It's been another exciting year in The City Beautiful. The holiday season in Orlando and 2025 will be wrapping up in just a few weeks. It's time to celebrate! And naturally, there are lots of things to do for New Year's Eve in Orlando. But if you find yourself trying to stick to a budget, you're in luck. We've narrowed down the plethora of events to just the FREE and affordable New Year's Eve events in Orlando.
We'll start with FREE events and then share some of the most affordable New Year's Eve celebrations.
Cheap and Free New Year's Eve Events in Orlando
New Year's Eve at Disney Springs
- New Year's Eve, 10am – 11pm
- Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Great news! You can walk around Disney Springs, enjoying the live entertainment and Disney Springs Tree Stroll for free! You won't have to worry about an entrance fee or parking fee – but you do need to get there EARLY. Parking will reach capacity.
Read our expert tips for New Year's Eve at Disney Springs.
ICEBAR Orlando’s Ice Masquerade: New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Date: December 31, 2025, 7pm – 2am
- Location: ICEBAR Orlando, 8967 International Drive
- Cost: Start at $50
Ring in 2026 at one of Orlando’s coolest spots—literally! ICEBAR Orlando’s Ice Masquerade blends glam and chill with themed décor, music, and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets start at an affordable price and include access to the Fire Lounge celebration, champagne bar, buffet, and party favors.
For a little extra, you can upgrade to the ICE or VIP packages for open bar and reserved seating, but even the general admission option delivers a memorable, budget-friendly date night to toast the new year in style.
Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Date: Starting at 6pm to midnight
- Location: Old Town, Kissimmee
- Cost: FREE Admission
Stroll through the Old Town entertainment district for a family-friendly festivity including live music, entertainment, a car show, and a free fireworks finale at midnight.
Krush Brau Park New Year's Eve Party
- Date: December 31, 6pm-midnight
- Location: Krush Brau Park, 2198 Four Winds Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Cost: $30 and up
Come bring in the New Year with Krush Brau Park! They will have a dance party, count down, and midnight Champagne toast.
New Year's Rockin' the Cloud
- December 31, 7pm-1am
- Historic Downtown St. Cloud
- Cost: FREE general admission, $75 Cloud VIP experience
St. Cloud’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration returns, with Less Than Jake as the headliner! Enjoy general admission for free. If you opt for the VIP experience, you can elevate your night with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, private restrooms, a VIP viewing area, and more.
New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Avalon Park
- December 31, 7pm – 12am
- Downtown Avalon Park
- Cost: FREE
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style at Downtown Avalon Park! On December 31st, gather with friends and family for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show over Avalon Lake at midnight.
Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebration
- December 31, 9pm – midnight
- Sunset Park, downtown Mount Dora
- Cost: FREE
Ring in the New Year with live music, food & beverages, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight.
New Year's Eve at Universal CityWalk
- New Year's Eve, 9am – 11pm
- Universal Orlando CityWalk
Technically, there is no cover charge to enter Universal Orlando CityWalk, even on New Year's Eve. However, the normal parking fee does apply. Parking at CityWalk can be pricey at $30 per vehicle for standard and $50 for prime.
Try to get there early, parking can take a long time, especially on busy holidays like New Year's Eve.
Universal CityWalk hosts a special countdown to midnight that will culminate with tons of confetti to ring in the new year. Guests will also encounter additional festive entertainment – including music by a live band and DJ – as they make their way around the electrifying entertainment complex.
We're sharing more details with our guide to New Year's Eve at Universal CityWalk.
Asian Lantern Festival – New Year's Eve
- Entry times 5:30 pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
- Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
- Cost: $29.00 per person
The lantern festival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with entry times at both 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:15 p.m. With a countdown at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party
- Party begins at 8pm
- Location: The Promenade at Sunset Walk, Kissimmee
- Cost: FREE, VIP upgrade available
Co-starring Pandora’s Box: The Tribute to Aerosmith and Project: DJ Slam! Hosted by Scotty B and featuring very special guest DJ Flatline. There will also be complimentary party favors, a confetti storm, and a midnight fireworks spectacular.
These dinners are relatively affordable compared to other NYE dinners in the area
New Year's Eve Celebration at Taverna Opa
- Party begins at 9pm
- Location: 9101 International Dr #2240, Orlando, FL 32819
- Cost: $115 per person
Taverna Opa Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with Florida’s best Greek food and live entertainment while dancing the night away Orlando’s biggest party! They will be serving their favorite dishes, including tzatziki, pita bread, and other mouth-watering favorites.
New Year's Eve Buffet at Islands Dining Room
- Time: 5-10pm
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819
- Cost: $100 per adult, $50 per child
Enjoy a festive holiday celebration that includes a menu of traditional New Year's Eve favorites, plus family-friendly entertainment that includes a balloon artist, ukulele player, and hula dancer.
New Year's Eve Buffet at Amatista Cookhouse
- Time: 5-10pm
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
- Cost: $100 per adult, $50 per child
Enjoy a festive holiday celebration that includes a menu of traditional New Year's Eve favorites, plus family-friendly entertainment that includes Caribbean soloist, face painter and balloon artist.
BiCE Ristorante
- Time: 5-10:30pm
- Portofino Bay Hotel, 5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Cost: $95 per person
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable dining experience at BiCE Ristorante. Enjoy our $98 Prix-Fixe Menu, featuring Italian delicacies, a complimentary glass of Prosecco, and warm hospitality in an elegant setting.
Shady New Year's
- December 31, Dining at 6pm, 8:15pm, & 10:30 pm
- Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails, 1336 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: Free to reserve, add-ons available: Chandon Brut on table upon arrival $12.00, Veuve Cliquot Brut on table upon arrival $16.00
Celebrate the last night of the year in style with caviar and champagne features, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, a balloon drop, and a live DJ to keep the party going. Gather your friends, dress to impress, and toast to new beginnings together. Reservations are highly recommended—make it a night to remember!
New Year's Eve Dinner
- Time: 5pm – 10pm (Bar will be open until midnight)
- Bites & Bubbles, 1618 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $89-99 per person
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe meal on the rooftop of this restaurant and bar in the Mills50 area of Orlando.
New Year's Eve Experience at Flûtes Champagne Bar
- December 31, 9:30 pm – midnight
- Flûtes Champagne Bar, 480 N Orlando Ave, Suite 133, Winter Park, FL 32789
- No cover charge
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the evening as we welcome 2025 in style, accompanied by the hottest tunes spun by DJ Cub. Indulge your palate in delectable delights crafted by Parlor Kitchen and raise a toast with exquisite champagne.
Complimentary glass of bubbles at midnight
Orlando New Year's Eve To Be Announced
Irish New Year
11am – 2am (2025 TBA)
The Castle Irish Pub, College Park
Head to The Castle Irish Pub for an open house-style New Year's Eve celebration. They will be kicking off the celebration by toasting the Irish New Year at 7pm. There will be another champagne toast at midnight if you make it that long. They will be serving their regular menu and drinks all day.
No cover, food and beverage additional
Alternatively, Raglan Road at Disney Springs will also have an Irish New Year countdown at 7pm, and will continue the festivities until midnight.
New Year's Eve at Tactical
December 31, 4pm – 1am (2025 TBA)
Tactical Brewing
4882 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
Party the night away on NYE with the return of their beloved glitter Lager! This beer was brewed in traditional Reinheitsgebot fashion with glitter naturally sourced from the Ball at Times Square in New York City. In all seriousness, it’s a fun beer that comes around ONCE a year. And, for the first time, it will be available in cans as well (while supplies last). Free champagne toast at midnight.
Cost: FREE
New Year's Eve at Gravity Taproom
December 31, 8pm – 12am (2025 TBA)
Gravity Taproom
777 N Orange Ave, Suite D, Orlando, FL
Ring in the New Year with Gravity Taproom! They're kicking off 2025 with a bang, featuring:
Live DJ: Dance the night away to the hottest beats, Food & Drink Specials: Savor delicious eats and refreshing drinks, and a Free Champagne Toast.
Cost: FREE
Thornton Park's New Year's Eve Block Party
8:30pm – 2:00am (2025 TBA)
The strip has 6-venues to hop around to along with three stages with jumbo-trons on either end of the block party, keeping music pumping all night. General Admission, Open Bar, and V.I.P Tickets Are Available. MAIN ENTRANCE: is The Abbey
Cost: $25
New Year's Eve at Aloma Bowl
December 31, 10am – 1am (2025 TBA)
Aloma Bowl
The premiere entertainment center will be offering two group packages for unlimited play. Party guests will receive party favors, access to giveaways throughout the event and, of course, a champagne toast (21+) at midnight to ring in the New Year. Reserve one lane for a group of up to six people, or two lanes for a group of up to 12 people.
Cost: Varies
New Year's Eve at Boardwalk Bowl
December 31, 11am – 1am (2025 TBA)
Boardwalk Bowl
Head to Boardwalk Bowl from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a $15 per person walk-in special, which includes 3 games of bowling, a shoe rental and a $5 arcade card. At night, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m enjoy bowling and shoe rentals, party favors and giveaways, food and drink specials and a champagne toast. Reservations are required. Call 408-384-0003 ext. 1 to make a reservation.
Cost: Varies
