The Holidays at Universal Orlando enchants the season with Christmas in the Wizarding World,
Grinchy encounters, a larger-than-life parade and frogtastically fun decor,
food and drinks throughout Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida.
With so much festive fun hoppening, here are some experiences you won’t want to miss!
Christmas in the Wizarding World While the snow on the rooftops of Hogsmeade and
even hot Butterbeer are now around all year long, a special holiday magic enchants the Wizarding
World of Harry Potter during the holiday season. Get bewitched by the dulcet tones of Celestina
Warbeck and the Banshees over in Diagon Alley. Then, take the train over to Hogsmeade where our
croaking cohorts in Hogwarts’ Frog Choir sing some holiday favorites from both the wizarding
and muggle worlds. Don’t froget to end your day with The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,
a spellbinding projection show that lights up the night from sunset to park close.
Decor
Both theme parks at Universal Orlando are beautifully adorned for the holiday season.
Seuss Landing is the most spectacularly decorated, with so many baubles and tinsel wrapped around
just about everything in sight. At night, the 2 white Christmas trees at the entrance
of Seuss Landing illuminate with different colors and animations, so be sure to stop by
this island once the sun sets! Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley also feature festive decorations
such as garland and lights along the buildings of the Wizarding World. Just outside of Diagon Alley,
the London waterfront gets gorgeously lit up in golden lights at dusk … but that’s
not all! At Universal Studios, the streets of Hollywood and New York are lined in wreaths,
ribbons and ornaments galore, as are the shops in the Port of Entry at Islands of Adventure.
Food
All around Universal Orlando, you’ll find specially-themed holiday food and beverages!
Try some gloriously green goodies at the food stand outside the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular
and Hop on Pop in Seuss Landing or snack on toasted nuts and gingerbread cookies at the
Holiday Tribute Store. Looking for something a little heartier? Hit up the food trucks in
Production Central and San Francisco or choose from sweet or savory pressed sandwiches at the
food booth in Battery Park. Of course, it wouldn’t be the holidays without eggnog!
Find several different versions (both spiked and tadpole-friendly) at Battery Park or the brand
new Mistletoe Pines Village in CityWalk, along with other tasty treats and sweets.
Macy’s + where to stand
Back and better than ever is Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s! This parade — with its
larger-than-life balloons and festive floats — hoppens nightly at Universal Studios and features
favorite characters from beloved franchises such as “Shrek”, “Despicable Me” and “Madagascar”.
Be sure to secure a spot in front of the Tribute Store to watch Santa light the giant Christmas
Tree at the end of the parade or, if you’re trying to make it to the show at Hogwarts
before the night is through, grab a spot on the streets of Hollywood where the parade starts.
Tribute Store
The Holiday Tribute Store has made a holly, jolly return to Universal Studios Florida!
This year, you can shop for merry merchandise in four different festively themed rooms.
Enter Santa’s Workshop during the busy season and see if you’ve made the Nice List, check out Earl
the Squirrel’s delightfully nut-scented Christmas Curious Museum & Emporium, hike to the Grinch’s
Lair atop the peaks of Mt. Crumpit and dance the night away at the Wizarding World’s Yule Ball.
The Grinch
We saved the greenest and meanest for last — The Grinch!
The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular is a who-larious and touching show for all ages.
But guests can also meet the Grinch face-to-face … and the photo-ops are every bit as fun as you
might think. Catch up with the Maven of Mischief at All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing.