Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a delicious holiday dining experience at the Universal Orlando Resort! The Universal Orlando Resort Hotels will offer special dining options for the holidays. Many dining locations will even create special meals for those looking to share a holiday meal with their loved ones. Some locations offer special menus for holidays while other locations offer additional specialties in addition to their regular menu. From buffets to prix fixe menus, there’s a special dining option for everyone.
Reservations should be made well in advance and are available 180 days in advance by calling 407-503-DINE.
Special meals are served on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. (Tax and gratuity not included in pricing)
Loew’s Portofino Bay Hotel Holiday Dining
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: Noon – 7:00 pm
Location: Trattoria del Porto
Price: $67 adult; $25 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, live music, face painter, balloonist and kids’ crafts and activities table
Christmas Day Buffet
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Trattoria del Porto
Price: $67 adult; $25 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, live music, face painter, balloonist and kids’ crafts and activities table
New Year’s Eve Party on the Piazza
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 8:30 pm – Midnight
Location: Harbor Piazza
Price: $160 adult; $110 (ages 10 – 20); $35 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: DJ, dancing, face painter, balloonist, kid’s crafts and activities table and sparkling wine toast
Tickets: HarborNights.tix.com or 407-503-1200
Hard Rock Hotel Holiday Dining
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Avalon Ballroom
Price: $25 adult; $17 child (ages 10 – 14); $13 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: The Kitchen
Price: $67 adult; $24 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, balloon artists, face painting and Magic Man
Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Kitchen
Price: $55
Christmas Day Brunch
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: The Kitchen
Price: $50 adult; $20 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Christmas Day Prix Fixe Dinner
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Kitchen
Price: $55
New Year’s Eve Buffet
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Kitchen
Price: $150 adult; $55 child (ages 3 – 9), complimentary under age 3
Includes ROCK-in 2020! New Year’s Eve Lobby Party!
Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort Holiday Dining
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Jake’s American Bar
Price: $23.99 adult; $13.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more.
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Islands Dining Room
Price: $59 adult; $27 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more.
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter, balloonist, musician and hula dancer
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Jake’s American Bar
Price: $23.99 adult; $13.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more.
Christmas Day Buffet
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Islands Dining Room
Price: $59 adult; $27 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more.
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter, balloonist, musician and hula dancer
New Year’s Eve Buffet
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Islands Dining Room
Price: $95 adult; $45 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter, balloonist, musician and hula dancer
New Year’s Eve Dessert Buffet
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm – Midnight
Location: TBD
Price: $55 adult; $35 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Entertainment: DJ, dancing, party favors, champagne toast and balloon drop
Jake’s “Best of 2019” Beer Dinner
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Clipper Room
Price: $85 adult only (tax and ticketing fees not included)
Reservations: Call 407-503-3200
Wantilan New Year’s Eve Luau
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 5:30 -m registration; 6:00 pm seating
Location: Wantilan Pavilion
Price: $81 – $101 adult; $46 – $61 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 (tax and ticketing fees not included)
Entertainment: Live music, hula dancers and fire dancers
Tickets: WantilanLuau.tix.com
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Time: 8:00 am – Noon
Location: Islands Dining Room
Price: $23.99 adult; $12.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more.
Loew’s Sapphire Falls Resort Holiday Dining
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $22.99 adult; $12.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $59 adult; $27 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter and balloonist
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $22.99 adult; $12.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Christmas Day Buffet
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $59 adult; $27 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter and balloonist
New Year’s Eve Buffet
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $59 adult; $27 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Entertainment: Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, face painter and balloonist
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Strong Water Tavern
Price: $85 adult 21+ only (tax and ticketing fees not included)
Entertainment: Live music, dancing, champagne toast and balloon drop
Tickets: StrongWaterTavern.tix.com
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Time: 8:00 am – Noon
Location: Amatista Cookhouse
Price: $22.99 adult; $12.99 child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Adults (age 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Holiday Dining
Special Thanksgiving Day Feast
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Bayliner Diner
Price: $18.99 adult; $9.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Compote, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Candied Yams, Biscuits
Special Christmas Day Feast
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Bayliner Diner
Price: $18.99 adult; $9.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
Menu: Turkey or Ham, Stuffing, Cranberry Compote, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Candied Yams, Biscuits
New Year’s Eve Party Spectacular
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:30 am
Location: Bayliner Diner
Price: Complimentary to attend for Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort guests only. Carving dining special available (beginning at 5:00 pm): $18.99 adult; $9.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
Entertainment: Face painters, balloon artist and midnight balloon drop
Universal’s Aventura Hotel Holiday Dining
Thanksgiving Day Feast
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Urban Pantry
Price: $24 adult; $12 child (ages 3 – 9)
Christmas Day Feast
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Urban Pantry
Price: $24 adult; $12 child (ages 3 – 9)
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
Thanksgiving Day Feast
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Beach Break Cafe
Price: $13.99 adult; $7.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
Christmas Day Meal
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Beach Break Cafe
Price: $13.99 adult; $7.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
New Year’s Eve Meal
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Location: Beach Break Cafe
Price: $14.99 adult; $8.99 child (ages 3 – 9)
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