Christmas Time Fun at Universal Orlando
Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your holiday at Universal Orlando Resort, where we do the holidays big time. It’s the biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season. Keep reading to get all of the festive info!
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s
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Catch larger-than-life balloons floating through the streets of Universal Studios Florida, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films.
Grinchmas
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Your heart might grow three sizes as you delight in the hilarious hijinks of this live retelling of the classic tale starring the Grinch™, featuring music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller.
Holiday Tribute Store
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Shop for holiday-themed merch as you explore four festively themed rooms. Enter Santa’s Workshop during the busy season and check out what our very own Earl the Squirrel is up to. Plus, pay a visit to the Grinch’s Lair and the formal wizard winter celebration, the Yule Ball.
Mannheim Steamroller
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Celebrate the season with the sensational scores of the best-selling holiday artist of all time. Live performances at Universal Studios Florida Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.
Holiday Tree Hunt
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Purchase the Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to enjoy a fun scavenger hunt locating decorated Holiday trees in Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk and receive a special Holiday ornament. Separate theme park admission is required to enter the theme parks.
Seasonal Sweets and Treats
‘Tis the season to be hungry. Give your taste buds a present this year with exclusive food and drink offerings in the theme parks and Universal CityWalk— from specialty doughnuts to holiday cocktails (21+ with valid photo ID) and more.
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