Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

​As Halloween Horror Nights come to a close, we take a look at the holidays as they return to Universal for this upcoming holiday season. Here's what to expect during your trip this holiday season.

The world-famous holiday artist Mannheim Steamroller returns to Universal Studios Florida. On December 4, 5, 11, and 12, experience a Universal holiday tradition of live music at the Music Plaza Stage. ​

​The return of the Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida allows guests to pick the perfect holiday gifts. Guest can also feast on some enjoyable seasonal menu items from the Tribute Store. 

​Guests can also stop by any merchandise location within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk to purchase a Holiday Tree Hunt brochure.   With a Holiday Tree Hunt brochure, guests will be able to gaze at the 15 brilliantly designed trees and collect an exclusive Holiday Tree Hunt ornament. 

• Nutella Cheesecake Reindeer Pop: This new reindeer-themed cheesecake pop is made to perfection with smooth Nutella and topped with candied hazelnuts. 
• "Red Hot" Holiday Shake:  Made with Red Hot candies, crushed peppermint, and a Christmas tree snack cake, these items have been brought together to create the newest photo-worthy milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen.
• Voodoo Doughnut: Voodoo doughnuts will be bringing the holiday cheer throughout the season with new festive flavors, including a gingerbread cake doughnut and marble cake wreath doughnut.
• Hot Chocolate Bomb: Back by popular demand, the hot chocolate ornament bomb is full of marshmallows to warm even the Grinch's heart. Guests can try the new Grinch-themed hot chocolate bomb – filled with marshmallows and red-candied hearts. This can be found at Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop.
• Vegan Brownie: Guests looking for a vegan treat will be delighted by this holiday dessert, colorfully decorated with frosting and other spirited embellishments – available in San Francisco or Croissant Moon Bakery.
• Hot Butterbeer: This Harry Potter fan's favorite is now available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter all year long but tastes so much better during this time of the year.

The popular return of Universal's Holiday Tour, an exclusive guided tour of Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure available on select dates starting November 21, as well as a delicious selection of themed holiday treats, shopping, and live performances from November 13 and continuing through January 2.
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Here's what to expect  during your Holiday Tour:

• Meet the mean, green one himself, the Grinch, in Seuss Landing while enjoying a delicious Hot Cocoa Bar.
• Experience an after-hours showing of "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle" – a spectacular transformation of Hogwarts castle with stunning holiday projections.
• Take advantage of the reserved viewing area for Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's. Here you will see more than 30 balloons and floats and festive performers take to the streets of Universal Studios Florida. 
• Watch the Grinch's heart grow three sizes during a live retelling of Dr. Seuss's holiday classic in the "Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular" with reserved seating and, after, join the merry Whos from
• Who-ville for an exclusive on-stage Q&A session
• Meet and greet with Santa and receive one My Universal Photos digital download
• Receive a Universal Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to participate in the merry tree hunt throughout various merchandise locations within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk. ​

Xavier.H.

​I'm Xavier- a food enthusiast and full-time blogger, theme park lover(especially Universal), and Halloween Horror Nights fan. I so happen to also lead the Universal Food Blog team on our trek to find the best dishes around Universal Orlando Resort to report to you!