What Are Your Thanksgiving Day Dining Options at Universal Orlando Resort?

The United States Thanksgiving holiday brings many people to the Orlando area theme parks. Those people need some place to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Where can guests enjoy a Thanksgiving Day meal while at Universal Orlando?

Obviously, Universal Orlando Resort guests could eat anything for Thanksgiving, right? They are enjoying a holiday. Ice cream for breakfast is an acceptable thing on vacation – so we hear. Some of the Universal CityWalk Orlando restaurants will have special menus on Thanksgiving Day.

However, the Universal Orlando Resort hotel, in partnership with Loews, has several quality options for Thanksgiving Day meals. Remember, all guests can visit the hotels, and Universal Orlando provides free quick transportation to all the hotels from Universal CityWalk Orlando.

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special at Beach Break Café (Surfside) and Pier 8 Market (Dockside)

The Thanksgiving options at the food courts at the two value resort hotels cost $17.50 for an adult and $8 for children ages three to nine. The meal will be served from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The special plated meal includes oven-roasted turkey, house-made cranberry compote, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, and a roll.

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Urban Pantry at Universal’s Aventura Hotel

This special menu will be served from noon until 11:00 p.m. on November 23. 2023. This meal includes roasted turkey breast, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, traditional stuffing, sage butter sweet potato casserole (toasted pecans, roasted marshmallows), and green bean casserole (mushroom veloute, crispy onions). The meal costs $21.99 for adults and $11.99 for a child. Guests may add a piece of pecan or pumpkin pie for $5.50.

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special in Bayliner Diner at Cabana Bay Beach Resort

On Thanksgiving Day (U.S.A.) from noon until 11:00 p.m., the Bayliner Diner will serve a very similar meal to the one at the Urban Pantry. The pricing is also the same.

Still, in a yearly tradition, guests can watch the Thanksgiving Day Parades in Bayliner Diner on the large screen featured in this retro-style food court. This starts at 9:00 a.m. on November 23, 2023.

Bowling

In addition, at Cabana Bay Beach Resort, guests can see how many “turkeys” they can score at Galaxy Bowl. On November 23, the bowling alley will open at noon for guests to enjoy some fun.

Thanksgiving Day Meals in Amatista Cookhouse at Sapphire Falls

Amatista Cookhouse will offer a special breakfast buffet from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You can make reservations for this meal at (407) 503-DINE (3463). Also, a special Thanksgiving Day buffet will be served from noon until 9:00 p.m. That main buffet cost $75 for adults and $35 for children. Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more.

Thanksgiving Meals at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Jake’s American Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort will have a breakfast buffet from 7:00 until noon. This costs $29 for adults and $16 for children. Like Amatista Cookhouse, guests can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more.

The all-you-care-to-enjoy beverage fun happens at Islands Dining Room for a lunch or dinner buffet. This buffet happens from 11:00 – 9:00 p.m. This one cost $75 for adults and $35 for children. The scheduled entertainment will be a musician, hula dancers, and a balloon artist.

Thanksgiving Day Buffets at the Hard Rock Hotel

Similar-style buffet meals will happen at the Hard Rock Hotel. The restaurants there will have a breakfast buffet and a lunch/dinner meal with a similar price for guests to Royal Pacific Resort.

Thanksgiving Meals at Lowes Portofino Bay Resort

A few Thanksgiving Day meal options round out our list from Lowes Portofino Bay Resort. For example, a Thanksgiving Day buffet happens from noon until 8:00 p.m. on November 23, 2023. This will feature live music. The price for this buffet will be $80 for adults and $35 for children ages three to nine.

Over at Mama Della’s Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Resort, a special Thanksgiving menu will be served from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The evening will feature entertainment, such as opera singers & strolling musicians. The cost will be $65 for adults and $25 for children ages three to nine.

If you are looking for a Thanksgiving Day meal, Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels have plenty of options for you. As always, eat like you mean it!