Universal Orlando Resorts has unveiled more details of its holiday celebrations, running from 13NOV 2021 through 02JAN 2022. This includes the return of “Universal’s Holiday Tour,” an exclusive guided tour of Universal Studios Florida, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure available on select dates beginning 21NOV, as well as holiday-themed treats, shopping, and live experiences running through the entire holiday period.
Universal’s Holiday Tour
During the tour, guests can enjoy the following experiences:
- Meet the Grinch in Seuss Landing while enjoying a Hot Cocoa Bar
- Experience an after-hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – a transformation of Hogwarts castle with a projection of holiday and Christmas moments inspired by the Harry Potter films
- Enjoy a reserved viewing area for Universal's Holiday Parade, where more than 30 balloons and floats, as well as hundreds of performers, take to the streets of Universal Studios Florida
- Watch a live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” with reserved seating and join the merry Whos from Who-ville for an on-stage Q&A session after the show
- Meet and greet with Santa and receive one My Universal Photos digital download
- Receive a Universal’s Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to participate in a search find 15 holiday trees throughout various merchandise locations within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk
Additional holiday celebrations across the resorts includes new offerings and the return of some experiences, from themed food and beverage items, to a Holiday Tribute Store, musical performances by Mannheim Steamroller, and more.
Holiday Treats
Guests can enjoy a selection of new and returning holiday menu items across the destination, some of which are highlighted below:
- Nutella Cheesecake Reindeer Pop: This new reindeer-themed cheesecake pop is filled with Nutella and garnished with candied hazelnuts – available at Croissant Moon Bakery, located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- “Red Hot” Holiday Shake: Red Hot candies, crushed peppermint and a Christmas tree snack cake come together to create this milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in Universal CityWalk
- Voodoo Doughnut: Holidays-themed Voodoo doughnuts will be available throughout the season with new flavors, including a gingerbread cake doughnut, green-glazed holiday gift doughnut and marble cake wreath doughnut
- Hot Chocolate Bomb: Back by popular demand, this hot chocolate ornament is full of marshmallows for guests to enjoy at TODAY Cafe, located at Universal Studios Florida. This year, guests can try a new Grinch-themed hot chocolate bomb, filled with marshmallows and red-candied hearts, at Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Vegan Brownie: Guests looking for a vegan treat can enjoy this holiday dessert decorated with frosting and other embellishments – available in San Francisco at Universal Studios Florida or Croissant Moon Bakery at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Holiday Tribute Store
Guests can shop for seasonal menu items throughout four rooms, as well as stop by the Holiday Tribute Store and other merchandise locations within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Guests can also purchase a Holiday Tree Hunt brochure outlining the locations of 15 trees to collect a Holiday Tree Hunt ornament.
Mannheim Steamroller at Universal Studios Florida
Best-selling holiday artist Mannheim Steamroller returns to Universal Studios Florida, where guests can enjoy live performances at the Music Plaza Stage on 04, 05, 11, and 12DEC.
Universal Orlando Hotel Stay
When staying at one of Universal Orlando's eight hotels, guests can enjoy additional Holiday celebrations such as Christmas tree and menorah lightings, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s meals, holiday crafts for kids and more. For a additional details on Universal Orlando's hotel holiday offerings, visit its web site.
For more details on Universal Orlando Resort's holiday celebrations, visit its web site.
