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 Universal Orlando Resort invites you to unwrap a season of thrills, fun and excitement for the whole family with its destination-wide Holidays celebration – beginning Friday, November 22 and running daily through Tuesday, December 31. As part of admission to the theme parks, guests can enjoy festive experiences including the “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade; to meeting everyone’s favorite mean, green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas; to watching larger-than-life floats and balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, and so much more. Plus, you will want to take your holiday festivities at Universal Orlando to the next level with a stay at one of Universal’s hotels – all of which will be decked out in holiday décor and feature seasonal experiences – or by purchasing add-on, in-park experiences like The Universal Holiday Tour and The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast. It is time to start planning your visit and take advantage of a variety of offers, including the all-new Dining Card Vacation Package! This offer includes theme park admission, hotel accommodations and an included food and beverage dining card worth up to $1,000 to use at select restaurants and dining locations throughout the Universal Orlando Resort! For more information about the new Dining Card Vacation Package, click here. Here is an overview of all the in-park excitement and merriment taking over Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season:  Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure With festively themed décor, garland and twinkling lights adorning the streets of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, guests will be surrounded by holiday magic as they explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this holiday season. Guests can grab a Hot Butterbeer and enjoy special holiday-themed performances by The Frog Choir, comprised of Hogwarts students and their giant frogs, in Hogsmeade, or dance along with the hit-sensation Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees in Diagon Alley. As night falls in Hogsmeade, the nighttime spectacle, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” returns – bringing to life an awe-inspiring projection show on Hogwarts castle highlighting Christmas moments and holiday cheer inspired by the cherished characters and stories from the “Harry Potter” films.  Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure Guests can enjoy a live retelling of the Dr. Seuss holiday classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in the beloved stage show, “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.” Plus, Seuss Landing will transport guests directly to Who-ville, where they’ll be surrounded by whimsical holiday décor and enjoy special appearances from the Whos and even get a chance for a photo opportunity with the mean-one himself – the Grinch!  Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida Beloved pop culture-inspired stories and characters from Illumination’s Despicable Me, DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar – along with cherished holiday traditions – come to life as larger-than-life balloons and colorful holiday floats during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. And capping off the picturesque parade is a special appearance by Santa Claus and the magnificent lighting of a grand 80-foot Christmas tree in Universal Studios Florida. And the holiday festivities don’t stop there. Guests will also be able to enjoy themed food and beverage, shop seasonal merchandise from an all-new Holiday Tribute Store, enjoy meet and greets with their favorite characters who are also in the holiday spirit – including the fan-favorite Earl the Squirrel, and take part in an all-new Holiday Nutcracker Hunt that will take them on a scavenger hunt across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk. Holiday Experiences that are available for an additional cost include:  The Universal Holiday Tour (available for an additional cost) Guests can enjoy a guided journey through popular holiday experiences across the destination with The Universal Holiday Tour, which includes:
 The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast at Universal Islands of Adventure (available for an additional cost)
Guests can start their day alongside the Grinch and other favorite characters from Seuss Landing while dining on delicious breakfast items like Green Eggs and Ham and Cindy-Lou Who’s Belgian Waffles during “The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast.” The plated breakfast takes place in Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal Islands of Adventure on select dates beginning November 22 through December 30 for $62.82 (tax inclusive) per adult and $35.13 (tax inclusive) per child (ages 3-9). Holiday Celebrations at Universal Orlando’s Hotels Guests can enjoy additional holiday festivities at all eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels, each of which will be decked out with festive décor for the season. Special menus will be offered for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s and guests can join in on holiday celebrations, including Christmas tree lightings, Hannukah menorah lighting ceremonies, strolling carolers and more. Universal CityWalkUniversal CityWalk is also getting into the holiday spirit with specialty entertainment and menu offerings at select venues. Book your Universal Resort vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations and you'll receive our concierge vacation planning services complimentary when you book a Universal Resort stay with theme park tickets. Your agent will help you dining reservations and activity reservations; recommendations on where to eat; what rides to ride; tips and tricks to make the most of your day and so much more! Request a quote today or you can contact a Simply Perfect Vacations agent for more details about a Universal Orlando vacation! To get Universal vacation news like this along with other travel news and highlights delivered straight to your email inbox, sign up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up, you'll get our mini-guide to the Walt Disney World theme parks AND Universal Orlando parks for FREE!
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Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to set their festive side free with its destination-wide Holidays celebration kicking off next month. Guests can experience a mix of merry and mischief brought to life from holiday classics to experiences inspired by pop culture icons, creating a memorable holiday atmosphere unlike any other beginning Friday, November 17 and running daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season.  Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure Holiday magic fills The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as the streets of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade transform into a wizarding holiday wonderland overflowing with festively themed décor, lights, garland and more. The nighttime spectacle, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” returns to Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure bringing to life a stunning projection show highlighting Christmas moments and holiday spirit inspired by the beloved characters and stories of the “Harry Potter” films. The Frog Choir, comprised of Hogwarts students and their giant croaking frogs also returns to Hogsmeade with a special holiday-themed performance, plus guests can groove to the music of the wizarding world’s most popular singing sensation, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees, in Diagon Alley.  Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida Guests will gaze in awe as beloved pop culture-inspired stories from Illumination’s Despicable Me and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar fill the streets of Universal Studios Florida during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. These beloved stories come to life as larger-than-life balloons, colorful holiday floats and hundreds of jolly performers embark on a picturesque journey that culminates in a stunning finale including a special appearance by Santa Claus and the lighting of the magnificent 80-foot Christmas tree.  Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure
Revel in the spirit of Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure where the Grinch stars in the live retelling of the Dr. Seuss holiday classic, the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular.” Seuss Landing will transport guests into a whimsical atmosphere decked out with oversized candy canes, twisty Christmas trees, stunning tinsel ornaments and more. There will even be appearances from the Whos from Who-ville and a special photo opportunity that brings guests face-to-face with the mean, green one himself, the Grinch. Mannheim Steamroller at Universal Studios Florida The top-selling holiday artist of all time, Mannheim Steamroller, will return to Universal Studios Florida to get guests into the holiday spirit with live performances on December 2, 3, 9 and 10. If that wasn’t enough, there’s even more Holiday cheer to be found around every corner at Universal Orlando Resort with a wide variety of additional, unique add-on experiences. Book your Universal Resort vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations and you'll receive our concierge vacation planning services complimentary when you book a package with theme park tickets. We will help you dining reservations and activity reservations; recommendations on where to eat; what rides to ride; tips and tricks to make the most of your day and so much more! Request a quote today or you can contact a Simply Perfect Vacations agent for more details about a Walt Disney World vacation! To get Universal vacation news like this along with other travel news and highlights delivered straight to your email inbox, sign up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up, you'll get our mini-guide to the Walt Disney World theme parks AND Universal Orlando parks for FREE! |
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