by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 9:40 AM ET, Wed October 8, 2025
Universal Orlando Resort’s gearing up for the holidays, with its Holiday celebrations starting parkwide November 21 through January 4, 2026.
Parkgoers during this time will enjoy holiday decor throughout the park, including in select worlds at the Universal Epic Universe, enjoy holiday-themed experiences like Grinchmas, Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, and dine and purchase holiday-themed foods and merchandise.
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a fan-favorite event, with Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic all participating with holiday decor and merchandise, hot Butterbeer, special performances by The Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees, along with “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.”
Fans of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” will enjoy Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, with “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular,” a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with the Grinch, a new Who-ville Tree Lot and more.
Many of Universal’s beloved characters will be participating in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Located at Universal Studios Florida, the large parade, complete with floats and balloons, will delight fans of Despicable Me, Shrek, Madagascar, Minions and more.
Parkgoers wanting to go even further with their holiday park experiences can add extra exclusive experiences to their to-do lists, such as The Universal Holiday Tour, which includes a meeting with the Grinch and his dog Max, reserved seating for the parade and Grinch-themed play, cookie decorating, a meeting with Santa Clause, priority access to one attraction and more.
Other exclusive experiences include The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast at Islands of Adventure.
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