Discover Thanksgiving feasts at Universal Orlando in 2023. A guide to dining options, menus, and reservations for a memorable holiday meal.
Looking for a delightful Thanksgiving Day meal during your Universal Orlando visit? Look no further! Universal Orlando Resort is serving up a bountiful array of Thanksgiving feasts that cater to all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re staying at one of the on-site hotels or you’re just a day guest, Universal Orlando has you covered. Here are the options for 2023:
Thanksgiving Day Meals in the Parks
There will be Thanksgiving Dinner offered in both the parks and City Walk.
- Thunder Falls Terrace in Islands of Adventure
- Confisco Grill in Islands of Adventure
- Lombard’s Seafood Grille in Universal Studios
- Bigfire American Fare in CityWalk
Thanksgiving Day Meals at the Premier Hotels
For reservations at any of the Premier Hotels, call 407-503-DINE (3463), or visit or call the concierge at 407-503-1200
Portofino Bay
Tuscan Ballroom Thanksgiving Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: Noon–8 pm
Price: $80 adult; $35 child (ages 3–9);
Entertainment: Live music
Menu: Thanksgiving Menu
Enjoy a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast in the Tuscan Ballroom, featuring a delectable buffet. The festive spread offers a wide variety of dishes to satisfy every palate, and live music adds to the celebratory atmosphere.
Mama Della’s Ristorante Thanksgiving Menu
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2023
Time: 5 pm–10 pm
Price: $65 adult; $25 child (ages 3–9);
Entertainment: Opera singers and strolling musicians
At Mama Della’s Ristorante, you can savor a special traditional Thanksgiving meal or choose from the regular menu items. The evening comes alive with the sounds of opera and strolling musicians.
Hard Rock Hotel
Avalon Ballroom Thanksgiving Breakfast Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 7 am–11 am
Price: $29 adult; $16 child (ages 3–9);
Kick off your Thanksgiving with a delightful breakfast buffet in the Avalon Ballroom. The early birds can indulge in a mouthwatering array of breakfast delights to start the holiday just right.
The Kitchen Thanksgiving Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 11 am–9 pm
Price: $75 adult; $35 child (ages 3–9);
Menu: Thanksgiving Buffet Menu
The Kitchen serves up a grand Thanksgiving buffet, complete with an extensive selection of dishes. For an extra special treat, adults can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for a nominal fee.
Royal Pacific Resort
Jake’s American Bar Thanksgiving Breakfast Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 7 am–Noon
Price: $29 adult; $16 child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3
Add-On: Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more
Start your Thanksgiving Day with a hearty breakfast buffet at Jake’s American Bar. Plus, adults can enhance their meal with all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Islands Dining Room Thanksgiving Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 11 am–9 pm
Price: $75 adult; $35 child (ages 3–9); complimentary under age 3
Add-On: Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more
Entertainment: Musician, hula dancers, and balloon artist
Menu: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu
Islands Dining Room offers a lavish Thanksgiving buffet, accompanied by live entertainment, including musicians, hula dancers, and a balloon artist to keep the festive spirit alive.
Thanksgiving Day Meals at other on-site hotels
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023 Time: 7 am—11 am
Price: $29 adult; $16 child (ages 3–9);
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more (tax and gratuity not included).
Thanksgiving Day Buffet in Amatista Cookhouse
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: Noon—9 pm Price: $75 adult; $35 child (ages 3–9);
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more
Menu: Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu
Cabana Bay
Bayliner Diner Thanksgiving Special
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: Noon–11 pm
Price: $21.99 adult; $11.99 child (ages 3–9)
Add-On: Pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person
Entertainment: Watch Thanksgiving Day Parades in Bayliner Diner at 9 am
Cabana Bay’s Bayliner Diner has a Thanksgiving meal special featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, and more. You can also enjoy Thanksgiving Day parades and turkey bowling in Galaxy Bowl.
Aventura Hotel
Urban Pantry Thanksgiving Meal Special (at Aventura Hotel)
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: Noon–11 pm
Price: $21.99 adult; $11.99 child (ages 3–9)
Add-On: Pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50 more per person
Aventura Hotel’s Urban Pantry presents a scrumptious Thanksgiving meal special, including turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, and a range of delicious sides.
Endless Summer Resort: Surfside and Dockside
Beach Break Cafe (at Surfside) & Pier 8 Market (at Dockside) Thanksgiving Specials
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 2 pm–10 pm
Price: $17.50 adult; $8 child (ages 3–9)
Enjoy a fantastic Thanksgiving meal at Surfside’s Beach Break Cafe and Dockside’s Pier 8 Market. Both locations offer a delectable feast with turkey, stuffing, cranberry compote, and more.
Have you had a Thanksgiving Day Meal at Universal Orlando?
With this guide to Universal Orlando Resort’s Thanksgiving dining options, you can choose the perfect place to savor a delightful meal and celebrate the holiday in style! Be sure to check the Universal Orlando website for the most up-to-date information!
