The holidays return to Universal Orlando this month! Beginning on November 22, you can experience the jolliest time of year while also enjoying one of your favorite theme parks. Join us to unwrap a season of thrills, fun, and excitement for the whole family. As part of your park admission, there are several experiences, characters, shows, and stories to take part in. Here are some of the highlights:

Christmas in the Wizarding World – Hogsmeade will be decked out with holiday magic. Grab a hot butterbeer and enjoy special holiday-themed performances by your favorite wizarding performers. As night falls on Hogsmeade, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” will come to life. An amazing projection show on the castle highlighting favorite holiday moments from the Harry Potter films.

Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure – Whoville has decked the halls! Enjoy whimsical holiday decor and interact with some of your favorite Whos. You can even have a chance to meet the mean, green one himself! The Grinch! Enjoy a wondrous stage show titled “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” based on the holiday favorite “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.

Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida – Enjoy larger than life balloons, festive floats, and your favorite characters in their holiday best. Inspired by Despicable Me, Shrek, and Madagascar, your favorites come to life in a Parade featuring Macy’s. To cap off the parade, there will be a special appearance by Santa on a magical float with a grand Christmas tree.

Additional festivities – Enjoy holiday themed food, beverages, and merchandise from an all new holiday shop. There will be an all-new Nutcracker hunt that you can participate across Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and City Walk.

Holiday Add-On Experiences – There are additional experiences that you can purchase to enhance your Holiday Vacation:

Universal Holiday Tour:

• An exclusive meet and greet with the Grinch and his faithful dog Max;
• Small plates, delectable desserts and non-alcoholic beverages in Universal Studios Florida;
• Reserved seating at the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” in Universal Islands of Adventure;
• An exclusive meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa Claus in Universal Studios Florida;
• An after hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle;”
• Priority access to Universal Studios Florida’s newest attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast (subject to change and based on availability).

Breakfast with the Grinch – Breakfast in Seuss Landing with the Grinch and other Seuss Landing favorite characters.

Holiday Celebrations outside the Parks:

Additional festivities are available at all eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Each hotel will be decorated and offer special holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

At City Walk, you can find special entertainment as well as menu offerings at select venues.

Holiday Special

Take advantage of some great promotions Universal is offering for November and December 2024. Let me assist in your planning one of the best gifts you can put under the tree. Or, surprise them and take them to Universal over the Holidays.

*Get 2 days free, with a 3 day ticket

*Up to a $1,000 dining card

*Up to 20% off a 4-night stay

*Save up to 20% in a suite

Reserve with me and travel by 12/31/24 and receive up to $100 gift card! My planning services are complimentary. Let me save you time and money and assist your family with their newest adventure! Ask about my “Adventure Pack”.