{"id":3227,"date":"2019-11-13T22:02:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T22:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2024-10-07T19:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:50:53","slug":"gogo-charters-group-travel-guide-new-years-eve-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/gogo-charters-group-travel-guide-new-years-eve-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"The GOGO Charters Guide to New Year\u2019s Eve in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the Theme Park Capital of the World, Orlando<\/a> offers year-round magical experiences for visitors of all ages. Getting to hug Disney princesses and fly high with superheroes is cool during any time of year, but do you know what makes Orlando even more magical? The holidays!<\/p>\n

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Along with vibrant Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas festivities, the city hosts lively New Year\u2019s celebrations. Kicking off the new year is always better with friends and family, so get your group together and book your ride with GOGO Charters to one of Orlando\u2019s many New Year\u2019s bashes. We\u2019ll handle the transportation with a comfortable charter bus rental so your family and friends can enjoy all the fun without the hassle of traffic and parking.<\/p>\n

Where to Spend New Year\u2019s Eve in Orlando With Friends<\/h2>\n

Visitors may think of Orlando as a city solely catering to families with children. But don\u2019t worry, there’s more than enough fun for adults too! With a GOGO Charters minibus rental, you won\u2019t need to stress about someone having to sit out of the fun to be the DD. All of our group transportation services include a professional driver to safely shuttle everyone through hectic holiday traffic.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a group of adults looking for somewhere that\u2019s not completely overrun with tots, consider checking out one of these New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations:<\/p>\n

Downtown Orlando<\/h3>\n

Contrary to popular belief, theme parks aren\u2019t the heart of Orlando. Yes, they\u2019re the heart of Orlando\u2019s tourism, but Downtown is the epicenter of business and nightlife. Orlando\u2019s top bars are always bustling during happy hour and on the weekends. New Year\u2019s Eve brings an even bigger crowd.<\/p>\n

Book your minibus and ride throughout Downtown Orlando with a professional driver serving as your DD for the night. You can easily shuttle between Orlando\u2019s many downtown New Year\u2019s parties with GOGO Charters behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

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If you want amazing fireworks views: One80 Skytop Lounge<\/h4>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a classy rooftop bar? One80 Skytop Lounge is located on the top floor of the Amway Center and has some of the best nighttime views of Downtown Orlando. Their New Year\u2019s Eve party is always a hit, so be sure to reserve a VIP table or buy your tickets in advance.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805
\nPhone<\/strong>: (407) 913-0180<\/p>\n

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If you love a good block party: Wall Street Plaza<\/h4>\n

Wall Street Plaza is a bar-hopper\u2019s dream. The plaza is made up of seven venues, ranging from a tiki bar to a 1920s-themed speakeasy. The Wall Street Plaza New Year\u2019s Eve Block Party lets you visit all seven venues for the cover price of one!<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 25 Wall St. Plaza, Orlando, FL 32801
\nPhone<\/strong>: (407) 849-0471<\/p>\n

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If you love live performances: Parliament House<\/h4>\n

This LGBTQ bar and hotel is located on Rock Lake, just a couple miles west of popular Lake Eola. Get ready for drag performances, great music, and plenty of dancing. If you\u2019re a fan of Ru Paul\u2019s Drag Race, you\u2019re in luck: Parliament\u2019s New Year\u2019s lineup of performers usually includes fan favorites from the show\u2019s most recent season.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805
\nPhone<\/strong>: (407) 425-7571<\/p>\n

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International Drive (I-Drive)<\/h3>\n

I-Drive isn\u2019t one location. It\u2019s more of a sprawling commercial area between metro Orlando and the neighboring theme park resorts on the city\u2019s outskirts. The nightlife options may not be the most popular spots for locals, but groups of visitors will love the many options in this area.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find a diverse selection of nightlife in close proximity to the theme parks. So if you\u2019re a group of adults on a big multi-family vacation, consider taking a break from the kids and hopping on a private shuttle around International Drive.<\/p>\n

Icon Park<\/h4>\n

Fun fact: the famous ferris wheel at Icon Park is the second-tallest in the country (the Las Vegas High Roller still holds the crown.) To some, Icon Park may be a little gimmicky, but you have to admit, viewing New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks from 400 feet in the air sounds pretty cool.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 8445 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
\nPhone<\/strong>: (321) 888-2693<\/p>\n

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Pointe Orlando<\/h4>\n

Pointe Orlando is another popular dining and entertainment center just down the road from Icon Park. Although Pointe Orlando doesn\u2019t have the flashy rides and attractions of its neighbor, it has a great selection of performance venues for New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations. Catch a show at BB King’s Blues Club or enjoy festive cocktails at Blue Martini Bar.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
\nPhone<\/strong>: (407) 248-2838<\/p>\n

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Howl at the Moon<\/h4>\n

Howl at the Moon is one of I-Drive\u2019s liveliest music bars. With dueling piano shows and cover performances\u00a0 of some of music\u2019s biggest hits, Howl at the Moon is entertaining any time of year. Their New Year\u2019s Eve party includes several package options ranging from general admission with an included champagne toast to exclusive VIP packages with bottle service and an open bar. Get a group together, grab some champagne, and enjoy the show.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 8815 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
\nPhone<\/strong>: (407) 354-5999<\/p>\n

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CityWalk<\/h3>\n

CityWalk at Universal Orlando hosts one of the biggest New Year\u2019s Eve parties in Orlando. Although CityWalk is owned by Universal, it\u2019s not a theme park. CityWalk is more of a retail and entertainment center, being home to several shops, nightclubs, and performance venues, EVE is a 21+ event that transforms part of CityWalk into a booming dance floor with fireworks, light shows, access to five clubs, and an endless supply of gourmet food and specialty drinks. The tickets for EVE can get a little pricey, but it’s the ultimate way to experience Universal CityWalk.<\/p>\n

Universal gets exceptionally crowded on holidays, which means parking at CityWalk will be difficult to say the least. Reserving a private charter bus will help your New Year\u2019s group cut down on the hassle of parking multiple vehicles and needing to pay for several spaces. Your driver can drop everyone off at one of CityWalk\u2019s designated loading zones before coming back to retrieve you after you\u2019ve danced the night away.<\/p>\n

How to Spend New Year\u2019s Eve in Orlando With Family<\/h2>\n

Champagne toasts during an adults\u2019 night out sounds like a wonderful way to bring in the new year, but what if you want to take the kids along? Orlando\u2019s many theme parks have you covered for family-friendly New Year\u2019s events.<\/p>\n

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If you have a large family, piling everyone into multiple sedans or minivans isn\u2019t ideal. Tack on your extended family or your friends with their kids, and you\u2019ll need an even bigger caravan of cars. Skip the hassle of organizing transportation in multiple vehicles and book a private shuttle!<\/p>\n

Many hotels surrounding Orlando\u2019s theme parks offer shuttle services for guests, but when you\u2019re traveling with over a dozen children and adults, getting everyone on board a pre-scheduled shuttle can be difficult. Half of your group may be ready to go right on time, while everyone else is still getting ready for the day. Other hotel guests probably won\u2019t be too keen on departure being held up while you wait for your last person. A private charter bus rental will work with your schedule and get you to the park without needing to rush out the door.<\/p>\n

Travel on your own time while streaming classic movies like Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! <\/em>on your bus\u2019s TVs, or have a little party onboard your bus with a playlist of kid-friendly party jams. All the children can enjoy the ride together while parents sit back without the stress of theme park traffic. Call GOGO Charters Orlando at (407) 792-0330<\/strong> to book a charter bus for your family night out at the city\u2019s top theme parks.<\/p>\n

Hop on your bus and get ready for a magical time at these New Year\u2019s celebrations:<\/p>\n

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Walt Disney Resort<\/h3>\n

Disney has four parks at its Orlando resort, all of which have their own New Year\u2019s Eve events. If you\u2019re not sure which park to visit, check out the Disney website<\/a> to explore what each celebration has to offer. The Epcot and Magic Kingdom celebrations are the most popular among the four. Don\u2019t get us wrong, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are still great, but the festive productions aren\u2019t as big as Epcot\u2019s fireworks extravaganza and Magic Kingdom\u2019s sheer, well, magic.<\/p>\n

If your group has the financial means and plenty of time, buying a multi-day Park Hopper ticket is the best way to see a portion of each park during the holiday season. You won\u2019t need to choose between the parks, and you\u2019ll be able to take full advantage of each one\u2019s extended holiday hours.<\/p>\n

Quick Tips for Traveling to Disney on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h4>\n