Universal Orlando Kicks Off Annual Holidays Celebration

by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 3:00 PM ET, Wed November 11, 2026

Universal Orlando Resort has announced the kickoff of its annual holiday celebration. Beginning Saturday November 14 and running through January 3, 2027, in-park experiences and fun festivities are inspired by beloved holiday stories, characters and traditions. Highlights include:

Universal Epic Universe debuts new holiday decor 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.
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will enchant guests across all three wizarding world lands: 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. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade will also showcase “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.”
Grinchmas where the whimsical wonderland comes to life in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure, with the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular,” a live stage show based on the Dr. Seuss classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s as 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 and elaborately themed floats inspired by beloved characters from Illumination’s Despicable Me and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar, culminating with a Christmas tree lighting led by than Santa Claus.

Fun, Festive Food & Drinks

An array of festive food and beverage offerings inspired by seasonal tastes and traditions include:

New Holiday Themed Food Kiosks at Universal Studios Florida
Holiday Menus Across Universal Epic Universe
Additional In-Park Festive Fare throughout the destination

Other Seasonal Resort Highlights

Merry & Bright Merchandise can be found at The Holiday Tribute Store with this year’s theme honoring NBCUniversal’s legacy in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Add-On Experiences include the guided Universal Holiday Tour and The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast.
Universal Orlando’s 11 hotels showcase unique décor tailored to each property’s theme along with a variety of dining experiences.
Universal CityWalk’s Green and Red Coconut Club transitions to Haus Noël, an alpine pub where with an idyllic Christmas market and old-world holiday traditions, both merry and macabre.
Rockin’ New Years Eve Parties across the destination include live entertainment and midnight countdowns in the theme parks and CityWalk.
Special Ticket and Hotel Options include up to 30% savings on a five night or more Universal Orlando hotel booking, up to $300 more on a bundled vacation package with theme park tickets and three-day theme park access special pricing.