A holiday to Universal Orlando Resort is exciting enough as it is, but wait until you see the parks come to life during a holiday celebration or a special event!
With live performances, specialist attractions, and even more themed fun, you might want to consider planning your trip to Orlando around one of Universal's spectacular events. So we're here to tell you what's happening, when it's happening, and how you can get involved.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, so why not spend it at one of the most wonderful places too, and Universal Orlando Resort does the holidays BIG TIME!.
Take in the spectacle of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Witness a stunning seasonal celebration when Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s takes to the streets. And get a little naughty as you laugh along with The Grinch™ as Seuss Landing™ is all spruced up for the holidays.
The balloons! The music! The fun! 'Tis the season to go big, and that's exactly what this parade does. Witness a stunning seasonal celebration with larger-than-life balloons floating through the streets along with appearances from plenty of your favourite characters.
There's nothing quite as special as Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and you can experience the excitement with festivities in both lands. Hogwarts™ castle will be brilliantly lit and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade™. Purely magical.
Warm fuzzies with a side of sarcasm welcome you as Seuss Landing™ is decorated with festive charm and you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. Laugh along and meet the Maven of MIschief himself for a photo opportunity.
Play Your Heart Out
1 Feb - 30 Mar '25
It's about time you had some fun at Universal Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval. Get ready to play catch with some parade beads. Travel the world with your tastebuds with dishes from China, Canada, Colombia, New Orleans and more*. Plus, sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts on select nights. It’s Xme to play!
Find your happy!
*Food available for purchase.
You're never too far from celebrations, excitement and events at Universal Orlando Resort. So what else do we have on the horizon?
Autumn '25
You never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. Bring you friends and you might survive
#Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 14 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021–2022).
Whilst there's some great seasonal celebrations at Universal Orlando, if you're here in between there's still fantastic entertainment on offer. The superstars. The legends. The icons. They all take the stage at Hard Rock LIVE®. So check the schedule in advance and see which big names in comedy and music are on show during your visit!
*These events are separately ticketed and available for purchase in-resort.
Stay on-site to enjoy these Universal Orlando events to their fullest, with complimentary transportation to the parks, Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay, and other exclusive benefits!
Plus, save up to 30% on your Universal hotel when you stay for 7 nights or more before 31 Dec '26!
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has exclusive benefits only for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers;
Valid for travel up until 31 Dec '24
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Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Parks/attractions/entertainment, or access to events may close or be unavailable due to capacity and benefits are subject to change without notice. Free self-parking after midnight on all Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Free self-parking available after 6PM for all guests on non-Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Other restrictions may apply.
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