Universal Orlando Resort Kicks Off Its Destination-Wide HolidayCelebration This Saturday, November 14, With Uniquely Universal Traditions, Beloved Characters And Festive[...]

Guests Can Enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, New Holiday Décor at Universal Epic Universe, Festive Food, New Jolly Merchandise and More

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Orlando, Fla. (November 11, 2026) - 'Tis the season for a Universe of festive thrills and excitement at Universal Orlando Resort as the destination kicks off its annual Holidays celebration this Saturday, November 14 through January 3, 2027. Guests can enjoy fun festivities across the destination inspired by beloved holiday stories, characters and traditions, like Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across all three wizarding world lands, Grinchmas in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's at Universal Studios Florida. Plus, Universal Epic Universe joins the holiday excitement with new holiday décor debuting at Super Mario Land in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, while the cosmic winter wonderland of Celestial Park returns for the holiday season with even more glittering Christmas trees. Guests can also enjoy seasonal food and beverage and parks' exclusive merchandise to get into the holiday spirit. And the holiday cheer doesn't stop at the theme parks. A stay at one of Universal Orlando's hotels is the best way to experience the season, giving guests a festive home base just moments from all the holiday excitement across the destination.

With holiday cheer at every corner, here's an overview of how guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of year at Universal Orlando Resort:

HOLLY, JOLLY IN-PARK EXPERIENCES

UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE
For the first time, Universal Orlando's newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will feature special holiday décor, festive merchandise and food at Super Mario Land in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. In How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, the holiday tradition of Snoggletog - the annual winter celebration featured in films - will come to life as the vibrant world is decked in festive décor, seasonal merchandise, plus other photo-op worthy moments. Celestial Park will also transform into a cosmic winter wonderland complete with even more twinkling trees and holiday-themed fountain displays throughout the day at the Cosmos Fountain.

CHRISTMAS IN THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will enchant guests across all three wizarding world lands this holiday season: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe. Each location will feature festive décor, sparkling lights, wonderous merchandise and holiday entertainment.

Beyond the festive décor, guests visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade can also experience "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle," a spectacular projection show that illuminates Hogwarts castle with stunning visual effects inspired by holiday moments and characters from the Harry Potter films.

GRINCHMAS
The whimsical wonderland of Grinchmas comes to life in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure, where guests can enjoy the "Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular," a live stage show based on the Dr. Seuss classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Plus, guests can meet the mean, green one himself, The Grinch, stroll the dazzling Who-Ville Tree Lot, shop for Who-Ville inspired holiday gifts and more.

UNIVERSAL'S HOLIDAY PARADE FEATURING MACY'S
Holiday cheer takes to the streets of Universal Studios Florida with Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's. The nightly parade features larger-than-life balloons alongside elaborately themed floats inspired by beloved characters from Illumination's Despicable Me and DreamWorks Animation's Shrek and Madagascar, as well as timeless holiday favorites. The festive procession culminates with a Christmas tree lighting led by none other than Santa Claus himself.

In December, the all-new adorable Earl the Squirrel balloon with join the parade fleet. Showcasing the cherished original character sporting his signature winter cap and favorite blue lightbulb, the 30.4-foot-balloon will make its official debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade before joining Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's in the weeks ahead.

FUN, FESTIVE FOOD & DRINKS

Universal Orlando is adding even more flavor to the holidays this year with an array of festive food and beverage offerings inspired by the tastes and traditions of the season, including:

• New Holiday Themed Food Kiosks at Universal Studios Florida: The New York area of Universal Studios Florida will be home to cozy, cabin-style wooden kiosks that will feature delicious sweet and savory treats like fire-roasted holiday striploin, potato pancakes and pierogies, plus Christmas tree waffles, red-nose reindeer donuts and Earl the Squirrel's hazelnut dot cake. Guests looking for naughty and nice libations can also sip on a coquito, merry orchid mule or peppermint espresso martini hot chocolate.
• Holiday Menus Across Universal Epic Universe: Across all of Epic Universe's five worlds, guests will be able to delight in holiday-inspired food and beverage items at select venues, including the Snoggletog Harvest Mac and Cheese Cone in How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, the Winter Hunter Mule at the Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe, Snowman Cake (Mario) at Toadstool Cafe in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and the Noir Holiday Supper at Le Goblet Noir in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic. Various Celestial Park's venues will offer holiday-inspired mocktails and cocktails as well, like the Dongzhi Nights at The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant.
• Additional In-Park Festive Fare: Additional, wonderous items will be available throughout the destination including Who-liday treats, BAH! Jam Tart and Very Grinchmas Ice Cream Sandwich in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure; Gingy's Gingerbread Streusel Cake at DreamWorks' Imagination Café in Universal Studios Florida; Spiced Apple Cider and Hot Butterbeer in all three locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter; and more.

MERRY & BRIGHT MERCHANDISE
The Holiday Tribute Store returns to Universal Studios Florida, with this year's theme honoring NBCUniversal's legacy in the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The decadent, seasonal store will celebrate iconic Parade moments from the past century while bringing winter magic to life through richly themed environments, parks' exclusive merchandise, limited release collectibles and seasonal surprises around every corner.

Guests will also discover all-new merchandise starring Earl the Squirrel, featuring apparel, accessories and collectibles honoring the mischievous fan favorite's Macy's balloon debut, along with even more holiday-inspired merchandise celebrating beloved seasonal experiences throughout the destination.

MAKE IT MERRIER WITH HOLIDAY ADD-ON EXPERIENCES

Guests can take their festivities to the next level with add-on experiences that are on sale now. Offerings include the Universal Holiday Tour, where guests with two-park, park-to-park access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure can embark on a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour of Universal's Holiday offerings and enjoy special experiences, including exclusive meet and greets with The Grinch and his faithful dog, Max, and Santa Claus. The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast is also available, which invitesguests to share a delightfully chaotic breakfast with the mean, green one, The Grinch, alongside The Whos from Seuss Landing, at Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal Islands of Adventure. Click here to learn more.

JOYOUS FESTIVITIES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO'S HOTELS

Universal Orlando's 11 hotels offer a festive home away from home during the holiday season, complete with unique décor tailored to each property's theme, along with a variety of special dining experiences throughout the season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve offerings at select hotels. At select hotels, guests can enjoy traditions such as menorah lighting ceremonies, Christmas tree lightings, strolling carolers and more throughout their stay. Plus, hotel guests receive exclusive benefits during their visit, including Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation to the theme parks. To learn more about Universal Orlando hotels, click here.

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK GETS INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

This holiday season, the Green and Red Coconut Club becomes Haus Noël, inviting guests to an alpine pub where they can wander through an idyllic Christmas market and celebrate all the holiday traditions of the old world, both the merry and the macabre. Guests can also enjoy a variety of seasonal alcoholic beverages, including Coquito, Spiked Hot Chocolate, a Pecan Pie Tai and more.

The spirit of the season extends through Universal CityWalk with a slate of additional festive offerings including themed food and beverage items throughout the entertainment complex, holiday shopping at the Universal Studios Store, an Earl the Squirrel meet and greet available Friday-Sunday from Nov. 20-Jan. 3, and more.

ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES
Guests can ring in 2027 at Universal Orlando with an array of New Year's Eve festivities across the entire destination, including live entertainment and midnight countdowns in the theme parks and CityWalk, and separately ticketed events and specialty menus at Universal's hotels. More details will be revealed soon.

Access to the in-park Holidays experiences at Universal Orlando is included with regular theme park admission. To help guests make the most of the merriest season of all, a variety of special ticket and hotel offers are available to plan a thrilling holiday getaway:

• U.S. residents can save up to 30% when booking a stay of five nights or more at participating Universal Orlando hotels, and up to $300 more on their total vacation package when they bundle their stay with theme park tickets.
• Guests can take advantage of special ticket offers on sale now to experience the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, including getting three days of theme park access starting at $99 plus tax, per day, with the option to upgrade to park-to-park access starting at $119 plus tax, per day. Click here to learn more.

For more information about the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Holidays.