Epic holiday traditions are back at Universal Orlando! The festivities are bigger and louder than ever for 51 days and nights, beginning November 13th through January 2nd.
Halloween has quickly come and gone, as Christmas is already moving in! Universal has dropped five big reasons to celebrate the upcoming merry season…
Holiday Tribute Store
We’re so excited for this one… the Holiday Tribute Store will return, with four fully themed rooms to shop for the perfect holiday gift and enjoy some seasonal treats. Any guesses on what the rooms will be themed after this year? While you’re there, pick up a Holiday Tree Hunt brochure, which outlines the locations of 15 designed trees, and collect an exclusive ornament to commemorate the scavenger hunt experience!
Check out last year’s Holiday Tribute Store here!
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Join in the celebration of Christmas throughout Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and London, as they’re magically adorned with themed decorations and lights, with holiday-themed performances filling the air.
Take in Frog Choir Christmas carols, or Celestina Warbeck & the Banshees performing traditional favorites throughout the day…
All before capping off the evening at Hogwarts as the castle is illuminated with holiday spirit and favorite Christmas moments from the films, a la projection mapping.
Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure
See the maven of mischief himself as the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular returns! This is a hilarious live retelling of Dr. Suess’ holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring the Grinch and Whos from Who-ville.
The celebration continues in Suess Landing, which will be completely transformed into a holiday wonderland filled with oversized candy, wreaths, trees, sparkling tinsel, and colorful lights at night. You’ll want to keep an eye out for Whos spreading even more Who-liday joy as they prepare for their favorite time of the year.
Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s
The Macy’s Holiday Parade finally returns! While we enjoyed the up close and personal time with the balloons last year, we’re excited to party with a parade again. More than 30 larger-than-life balloons will take the streets of Universal Studios, along with decorated floats, festive performers, and appearances from favorite characters from Despicable Me, Shrek, Madagascar, and more.
Mannheim Steamroller Concerts
Mannheim Steamroller (The best-selling holiday artist of all time!) will once again fill the air with the spirit of the season. Enjoy live performances at the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida on the following nights: December 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th.
Universal’s Holiday Tour
• Meet the mean, green one himself, the Grinch, in Seuss Landing while enjoying a delicious Hot Cocoa Bar
• Experience an after-hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – a spectacular transformation of Hogwarts castle with a stunning projection of holiday spirit and Christmas moments inspired by beloved Harry Potter films
• Take advantage of a reserved viewing area for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s – where more than 30 larger-than-life balloons and floats, and hundreds of performers take to the streets of Universal Studios Florida
• Watch the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes during a live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic in the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” with reserved seating and, after, join the merry Whos from Who-ville for an exclusive on-stage Q&A session
• Meet and greet with Santa and receive one My Universal Photos digital download
• Receive a Universal’s Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to participate in a merry quest to find 15 holiday trees throughout various merchandise locations within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk
Universal’s Holiday Tour pricing starts at $69.99 plus tax, and separate park-to-park admission is required. To book your tour, visit here.
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Let’s Hear From You!
There’s much more to come! How about those tasty menus full of wintertime snacks and drinks? And perhaps we’ll see another holiday-themed Tribute Store? We can’t wait to see what else Universal has in store for the season… stay tuned!
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