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Find Your Season

No matter what time of year you visit Universal Orlando, you’ll find exciting events, thrilling rides and delicious treats. While each season may not mean a drastic change in weather (it’s sunny and warm most of the year in Florida), there’s always something new around the corner at Universal’s great theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort Hotels and Universal CityWalk entertainment complex.

Events & Happenings at Our Parks and CityWalk

  • Volcano Bay Nights

    Slide into an exclusive family-friendly event with rides, a live DJ and DreamWorks character meet and greets on select nights. Experience Universal Volcano Bay with an unforgettable nighttime beach party vibe.
    Universal Volcano Bay Nights is a separately-ticketed event held on select nights. Restrictions apply.
  • Grad Events

    Celebrate Graduation at Universal Orlando with Grad Bash, a once-in-a-lifetime, rite-of-passage celebration for high school seniors, and Gradventure where middle school grads can enjoy the only two-park middle school graduation event around, with live DJ's, plenty of street entertainment, and the most exciting rides and attractions
  • Halloween Horror Nights

    You never feel more alive than when you're scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights. Face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios most exhilarating attractions.
    WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.
    Separately ticketed event.
  • CityWalk Events

    CityWalk is where it all comes together. Where unforgettable fun meets restaurants that don't just make you say "Yum", but "Wow". It's the one place where the dining tastes of every member of the family and entertainment everyone can enjoy all intersect. It's everything you're looking for. And anything but ordinary.
  • Holidays at Universal Orlando

    Are you ready for Holidays at Universal? Don’t miss Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ across three spectacular theme parks, Seuss Landing™ all spruced up for Grinchmas™, and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
  • Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval

    It's unforgettable springtime fun for everyone. Enjoy a spectacular parade on select nights, outrageous street performers, vibrant music, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. You can savor mouthwatering food including authentic Cajun specialties and flavors from around the world, available for purchase.
  • Butterbeer™ Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

    You never forget your first Butterbeer™. And it s even better shared with friends. Now you can find new treats and themed merch.

Hotel Events

Join the fun! Hotel events across Universal Orlando are open to all guests!
  • Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

    Harbor Nights is an incredible ticketed event featuring select wines and gourmet food samples from each of the restaurants at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Spend an enchanted evening on the Harbor Piazza enjoying live music and traditional opera as you sip and snack beside the water.
  • Musica della Notte at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

    Each evening at 7:30pm (weather permitting), the Harbor Piazza comes alive with a choral showcase of classic opera and popera favorites sung by talented performers.
  • Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

    Experience Hawaiian tradition firsthand with an evening of authentic Polynesian food and entertainment at the exciting Wantilan Luau. This weekly dinner show features a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet, live music, and amazing hula and fire dancers. Each night is a new island party.
  • Acoustic Brunch at Hard Rock Hotel

    Join us every Sunday for a full breakfast buffet, salad bar, carving station and more with bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas, all set against the sounds of a live acoustic performance.
  • Halloween at Our Hotels

    Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel during Halloween Horror Nights gives you exclusive perks like special access to a dedicated event entry gate, free transportation, and themed lobby and bar experience across the hotels that'll keep you immersed in fear.
  • Holidays at Our Hotels

    Nobody throws a holidays celebration like Universal Orlando Resort, and there’s no better way to experience the holidays than by staying at one of Universal Orlando’s spectacular themed hotels. You’ll enjoy festive food and fun, theme park benefits and more, all right in the middle of Universal’s holiday excitement.
  • Mardi Gras at Our Hotels

    The best way to experience Mardi Gras is with a stay at one of Universal Orlando Resort s spectacular hotels with exclusive theme park benefits. Stay just minutes from the theme parks, enjoy complimentary transportation, and discover specialty Mardi Gras food and beverage items across the hotels.

Seasonal Events That Make Your Vacation More Epic

With our seasonal events, there’s something to celebrate all year long. Plus, find more fun for each season in the tabs below

Dates, times, experience details, and benefits subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without notice. Please see the Universal Orlando Resort Mobile App for the most up-to-date information.
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Enjoy Awesome Event Perks With Your Pass

As if our seasonal events weren’t amazing enough already, you’ll find additional perks and surprises on the calendar when you’re a Universal Orlando Passholder.
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Soak up the Sunshine

Summer’s the perfect time to kick back with the family, road trip with friends or plan a getaway with someone special. Take your summer vacation to the next level with Universal Orlando’s exhilarating attractions, water rides and chill hotel offerings. You’ll find endless ways to enjoy the sun with Universal’s four theme parks, including Universal Volcano Bay, CityWalk’s indoor and outdoor entertainment and more.

At Universal Volcano Bay water theme park, you can spend the day relaxing amidst tropical beauty and experiencing thrilling water rides.

Universal Volcano Bay

Cool off this summer at Universal’s water theme park. Live the carefree island life with no standing in long lines, wrestling with tubes or waiting for the fun to begin. Plus, when you stay at one of our hotels, you get to slide into the park up to an hour before it opens* (valid theme park admission required).
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Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Enjoy retro and affordable style in the heart of the fun. When you stay with us, you’re always in walking distance of Universal’s amazing parks. And every morning, hotel guests get to breeze into the parks up to an hour before they open (valid theme park admission required). So go ahead and slide into your day at Universal Volcano Bay, located right next door.
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