ORLANDO — Starting Nov. 18, holiday cheer will take over Universal Orlando Resort for its destination-wide ‘Holidays’ celebration.
At Universal Orlando clients can experience Christmas celebrations in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, watch all-new larger-than-life balloons and incredible entertainment fill the streets during the all-new Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, uncover the true meaning of Grinchmas and rock around the Music Plaza Stage to Mannheim Steamroller.
Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration will run daily from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6 and include the following festivities:
- Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: For the first time at Universal Orlando Resort, Christmas is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Visitors will be surrounded by uniquely themed Christmas decorations, garlands and lights as they walk the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. They will also enjoy special holiday themed food and holiday performances by the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. As night falls, state-of-the-art projection mapping and lighting will wrap Hogwarts castle, bringing Christmas moments inspired by the Harry Potter series to life.
- Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s: Universal Orlando Resort is partnering with Macy’s, the global leader in balloon entertainment, to bring a brand-new parade to Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s will feature more than a dozen new festive balloons and over 15 detailed floats that can’t be seen anywhere else, all designed exclusively for Universal Orlando. The parade will also include appearances by the Minions and other favorite characters from Despicable Me, Madagascar and Shrek, plus of course the jolly man himself, Santa Claus.
- Grinchmas: A live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic is the centerpiece of the ‘Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular’ throughout Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. On sale now, clients can enjoy a festive breakfast with the Grinch and his friends on select dates.
- Mannheim Steamroller: Holiday music sensation Manheim Steamroller returns to Universal Orlando for live concerts at Universal Studios Florida on Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26 and Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17.
- Holidays at Universal’s On-Site Hotels: All five on-site hotels will sparkle with festive decorations and offer holiday activities, including tree lightings, menorah lightings, and U.S. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve buffets.
- EVE at Universal CityWalk: Clients can dance the night away at EVE, Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring the largest dance floor in Orlando, live entertainment, decadent dishes and signature drinks. Tickets go on sale soon.
Access to Universal’s Holidays festivities at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure is included with admission to the parks.
Universal says agents can also book clients the Splash, Stay and Play package to make the most out of their holiday visit to Universal Orlando Resort. Packages start at US$99 per adult per night, tax inclusive and include 5-night hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel, a 3-park 2-day Park-to-Park ticket with two days free when booked by Nov. 30, and access to all three of Universal Orlando’s theme parks including the new Volcano Bay water theme park. Agents can also upgrade their clients’ stay to include a Universal Orlando on-site hotel so they can enjoy exclusive benefits.
For additional details about Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays Celebration, visit UniversalTravelAgents.com.
Travel agents can also join the recently launched Universal Orlando Travel Professionals Facebook group to receive the latest news, updates and more.
