The Holidays are coming to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal City Walk. This week, the resorts announced their special festivities for all the winter holidays. Starting November 21, guests can look forward to special experiences and dining options at a variety of the locations in Florida and California. Check out what they’ve got going on down below!
Holidays in the parks
- Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
From garlands to dazzling lights and other touches of wizarding splendor, guests can immerse themselves in festive holiday décor across all three wizarding world locations this season — including Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, and for the first time, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also warm up with hot Butterbeer and shop a selection of seasonal wizarding merchandise offerings to commemorate their visit.- Visitors will also enjoy popular holiday-themed experiences within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including special performances and seasonal melodies by The Frog Choir in Hogsmeade and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees in Diagon Alley, and the awe-inspiring nighttime spectacle, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – which brings the beloved characters and stories from the Harry Potter films to life in a breathtaking display of projection and special effects against Hogwarts castle.
Grinchmas & Other Cheerful Attractions
- Grinchmas in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure
The spirit of Grinchmas comes to life in Seuss Landing, where guests can step into the world of Who-ville with the fan-favorite stage show, “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” – a live retelling of the Dr. Seuss classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Guests can also meet and take a photo with the mean, green one himself – The Grinch – during special appearances at Honk Honkers daily and even encounter Whos throughout the festively decorated Seuss Landing, including a new Who-ville Tree Lot with a collection of whimsical trees themed to various Dr. Seuss characters. - Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s is back to fill the merry streets of Universal Studios Florida with larger-than-life balloons, vibrant holiday floats, appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me, beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar, and so much more. And it all culminates with a spectacular moment to light the park’s 80-foot Christmas tree led by the one and only Santa Claus. - Holiday Décor within Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe
In addition to the holiday décor in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Universal Orlando’s groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will also feature seasonal lighting and decorations in Celestial Park – the imaginative first world guests encounter at the theme park that features dining, entertainment and attractions against a backdrop of stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements.
Universal keeps the Holidays rolling
Over at Universal City Walk, the Red Coconut Club splits into Green and Red versions for the holidays. There’s special live entertainment and holiday cocktails to enjoy. Everything has a Mistletoe Pines Ski Lodge flavor. Go meet Earl the Squirrel and celebrate the season.
In Orlando, guests can look forward to some specialty holiday menu items at the various Universal Resort hotels. Hanukkah menorah lightings, Christmas tree lightings, and carolers abound. Universal’s Holiday Tour at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure are ramping it up for the season too with:
- An exclusive meet-and-greet with The Grinch and his faithful dog Max;
- Reserved viewing area for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s;
- Reserved seating area for “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular;”
- Cookie decorating, light bites and non-alcoholic beverages;
- An exclusive meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa Claus in Universal Studios Florida;
- And priority access to one pre-determined attraction at Universal Studios Florida.
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