Holidays At Universal Orlando™
Not Even The Grinch™ Can Steal The Holidays This Year.
Open Daily, Nov. 14–Jan. 3
Get in the spirit with Holiday shows and decorations in both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Nobody wraps up the Holidays into a mind-blowing, mischief-making, action-packed adventure like Universal Orlando Resort.
Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice.
Universal Orlando Resort™
Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort™
Special Offer:Get 3 Days Free When You Buy 2 Days
Amp up your fun with three extra days at Universal Orlando. Use by Aug. 31, 2021 with no blockout dates. Restrictions apply.
Purchase now-Jan. 6, 2021
Starting from
243
plus tax
2 Park, 1 park per day
Experience Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Festive Decor
Enjoy festive décor and brilliant lighting to send your spirit soaring in both Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Holiday Merchandise and More
Enjoy special Holiday merchandise and everyone’s seasonal favorite, hot Butterbeer™.
Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees
At Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees have a special show prepared just for the occasion.
The Frog Choir
At Hogsmeade™ in Islands of Adventure, The Frog Choir will serenade you with seasonal melodies.
Celebrate With All Your Favorite Characters
NEW Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons
In this brand new walk-through experience at Universal Studios, you’ll get closer than ever to larger-than-life Macy’s balloons and colorful Christmas floats. There’s never been a better chance to get your photo with these beloved giant balloons. Santa Claus himself will be there to pose for photos as well.
NEW Universal’s Holiday Character Celebration
Merry and mayhem come together at Universal Studios. Celebrate throughout the day as some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar franchise, along with the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me come out to make appearances and spread holiday cheer.
The Grinch™ & The Whos
Over in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, celebrate the Grinchmas™ season as the mean, green one and the resident Whos appear in Seuss Landing™. It’s just not the Who-lidays without an appearance from The Grinch™.
Florida Resident Ticket Offer: 3 Days for $55/Day + Tax >
Available now through Dec. 17, 2020 and for use through March 26, 2021. Blockout dates and restrictions apply.
Not a Florida Resident? Check out more deals and specials >
Put a Bow on the Season at Our Hotels
Florida Residents, Combine Your Tickets with a Hotel Stay and Create Your Own Vacation Package
Book by Dec. 17, 2020 for travel through Jan. 3, 2021
Take advantage of living so close to all this excitement. Select the hotel of your choice, customize your theme park admission, and other enhancements to enjoy the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort the way you want to experience them.
VACATION PACKAGES STARTING FROM
PER PERSON, PER NIGHT, BASED ON A FAMILY OF 4, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Not a Florida Resident? Save up to $800^ on a Universal Vacation >
Book by Jan. 6 for travel through Aug. 31, 2021. (^Savings based on 5 night stay at Hard Rock Hotel® for a family of 4, limited availability)
Add Even More Happy to Your Holidays
NEW Universal’s Holiday Tour
Select Dates Nov 22 – Jan 3
Make your merry even merrier with Universal’s Holiday Tour at Universal Orlando Resort. On your guided tour you’ll sip a hot cocoa while you meet The Grinch™. Receive front-of-the-line access to Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons to get closer than ever to larger-than-life balloons and colorful floats. You’ll get exclusive entry to the Holiday Tribute Store, as well. Plus, you’ll enjoy a special viewing of The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle and receive a holiday gift to take home at the end of the night. Separate Park-to-Park admission and reservations are required.
Holiday Tree Hunt
Purchase the Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to enjoy a fun scavenger hunt locating decorated Holiday trees in Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk and receive a special Holiday ornament. Separate theme park admission required to enter the theme parks. Restrictions apply.
NEW Holiday Treat Trail
If you have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head, this is way better. Buy each of the five designated treats throughout Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure on the Holiday Treat Trail and get a complimentary sixth treat to enjoy. You’ll need valid theme park admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure to complete the Holiday Treat Trail. Restrcitions apply.
More Ways to Get Your Cheer On
Holiday Tribute Store
Explore four colorfully themed rooms in the festive Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios. Here you’ll find a dazzling display of Holiday-themed merchandise and tasty goodies available for sale.
Seasonal Merchandise
Be sure to take home some of the great Holiday must-haves available in the parks, including Christmas ornaments, apparel, hats, scarves, backpacks, drink ware and other fun items.
Seasonal Sweets and Treats
‘Tis the season to be hungry. Give your taste buds a present this year with these exclusive food and drink offerings in the theme parks and Universal CityWalk— from a Gingerbread Shake to pumpkin crepes, hot Butterbeer™ and more.
Capture Some Memories
Grab a photo by the Christmas tree in New York and all the other decorated spots. Share your pics and tag us with #UniversalHolidays
Explore Our Universe
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
A thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges you into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures.
The Bourne Stuntacular
Brace yourself for a cutting-edge fusion of stagecraft and film in this action-packed stunt show. You don’t just watch it. You feel it.
Universal CityWalk
Universal Orlando’s dining and entertainment complex features a variety of great restaurants from casual to fine dining.
Universal Orlando Hotels
Make the most of your visit with a stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels. Hotel guests also enjoy exclusive theme park benefits.
New Safety Guidelines. Same Fun.
We’ve added new guidelines throughout the resort to get the good times going again. Things like social distancing, health screenings, and sanitizing.
Arrive Ready with the App
Download The Official Universal Orlando Resort App for free before you arrive. Get wait times, interactive maps, contact-free features and more.
- Place Mobile Food & Drink Orders from select restaurants
- Get a Virtual Line™ experience return time for select attractions
- Purchase tickets in the app and scan at the turnstile
- Get Showtimes
