May 21, 2009 - Editors Note: Universal Orlando has not announced plans for July 4th celebrations. The information listed below was for 2008. Please check back.
Fire up the party for Orlando's biggest 4th of July at Universal CityWalk. The big bash will include live music, an all-American cookout and games, plus fireworks from both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Preferred viewing is $10.00 (tax inclusive).
Celebrate at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville where your reserved seats for the best view of Universal Orlando's fireworks from Margaritaville's second floor balcony. The $100.00 inclusive per person charge will include a cocktail buffet, including signature Buffett dishes such as Jamaica Mistaica Wings and Jimmy Crab Cakes, a chef-attended carving station as well as fruit, cheese, veggies, desserts and coffee. Prizes will be given for the best Parrothead-4th of July attire. The 9:00 p.m. to midnight party also includes a three-hour premium open bar along with a welcome Lei and Margarita served in a sourvenir glass.
The 21-and-up crowd can enjoy the following venues:
- Red Coconut Club is now open with Paul Vesco Band performing nightly. No cover until 9:00 p.m., then $7.00. Complimentary valet parking.
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, $7.00 cover after 8:00 p.m.
- CityJazz welcomes those 18 and up with $7.00 cover. Herb Williams will be performing July 4th.
- Bob Marley's A Tribute to Freedom with Mystik NRG. $7.00 cover after 8:00 p.m. (21 and up after 9:00 p.m.)
- the groove offers mainstream dance music nightly with a $7.00 cover after 9:00 p.m.
