New Year’s Festivities in Orlando Florida – Dec. 31, 2007
Visitors can pop the cork on a memorable New Year’s Eve in Orlando–one of the top destinations in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve:
SeaWorld Orlando is throwing a big New Year’s Eve party complete with live music and fireworks. Guests can dance to the beat of a live DJ as the countdown to 2008 begins at The Waterfront, where they can also enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment venues. At the stroke of midnight, witness the Orlando sky radiate during a brilliant fireworks show that will light up the night. seaworld.com
Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre (121,406-square-meter) entertainment complex with themed restaurants, nightclubs and shops, hosts one of Orlando’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties. The evening features live performances by national acts, an expansive gourmet buffet, a champagne toast, a fireworks display and live entertainment at its nightclubs. universalorlando.com
The Walt Disney World Resort theme parks come alive to say farewell to 2007. Downtown Disney Pleasure Island features live music, street dance parties and a countdown to midnight. Epcot celebrates the New Year “around the world” with DJs and evening dance parties located throughout World Showcase. Disney-MGM Studios celebrates with a special “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks spectacular, as well as a DJ dance party around the Sorcerer Hat Stage. Magic Kingdom features special presenta tions of the “SpectroMagic” parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays. “Holiday Wishes” lights up the sky early in the evening and guests who make it to midnight can see “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks, which begin just before the New Year kicks off. disneyworld.com
Visitors looking to experience great college football and a one-of-a-kind parade will want to check out the Capital One Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl and Orlando Citrus Parade. The Capital One Bowl and Champs Sports Bowl are college football favorites that bring fans to the edge of their seats with the battle between two powerhouse champs from the ACC and Big Ten conferences. The Orlando Citrus Parade, held Dec. 29 in downtown Orlando, features signature citrus floats made from more than 100,000 grapefruit, oranges and tangerines. There are more than 50 entries, including marching bands from across the country. Both events are part of Bowl-a-Palooza, a fun-filled week of activities for sports fans and families that takes place the week between Christmas and New Year’s. fcsports.com
Orlando rings in the New Year in the midst of a winter fantasy at the Grande Masque, a black-tie masked ball held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center to support Orlando’s arts community. Grande Masque offers gourmet dining; performances by the Orlando Ballet, Orlando Opera and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra; and a silent and live auction offering unique prizes. grandemasque.org.
Downtown Orlando hosts vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations at many of its bars and clubs. On Church Street, the main attraction is a tri-level complex featuring different bars on each floor including Chillers, Big Belly Brewery, and Latitudes. Wall Street Plaza on Orange Avenue features a multitude of bars, each with a different flavor, while in nearby trendy Thornton Park, The Beacon is a new addition to Orlando’s hip nightlife scene. downtownorlando.com
May 31, 2007
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