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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