{"id":2195445,"date":"2025-12-11T20:11:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2195445"},"modified":"2025-12-11T20:11:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:11:52","slug":"universal-orlando-ushers-in-new-year-with-celebrations-live-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/universal-orlando-ushers-in-new-year-with-celebrations-live-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando Ushers in New Year With Celebrations, Live Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"align-items-center d-flex mb-4\">\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/bio\/claudette-covey\" title=\"Claudette Covey\"><\/a>\n                <\/div><\/div>\n<p>Universal Orlando Resort is ushering in the New Year with live entertainment, including DJ sets, themed activities, character appearances and more.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can also take advantage of New Year&#8217;s celebrations at Universal Orlando\u2019s 11 hotels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe excitement will span the entire destination, with extended park hours and unforgettable festivities across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Epic Universe, as well as glittering celebrations in Universal CityWalk and at Universal Orlando\u2019s hotels to ring in 2026,\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/entertainment\/universal-orlando-resort-to-host-mardi-gras-international-flavors-of-carnaval-event\">Universal Orlando Resort<\/a> said.<\/p>\n<p>At Universal Studios Florida, the New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations begin at 6:15 p.m. with a live DJ set at the Music Plaza Stage, roaming stilt walkers and select floats from this year\u2019s Universal\u2019s Holiday Parade featuring Macy\u2019s stationed for photo opportunities throughout the park,\u201d Universal Orlando said.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrations at Universal Islands of Adventure also launch at 6:15 p.m., starting with a live DJ set, followed by more music and other entertainment, and meet and greets with characters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo ring in the New Year, guests can cap off the evening with a midnight countdown celebration, with dedicated viewing areas in Port of Entry, Seuss Landing and Toon Lagoon, Universal Orlando said.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/entertainment\/universal-orlando-resorts-epic-universe-is-in-high-demand\">Universal Epic Universe<\/a>, Universal Orlando\u2019s newest theme park, will offer DJ entertainment at Hemisphere Stage in Celestial Park and a midnight countdown celebration with a \u201cspecial fountain show that will span the expansive waterways of Celestial Park,\u201d Universal Orlando said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to New Year\u2019s celebrations, guests can also take advantage of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/entertainment\/universal-orlando-resort-launches-multi-day-tickets-that-include-access-to-every-theme-park\">Universal Orlando<\/a>\u2019s holiday celebrations through Jan. 4.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGuests can revel in the holiday spirit with popular seasonal experiences like Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, and Universal\u2019s Holiday Parade featuring Macy\u2019s; indulge in a variety of festively-themed food and beverages, and shop for holiday merchandise at this year\u2019s Holidays Tribute Store,\u201d Universal Orlando said.<\/p>\n<p>For its part, Universal CityWalk will feature live music, DJ sets at Waterfront Stage and the Green and Red Coconut Club and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGuests may also encounter stilt walkers and other entertainment throughout the evening, and can ring in 2026 with an exciting midnight countdown celebration throughout the entertainment complex,\u201d Universal Orlando said.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/signup.travelpulse.com\/general-registration\/\" title=\"Daily TravelPulse newsletter\">daily TravelPulse newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"border-h\">&#13;<br \/>\n        Topics From This Article to Explore&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.travelpulse.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Orlando Resort is ushering in the New Year with live entertainment, including DJ sets, themed activities, character appearances and more. 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