Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort Holidays 2024 dates to be announced
2023 dates: November 17 – Dec 31
Grinchmas™ – Universal’s Isle of Adventure
Seuss Landing in Universal’s Island of Adventure will be all dressed up with holiday trimmings inspired by Dr. Seuss’s Who-ville. There is no additional charge to attend as, Grinchmas is included with your theme park ticket and is perfect for all ages.
Don’t miss the fun, live show: Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular, full of sarcasm, music, laughter and holiday fun!
A Grinch character meet and photo opportunity is available to lift your holiday spirits with Grinchy snark and sass!
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s – Universal Studios Florida
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s is a holiday parade you will not forget. Huge parade balloons, dancers, and favorite character appearances from some of your favorite stories including Shrek, Despicable me including the Minions, Madagascar and more.
Finding a parade viewing spot is easy as the holiday parade wind throughout Universal Studios Florida with the music, merriment and wonder of the holiday season! But your MAT Advisors have a few favorites!
This holiday parade will bring smiles and wonder to all ages, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for Santa as well!
Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Each night from dusk to park closing, you can experience the Magic of Christmas as Hogwarts™ castle lights up with a spectaular show with projections, music and favorite movie moments for the holidays.
The Wizarding World is magical year round, but when festive holiday decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade™ in Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida, it seems even more magical!
The whole family will enjoy seasonal spins on live entertainment from both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees.
No words needed: Hot Butterbeer™ = pure holiday magic.
Mannheim Steamroller Holiday Concerts – Universal Studios Florida
On select nights Universal theme park guests can attend Mannheim Steamroller concerts on the Music Plaza Stage near the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster.
Mannheim Steamroller Concert is available on select dates. 2024 Universal Mannheim Steamroller dates have not been released yet; however concerts were on December 2, 3, 9 and 10 in 2023.
You will want to arrive a little early to these Christmas classics concerts as they are quite popular and there is no additional charge to attend. This concert is included with your daytime theme park ticket admission and will get all ages into the Holiday spirit.
The Holiday Tribute Store – Universal Studios Florida
The Holiday Tribute Store is more fun than it sounds. The tribute store rotates seasonally and is part museum, part treat shop, and of course part gift shop.
Universal Team Members create four fabulously immersive and ridiculously themed rooms filled floor to ceiling with intellectual property props, bits of imagination, clever details, unique merchandise and more. In 2023 themes were: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Seuss Landing, Earl the Squirrel (Universal’s holiday mascot), and a cozy Christmas at home.
This stop has become a cult-favorite for frequent Universal Orlando guests! It’s worth stopping in to look for the details and grab a tasty treat!
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