Watch a midnight movie in Orlando. Movie theaters like Cobb Theatre's Plaza Cinema Cafe (cobbtheatres.com), with 12 theaters; Universal Studios Orlando Resort's AMC Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX (universalorlando.com) and Regal's Pointe Orlando Stadium 20 with IMAX (regmovies.com), both with 20 theaters, all show movies on or around midnight. All theaters feature expanded concessions such as hot dogs, fries and pizza. Wine and beer are served at Plaza Cinema Cafe and AMC Universal, and AMC Universal features high-backed rocking chairs in the theaters.
Meet a few friends in one of Orlando's nightclubs in Universal CityWalk (universalorlando.com), a 30-acre entertainment complex. Red Coconut Club, with its mix of retro Vegas, Cuban and tiki decor, is a nightclub and lounge where you can sip the club's signature martinis in the balcony, at the tables inside or at the bar. Dance to live music or to a DJ's beats. Red Coconut Club has two levels and is open every night until 2 a.m. Take the stage and perform with a live band and backup singers at CityWalk's 440-seat karaoke club, Rising Star. The club features hundreds of songs to choose from, features a full bar with signature cocktails and is open until 2 a.m. every night.
SAK (sak.com) is a 200-seat impromptu comedy club where you can watch the Early Show. The show starts at 11:30 p.m. every Saturday and is described by SAK as being "so late, it's early." The show's short-form improvisations are led by SAK Comedy Lab's ensemble members. At the time of publication, admission to the Early Show is $10. However, if you watch the two shows scheduled before the Early Show, admission is half-price.
Count down the New Year in different venues in Orlando. New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World Resort (disneyworld.disney.go.com) features DJs and dance parties, a parade and multiple fireworks displays from early evening to midnight. New Year's Eve at Universal CityWalk features a party with live performances, a gourmet buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Celebrate New Year's Eve in SeaWorld Orlando (seaworld.com) by dancing to the beats of a DJ and watching the fireworks at the Waterfront. You can also watch the fireworks in Lake Eola Park (cityoforlando.net) or see the New Year's Eve show at the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament (medievaltimes.com). Or, attend the New Year's Eve street party on Church Street (no website; 55 W. Church St.; Orlando) in downtown Orlando, featuring a large video wall, confetti cannons, fireworks and the traditional Orange Drop, 100 feet above Church Street.
