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Holidays at Universal Orlando
It's Holidays like never before at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests can enjoy new festivities and beloved traditions.
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Holidays at Universal Studios Florida
It's Holidays at Universal Studios Florida with Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
A smiling Guest facing down The Grinch in his Santa hat and coat with other Guests and festive décor in the background.
Holidays at Universal Islands of Adventure
It’s Holidays at Universal Islands of Adventure with the iconic Grinchmas™ and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
Guests watching from behind a railing as a colored fountains soar into the nighttime air in front of a grand hotel.
Holidays at Universal Epic Universe
It's Holidays at Universal Epic Universe with Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and more.
A family of four sitting near the Christmas tree in the lobby of Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
Holidays Across the Resort
Themed food and festivities along with exclusive theme park benefits make the holidays even brighter at Universal Orlando’s incredible hotels.
EVENT

Holidays at Universal Orlando

Location

Resort-Wide
  • Admission
    Included with Your Theme Park Ticket or Annual/Seasonal Pass (blockout dates may apply)
  • Event Dates
    Nov. 14, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027
  • Policies and Restrictions
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Bigger. Brighter. Merrier.

We're going all out with new festivities. Experience the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort with Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ across three theme parks, Grinchmas™, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Snoggletog at How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, festive décor at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and more.

Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice.

More Ways to Get Your Cheer On

Find tasty holiday food and drinks, shopping, character encounters and more around every corner of the Resort.
  • Seasonal Sweets and Treats
    ‘Tis the season to be hungry. Give your taste buds a present this year with exclusive food and drink offerings in the theme parks and Universal CityWalk—from seasonal snacks to holidays cocktails (21+ with valid photo ID) and more.
  • Seasonal Merchandise
    From Christmas ornaments to hats, scarves and more, you can shop your jingle bells off throughout Universal Orlando Resort this season. There’s even a special Holidays Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida for you to explore.
  • Capture Some Memories
    Look out around the parks for seasonal decor and characters decked out in holiday outfits. You might even snag a selfie with one.

    Share your pics and tag us with
    #UniversalHolidays
  • A Tribute to Holiday Treasures
    Get into the holiday spirit and create new traditions with themed merchandise and offerings from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Orlando Resort.
  • Add a Festive Hotel Stay
    Celebrate the season with a holiday getaway. When you stay with us, it’s easy to hop between the parks and your hotel for all the fun. Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive theme park benefits.
  • New Year’s Eve Excitement Like Nowhere Else
    Kick off the New Year with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk.

So Many Places to Celebrate

Find out what festive fun you can have across Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season, Nov. 14–Jan. 3.
People watching a parade float of Santa in his sleigh on a housetop going by during Holidays at Universal Orlando.

Universal Studios Florida

It's Holidays at Universal Studios Florida with Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
One Guest kissing the cheek of another wrapped in garland as two Whos smile gleefully in colorful Who-ville.

Universal Islands of Adventure

It’s Holidays at Universal Islands of Adventure with the iconic Grinchmas™ and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
Guests watching from behind a railing as a colored fountains soar into the nighttime air in front of a grand hotel.

Universal Epic Universe

It's Holidays at Universal Epic Universe with Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
Colorful, vintage ski lodge-style hanging “Green & Red Coconut Club Haus Noel” sign with festive greenery on the wall.

Universal CityWalk

Drop by the seasonally themed Green & Red Coconut Club for cozy holiday fun and check out festive limited-time food, merchandise and more.
A smartphone screen shows the Holidays at Universal homepage within the Universal Orlando app.
Universal Orlando Resort App

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.

  • Check wait times and showtimes with the interactive map.
  • Place Mobile Food & Drink Orders from select restaurants. Premier and Preferred Passholders can apply discounts to their order. Excludes alcohol.
  • Make contactless payments using Universal Pay at quick service restaurants and merchandise locations.
Free download. Data and other charges may apply, check with your wireless provider’s rate plan for details.