Ways to ring in 2022
After another 12 months of frustrating headlines and pandemic precautions, 2021 is finally coming to a close. Plenty of revelers should be content to forget the headaches this year brought and ring in 2022.
Luckily, a number of Orlando-area venues are hosting celebrations with live entertainment, drinks and even some fireworks.
Here are ideas for ringing in the new year in Central Florida.
Thornton Park hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Street Party with DJs, jumbotrons, open bar tickets and seven venues for partying. General admission costs $20, while open bar tickets cost $60 and VIP access costs $95. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 on East Washington Street in Orlando. More information: thorntonparkstreetparty.com
Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando hosts its annual block party with thousands of revelers spread throughout eight venues. The street will feature a live DJ, LED video walls and a light show. A complimentary champagne toast is available at midnight. Tickets start at $25 for general admission. Festivities kick off at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at 25 Wall St. in Orlando. More information: eventbrite.com
SAK Comedy Lab hosts several improv shows for New Year’s Eve guests. Enjoy all-ages shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($20 each). Late-night visitors can see an NYE show ($25) at 10 p.m. Dec. 31, followed by a midnight champagne toast, at 29 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: sakcomedylab.com
Howl at the Moon Orlando brings lots of live entertainment to New Year’s Eve guests with open bar tickets available, dueling piano bar music and food available. General admission tickets cost $20; open bar tickets are $65 each. Find the festivities beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at 8815 International Drive in Orlando. More information: howlatthemoon.com
The Abbey brings together revelers with 80s hits performed by Rockit Fly all night long. General admission costs $25; the venue also offers VIP packages and unlimited champagne add-ons. Enjoy the
celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at 100 S. Eola Drive in Orlando. More information: eventbrite. com
Jewel Speakeasy is ringing in 2022 with a roaring 1920s-style New Year’s Eve party. Guests will step through a secret bookcase and into a classy cocktail lounge with live performances from dueling pianos. Tickets cost $49 or $99 for the open bar package. Explore the event beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at 6400 Carrier Drive in Orlando. More information: jewelorlando.com
Hourglass Brewing hosts a “New Year Pajama Jam” at both brewery locations. Those who wear PJs can
receive 22 percent off all corked bottles. All guests can enjoy relaxed vibes, bottle releases, games, popcorn and the ball drop showing on the big screen. There’s no cover charge for the festivities beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Longwood and 2500 Curry Ford Road in Orlando. More information: facebook.com
German American Society of Central Florida hosts a New Year’s Eve gala with the theme, “A Night in Hollywood.” Enjoy music from the Europa Band, plus party favors, food and a traditional balloon drop and toast at midnight. Formal
or cocktail attire is required for this all-ages event. Tickets prices range for members and non-members. Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 at 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry. More information: eventbrite. com
Tori Tori on Mills Avenue will bring together the DOMU Dynasty for an evening of open bar drinks, light bites, a photo booth and a livestream of the ball drop from Times Square. Tickets cost $135 each. Festivities start at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at 720 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando. More information: eventbrite.com
Enzian brings a cinema-centric New Year’s Eve party to guests with a James
Bond-themed soiree. Prizes will be handed out for those with the best “Bond fit.” Enjoy bubbly, hors d’oeuvres and special cocktails at this 21 and up event. General admission costs $99 with an open bar; VIP packages are available. More information: enzian.org
Resolution NYE at Ember Orlando aims to bring a stress-free way to party with affordable drinks and food, champagne bottle specials and hookahs available. General admission tickets start at $20, and high-tops can be reserved starting at $200 for a group of four. Celebrations begin at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at 42 W. Central Blvd. in Orlando. More information: eventbrite.com
Tin Roof Orlando is helping guests ring in 2022 Vegas style. Find the “biggest party in Icon Park” with DJs, live bands, games and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $25 for VIP “fast pass” entry; VIP packages are available. Bands start playing in the afternoon at 8371 International Drive in Orlando. More information: tinrooforlando.com
Icebar Orlando brings in 2022 with a Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash featuring casino games, DJs, ice sculptures and a Britney Spears impersonator. Entry starts at $50. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at 8967 International Drive in Orlando. More information: icebarorlando.com
The Promenade at Sunset Walk Orlando provides a street party with entertainment including DJs, street performers, live musicians, dancers and more. At midnight, guests can enjoy a fireworks display and confetti storm to enter 2022. Tickets for this all-ages event cost $30 (kids ages 10 and younger enter for free). More information: eventbrite.com
Drive Shack in Lake Nona is inviting revelers to swing in the New Year by wearing festive attire and reserving a bay at the modern driving range. Packages include party favors, unlimited soft drinks, a complimentary appetizer station and more. Packages start at $199 per bay, which can accommodate up to six people. Festivities kick off at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at 7285 Corner Drive in Orlando. More information: driveshack. com or eventbrite.com