE, Universal CityWalk’s unparalleled New Year’s celebration. With unique party zones – each featuring their own entertainment and signature drinks, access to six different clubs with live music and unlimited gourmet cuisine, EVE will be the place to ring in the New Year.

Partygoers can celebrate all night on Orlando’s biggest outdoor dance floor, built just for this event. When midnight strikes, guests will kiss 2014 goodbye in style with a champagne toast, and enjoy a pyrotechnics display with incredible special effects.

Tickets are on-sale now for advance pricing of $99.99 plus tax until Dec. 15 then increasing to $129.99. This event is for those 21+.

Admission includes access to:

• Unlimited gourmet cuisine, including jumbo shrimp, roast sirloin, custom desserts and more
• Six unique outdoor party zones with entertainment and signature drinks
• Orlando’s largest outdoor dance floor, featuring live music from DJ M-Squared on a 360˚ DJ platform
• Six Universal CityWalk venues, including: Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Pat O’Brien’s, the groove, Rising Star and Red Coconut Club
• Midnight champagne toast and pyrotechnics display

I am sure that there are other New Year’s Eve happenings around the Central Florida area but these are the ones that I’ve received notice of. Personally, I’d love for hubby and I to spend a night or two at the Rosen for New Year’s, I have a feeling that it will be just the two of us this year and a romantic getaway would be a great way to start off the new year!

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Here is an overview of the holiday happenings at each park for New Year’s Eve 2014:

Magic Kingdom

Park hours 8:00am-2:00am with Extra Magic Hours 7:00am-8:00am
In addition to regularly scheduled entertainment, these shows and events are also taking place- **entertainment subject to change without notice**

• #INCREDIBLESSuperDanceParty in Tomorrowland 10am-4pm
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade noon, 3:30pm
• Celebrate the Season Show 2:50pm, 4:20pm, 5:20pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm
• A Frozen Holiday Wish 6:15pm and 7:30pm
• A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas 6:30pm, 9:20pm, 10:20pm, and 11:20pm
• Main Street Electrical Parade 6:30pm
• Holiday Wishes 7:30pm
• Celebrate the Magic 8:15pm and 11:35pm
• Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 11:50pm

In the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Terrace will feature a New Year’s Eve fireworks dessert party twice on December 31.

Epcot

Park hours Future World 8:00am-1:00am World Showcase 9:00am-1:00am
In addition to regularly scheduled entertainment, these shows and events are also taking place- **entertainment subject to change without notice**

• IlluniNations Reflections of Earth 6:00pm,
• New Year’s Countdown Fireworks 11:40pm

At Epcot World Showcase, Biergarten Restaurant in Germany is offering both lunch and dinner celebrations; La Hacienda de San Angel in Mexico is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner; Le Cellier Steakhouse in Canada has three seatings, and Monsieur Paul in France starts celebrating at 11:45 a.m. with seatings throughout the day and evening.  The World ShowPlace pavilion also will host a custom dinner package.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Park hours 8:00am-12:00am Extra Magic Hours 12:00am-2:00am
In addition to regularly scheduled entertainment, these shows and events are also taking place- **entertainment subject to change without notice**

• Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm,  5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm and 11:00pm
• Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights 6:00pm-12:00am
• Fantasmic! 6:30pm, 8:00pm, 10:00pm
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks featuring Mulch, Sweat and Shears 12:00am

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Hollywood & Vine will host a special holiday dinner buffet.

Would you like to spend New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World? Which Park would you like to be in when the new year dawns?

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At the Parks…

Magic Kingdom:

• “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!” Street Party at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.
• “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” at 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
• “Main Street Electrical Parade” at 7 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
• “Holiday Wishes” fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
• “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 11:50 p.m.
• Park Hours: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

• “Block Party Bash” parade at 3 p.m.
• “Fantasmic!” nighttime extravaganza at 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.
• Live performances by in-park band “Mulch, Sweat and Shears” at Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m.
• “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks starring “Mulch, Sweat and Shears” at 11:55 p.m.
• Park hours: 8 a.m.-12 a.m.

Epcot:

• Special version of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” at 7:30 & 11:40 p.m.
• Park hours: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

• “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 3:45 p.m.
• Park Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon:

• “Electrical Water Pageant” at 10:25 p.m.

At Downtown Disney and Disney’s BoardWalk …

Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney:

• 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. performances of La Nouba
• Special New Year’s Eve champagne toasts
• Guests will receive a limited-edition La Nouba pin created for the New Year’s Eve event
• More info: 407/939-7328 or cirquedusoleil.com/lanouba

DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney:

• Ring in the New Year at DisneyQuest with favorite cyber attractions and games, a DJ Dance Party with a New Year’s Eve countdown, party favors and a coupon for a personal pizza and soda at FoodQuest
• Party Hours: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• $39 per person, advance/$45 per person, day of
• More info: 407/934-7639 or disneyworld.com/disneyquestparty. Tickets may be purchased online or at the DisneyQuest Box Office.

Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk:

• Dance into the New Year at Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk
• Party Hours: 8 p.m.-2 a.m., ages 21+
• $35 for access to the main floor of the Dance Hall, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight
• $75 for a VIP ticket that adds a private upstairs area with seating; limited viewing for Epcot fireworks with guaranteed seating and coffee, tea or hot chocolate with dessert bar and a premium bar
• More info: 407/WDW-DINE

Special Dining Experiences…

La Hacienda de San Angel at Epcot:

• La Hacienda de San Angel is offering a special six-course prix-fixe menu and live music starting at 9 p.m.
• $199 per person, or $225 with wine and spirits (plus tax and gratuity), $49.95 ages 3 to 9
• Epcot admission required
• More info: 407/842-1107 or e-mail lahaciendadesanangel@me.com

Bistro de Paris at Epcot:

• Bistro de Paris is offering a special prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu
• $150 per person, $225 with wine pairings with each course
• Epcot admission required

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort:

• California Grill will host a New Year’s Eve party featuring food stations, an open bar, a casino-style game room, DJ, dancing, Disney characters, live entertainment and a great viewing location for the Magic Kingdom fireworks
• $525 per person, all inclusive
• More info: 407/WDW-DINE

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