Universal Orlando’s Resort hotels will host a variety of special Thanksgiving celebrations to kick off the Holiday Season.
Feast at Universal Orlando:
- Loews’ Universal Orlando Resort hotels have announced several exciting Thanksgiving offerings for guests visiting the resort over the holiday.
- On Thursday, November 28th, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will all host Thanksgiving Day Buffets.
- Trattoria del Porto (Portofino Bay) 12PM-8PM – Savor the classic flavors of Thanksgiving with slow-roasted turkey, herb-crusted beef rib roast and seafood delights paired alongside Italian dishes such as five-cheese tortellini. The buffet-style dining experience will also feature live music. The experience costs $85/adult and $35/child aged 3-9. You can check out the full menu and make reservations here.
- The Kitchen (Hard Rock Hotel) 11AM-9PM – Rock out with a classic Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, prime rib, and an assortment of sides. The experience also features a seafood station, desserts, and live entertainment. The experience costs $80/adult and $40/child aged 3-9. You can check out the full menu and make reservations here.
- Islands Dining Room (Royal Pacific) 11AM-9PM – Inspired by the flavors of the South Seas, enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet featuring sushi and stir fry stations alongside carved turkey and prime rib. Feel the rhythm of the islands with live ukulele players and hula dancers. A balloon artist will also be available to entertain kids during the buffet experience. The event costs $80/adult and $40/child aged 3-9. You can check out the full menu and make reservations here.
- Amatista Cookhouse (Sapphire Falls) 12PM-9PM – Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, including turkey, prime rib, a ceviche display, and a selection of sides and desserts. A live Caribbean soloist will bring the buffet experience to life, with a face painter and balloon artist available to entertain kids. The experience costs $80/adult and $40/child aged 3-9. You can check out the full menu and make reservations here.
- Loews Portofino Bay will also host a lavish three-course Thanksgiving dinner at Mama Della’s Ristorante featuring seasonal offerings like creamy garlic cauliflower soup, pan-seared Chilean duck breast, and a dark chocolate praline crunch bar. To enhance the holiday with Italian charm, opera singers and musicians will soundtrack your Thanksgiving celebration. The prix-fixe Thanksgiving dining experience is offered from 5PM-10PM and will cost $70/adult and $25/child aged 3-9. You can check out the menu and make reservations here.
- The fun doesn’t end on Thanksgiving day! On Friday, November 29th, check out Portofino Bay’s Holiday Harbor Nights. From 6:30PM-9PM, enjoy delicious cuisine, an array of wines and live performances by The Buzzcatz all while being immersed in the Italian charm of Harbo Piazza and Portofino’s shimmering holiday decorations. Available for ages 21+, the event runs $85/person which includes unlimited access to the food and wine offerings and complimentary self-park or discounted valet parking. Seating is first-come first-served, but the event does offer a reserved table for 10, which runs for $900 and includes general admission and a private table closest to the band’s performance during the entirety of the event. You can book tickets and check out all the amazing food and beverage offerings here.
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