Holidays Home

Enjoy a Musical Celebration of Holiday Fun & Excitementat Universal Orlando Resort!Gather the family for all the excitement of America's favorite parade as the Macy's Holiday Parade™ makes its way through the streets of Universal Studios®. You'll see authentic balloons and floats direct from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® in New York City, plus colorful marching bands from around the country, street performers, even Santa Claus himself!Join in the festivities of Grinchmas™ at Universal's Islands of Adventure, featuring a live musical performance of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," with music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller. This retelling of Dr. Seuss's holiday tale will have you singing and dancing along with the Whos to your favorite songs. Then, browse the Who-ville Wonky Tree Lot and take your photo with The Grinch™ himself.Dec 26 – Dec 31 • At the end of every night Wrap up your day at Universal Studios with the big Hollywood finish of Universal 360–A Cinesphere SpectacularSM. Through the unique "Cinesphere" technology you'll experience the sights and sounds of some of Hollywood's biggest films projected onto huge spheres in the Universal Studios lagoon, plus one of the largest laser displays in Florida, dazzling pyrotechnics and more.

Holidays at Universal Studios Florida^®

Head to the New York streets of Universal Studios for Macy’s Holiday Parade™!

New Year's Eve at Universal's CityWalk^®

Light Up The City at Orlando's Hottest New Year's Eve Celebration!December 31 • 8pm – 2amRock in 2010 with live entertainment, gourmet cuisine and one of the biggest New Year's celebrations in Orlando!Experience the award-winning soul sensations of The Temptations and The Four Tops with multiple performances during the night. You'll also enjoy live entertainment in every club.Between shows, dine on all-you-can-eat gourmet cuisine, including filet mignon, jumbo shrimp and decadent desserts.Then, cap off the night with a midnight countdown, champagne toast, confetti burst and more!

Florida Resident Ticket Offer

Florida Residents celebrate the holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort with special Florida Resident Ticket Offers

Hotels Special Holiday Offers

Celebrate the holiday season at one of our world-class on-site hotels at Universal Orlando Resort: the luxurious Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the exciting Hard Rock Hotel®, or the exotic Loews Royal Pacific Resort.Make the most of your holiday vacation when you stay steps from the parks and enjoy exclusive theme park benefits like free Universal ExpressSM ride access* to skip the regular theme park lines all day!

Character Breakfast with The Grinch™

Treat your family to the food and fun of a special holiday character breakfast at Confisco Grille® in Universal's Islands of Adventure®.

American Express^® Card offers

Purchase ANY Universal Orlando® Multi-Day Ticket or Annual Pass with any American Express® Card and receive one of these special experiences: American Express Reserved Mardi Gras Parade Viewing OR be a Float Rider in the Mardi Gras Parade.