All of your favorite ways to celebrate the holidays return to Universal Orlando Resort in 2021. Guests of all ages will enjoy the nonstop awesome with these top 5 ways to celebrate Christmas at Universal Studios Orlando!
1. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and London put guests in the holiday spirit with beautiful garlands and lights. In addition to the festive decor, sounds of special holiday performances including Christmas carols from the Frog Choir and a unique performance by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees add to the holiday experience. From dusk to park close, guests can enjoy festive music and projections that transform Hogwarts Castle and don’t forget your warm Butterbeer to sip as you take in all the holiday sights and sounds. Special merchandise, including ornaments and sweaters help guests remember their special experience.
2. Experience Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Grinchmas is back at Universal Orlando with the hilarious live show “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” starring The Grinch with special appearances by the merry Whos from Who-ville. Seuss Landing becomes a holiday wonderland filled with candy canes, Christmas trees, wreaths and tinsel. Resident Whos spread Who-liday joy also appear spreading holiday cheer with guests. The decor, entertainment, and character interactions immerses guests in holidays in Seuss Landing.
3. Watch the Macy’s holiday parade
You don’t have to be in New York City on Thanksgiving to enjoy a Macy’s Christmas parade. Visit Universal Studios Florida this holiday for the return of the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s including 30 larger-than-life balloons, appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and other fan-favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar. Festive floats and hundreds of performers spread holiday cheer who are then followed by the guest of honor, Santa Claus, who lights the iconic and breathtaking 80-foot Christmas Tree at Universal Studios Florida.
4. Capture the holidays in front of an 80-foot Christmas Tree
At Universal Studios Florida, the Macy’s holiday parade route passes by the iconic 80-foot Christmas tree. The breathtaking tree is the perfect photo opportunity to capture the holidays and your loved ones together at Universal Studios. Savor the moment with your loved ones together having fun for the holidays and maybe creating some new traditions.
5. Get your holiday food fix
No matter if you are in Universal City Walk, Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure, guests can find a special seasonal offering, especially if you can’t get enough peppermint, chocolate, and cinnamon-flavored goodness. Seasonal food and drink menus change annually, but you can count on special doughnuts, holiday snacks and treats, cocktails, and comfort food to satisfy your holiday food fix.
A few pro tips
Ready to board Hogwart’s Express to begin your festive holiday experience at Universal Studios Orlando? Here are a few pro tips that will help take the stress out of your holiday trip planning!
- Download the Universal Orlando app for guide maps, ride times, parades, seasonal shows, and food offerings. The app can also act as your mobile wallet and use for contactless mobile ordering.
- Purchase park-to-park tickets to experience all of the holiday offerings!
- Check the weather. It can get cold in Orlando during the holidays. Dress in layers and bring warm clothes in case you need them.
- Wear comfortable shoes! You will do a lot of walking, so to keep up with the holiday experiences, you don’t want aching feet.
- Stay in one of Universal Studios’ 8 hotels on property to make the most of your time at the parks with their free transportation by boat (yes, boat at some hotels), bus, or some hotels are within walking distance. The hotels are also decorated for the holidays to match their theme!
- Contact me , an expert travel advisor, trained by Universal to know all of the little details that will make your experience even more special.
As a local Universal Orlando preferred travel advisor, I guide you through planning your trip so that you have the best experience possible. I book hotel and ticket packages and can make suggestions along the way for all of the details you didn’t know you needed to know. With higher travel costs and more complicated travel rules, you can’t afford not to have an expert help walk you through trip planning. Contact me today to get started!