ICON Park invites locals and visitors to toast 2026 with a first-ever Beach Ball Drop, live entertainment, themed parties, and festive dining across International Drive
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2025) – ICON Park is closing out the holiday season in unforgettable fashion with a lineup of New Year’s Eve celebrations designed for every kind of countdown. From a first-ever Florida-style Beach Ball Drop to honky-tonk parties and elevated dining experiences, the I-Drive destination will be buzzing as it welcomes 2026.
ICON Park New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop presented by Pepsi
Ring in the new year, Florida-style, at ICON Park’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop, presented by Pepsi. The open-air celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with DJs and a lively party atmosphere across the lawn and promenade, leading up to the midnight countdown and signature beach ball drop. Guests can toast to 2026 with cocktails and specials available at The Lawn Bar, The Wheelhouse Bar, and four additional bars located throughout the ICON Park promenade.
New Year’s Eve at Tin Roof: Pink Pony Club
Tin Roof Orlando transforms into the Pink Pony Club for New Year’s Eve — a glitter-soaked celebration where country meets club vibes. Guests can enjoy live music, dancing, and a high-energy atmosphere leading into the new year.
Ole Red Orlando: New Year’s Eve Honky-Tonk
Ole Red Orlando invites guests to kick off 2026 with live country music from the Jaclyn Hayden Band, line dancing instruction from 5–10 p.m., party favors, and a midnight ball drop shown on its state-of-the-art screen. With scratch-made Southern favorites and no cover charge, it’s a country-fied New Year’s Eve celebration.
Brother Jimmy’s Ultimate NYE Rib Fest
Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Southern way at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ with its Ultimate NYE Rib Fest. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs for $49.99, choosing one or a combo of three signature rib styles, served with one side, cornbread, and your choice of beer or soda (two-hour limit; not shareable). The celebration also includes wall-to-wall football coverage, with the Texas vs. Michigan matchup airing on all TVs, plus a lively atmosphere fueled by ICON Park’s promenade DJ just outside the restaurant.
New Year’s Eve at Helena Modern Riviera
Helena Modern Riviera will welcome 2026 with an elevated New Year’s Eve dining experience featuring two distinct seatings, festive details, and a celebratory midnight toast. The first seating runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes a five-course prix fixe menu priced at $89 per adult and $45 for children. The second seating, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., offers a later-night celebration with a five-course prix fixe menu for $129 per adult and $45 for children, along with DJ entertainment, party favors, confetti poppers, and a midnight champagne toast to ring in the new year in Helena’s chic Riviera-inspired setting.
New Year’s Eve at The Winery & Tasting Room by Brewlando
Brewlando will offer a more intimate way to welcome 2026 with a ticketed New Year’s Eve celebration at The Winery & Tasting Room by Brewlando, located at ICON Park. Priced at $50 plus tax, the limited-capacity event features unlimited bubbly, artisan flatbreads, and curated charcuterie selections in a festive setting with views of the Orlando Eye. Guests 21 and over are invited to toast to the new year in style; advance ticket purchase is required and availability is limited.
A Festive Finish to the Holiday Season at ICON Park
ICON Park continues to spread holiday cheer through the end of December with seasonal experiences designed for families and visitors of all ages. Nightly Snow on the Lawn runs through December 30, bringing snowfall to the ICON Park lawn each evening from 7 to 8 p.m. for a magical winter atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy Movies on the Lawn, featuring The Grinch on December 23 at 7 p.m. and Trolls on December 30 at 7 p.m. On December 23, The Grinch will also make a special appearance at ICON Park from 5 to 8 p.m., allowing guests to snap festive photos before the movie begins. The official I-Drive District 50ft Holiday Tree will remain on display through the end of the year, providing a festive backdrop for end-of-season celebrations and family photos.
Helena Modern Riviera’s Christmas Brunch returns on December 25, offering a festive dining experience filled with coastal glamour and holiday sparkle. Guests can enjoy a special Christmas menu, champagne, and seasonal touches during two seatings from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and beginning again at 4 p.m., making it a stylish way to celebrate the holiday.
Additional holiday highlights across ICON Park include:
- Santa’s Workshop Experience (through Dec. 24), where families can capture professional holiday photos with Santa inside the Sky Lounge at The Orlando Eye
- SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium’s Deck the Seas (Nov. 21-Jan. 4), featuring festive underwater decor, interactive games, and special Scuba Claus appearances
- Museum of Illusions’ Snow Globe Spectacular, a limited-time winter activation featuring frosted illusions and a disco ball snowman photo experience
With festive holiday dining, nightly snowfall, visits with Santa, and immersive seasonal attractions, ICON Park provides one of Orlando’s most comprehensive holiday experiences, ending with an energetic New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2026.
To learn more about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com.
About ICON Park
ICON Park is a global leader in location-based entertainment in the most-visited destination in the U.S., attracting millions of guests each year with its unique collection of experiences, including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment, and shops—all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye.
ICON Park’s portfolio of 50+ tenants includes globally recognized brands that appeal to both families and adults. Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Darden’s Yard House, Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio’s, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and, opening soon, Blue Man Group. The developers of ICON Park are Flag Luxury Group and Torino Companies, which over the past 50 years have completed a combined total of $10 billion of leisure, entertainment, and retail properties, with another $4 billion of new developments in their pipelines. The partnership is a national leader in developing, owning, and operating entertainment and retail properties in gateway cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and Orlando, with $2 billion of projects completed and another $2 billion in the pre-development stage. Its portfolio includes ICON Park in Orlando and Las Vegas Strip properties 63 CityCenter, Harmon Corner, and a yet-to-be-developed site adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
