Universal Orlando Ready for Winter Holiday Celebrations

Image: Universal Orlando's holiday festivities. (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort Media)
Image: Universal Orlando's holiday festivities. (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort Media)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:35 AM ET, Wed November 20, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort announced that its winter holiday celebrations would kick off on Friday and run daily through December 31.

Visitors to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure can enjoy holiday season festivities included with theme park admission, such as Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.

Guests can take their festivities to the next level with special add-on experiences, including The Universal Holiday Tour, exclusive meet and greets with Santa Claus, and The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast at Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal Islands of Adventure.

At Universal CityWalk, travelers will experience live entertainment and themed holiday cocktails through December 31, as well as meet and greets with Earl the Squirrel on select dates from November 29 through December 29 at CityWalk Plaza. 

In addition, all Universal Orlando hotels will be decorated for the season and offer special menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve in addition to special holiday celebrations, including Christmas tree lightings, Hannukah menorah lighting ceremonies and more.

Visitors can enjoy holiday-themed food and beverage offerings across the destination, including a Peppermint Cheesecake Bar, Pistachio Holiday Wreath, Roasting Chestnuts Mont Blanc, and Grinch-themed treats like Grinch Cookies. 

Last week, Universal Orlando announced its popular Mardi Gras experience will return to Universal Studios Florida from February 1 through March 30, 2025.


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