Jolly Good Fun at Universal Orlando this Holiday Season
What do extravagant parades, Santa Claus, and a green furry guy who hates Christmas have in common?
You can find them all at Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season.
Every year, Universal Orlando’s theme parks go all-out for the holidays, lighting up with festive spirit and Christmas cheer — and 2024 will be no exception.
Here’s a look at what you can expect to find at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida this year.
Islands of Adventure
If The Grinch is your Christmastime go-to, Islands of Adventure should be at the top of your list.
Every Christmas, Seuss Landing transforms into Who-ville from the classic tale of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”
The streets will be crawling with resident Whos spreading Christmas cheer, much to the chagrin of the mean, green, anti-Christmas machine himself: The Grinch.
Grab a photo and a jeer from The Grinch at a character meet-and-greet that has gone viral in the past few years.
The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular is a live production that tells the story of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” Complete with a soundtrack recorded by Mannheim Steamroller, this epic Christmas tale is the perfect way to enjoy the hilarious hijinks of the Grinch with the entire family.
Not too far from Seuss Landing is the quaint village of Hogsmeade from the Harry Potter stories. Its snow-covered streets add a wintery vibe to the parks on the sunniest of summer days, but during the holidays, decorative garlands and twinkling lights make it truly magical.
Perched atop a nearby hill is the magnificent Hogwarts castle, which comes to life every night during the holidays with The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts, a festive projection and light show.
Throughout the rest of the park, you’ll find cheerful holiday decor, exclusive merchandise, and lots of delicious holiday-themed treats and flavors to enjoy.
Universal Studios Florida
You’ll find plenty of holiday cheer through the arches of Universal Studios Florida.
In the evenings, gather in the streets to marvel at the magic of Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s. You’ll “ooh” and “ahh” at ornate floats, see your favorite Universal characters up close, and marvel at retired Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons as they soar overhead.
Even Santa himself makes a parade appearance amidst rare Orlando snow flurries!
Anyone who watches Harry Potter as a Christmas movie will love wandering through Diagon Alley during the holidays. The streets are decked out in holiday decor, perfect for meandering through shops with a mug of hot butterbeer.
You can also catch a performance of the dazzling songstress, Celestina Warbeck, singing a set of wizarding holiday classics with her beautiful Banshee backup dancers.
Christmas carols, holiday treats, and lots of specialty shopping opportunities will round out an incredibly festive visit to one of Orlando’s most popular theme parks.
Make Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando your Holiday Destination
A festive holiday trip to Universal Orlando Resort is just minutes away when you stay at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando. Our clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodations are the perfect place to rest up for all your holiday celebrations this season.
Book your room today and let us put a little extra magic in your Orlando holiday vacation this year. We ho-ho-hope to see you soon!