Universal Orlando flips to holiday mode on Saturday, Nov. 14. This year the decor spreads into Epic Universe for the first time, and the season runs through Jan. 3.
Quick Facts
- When: Nov. 14, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027
- Where: Universal Orlando Resort
- Cost: Included with park admission · Universal Holiday Tour from $69.99 plus tax
New this year
For the first time, Universal Epic Universe gets holiday decor, including in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, according to Universal.
The classics are back
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter runs across all three parks, with a holiday projection show on Hogwarts castle. Grinchmas returns to Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure with the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular stage show. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s rolls through Universal Studios Florida with giant balloons and floats.
Want more?
The separately ticketed Universal Holiday Tour is a guided two-and-a-half-hour tour for guests with park-to-park tickets to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. It runs on select dates from Nov. 14 through Jan. 2, starting at $69.99 per person plus tax. Passholders get $10 off each ticket.
Why We’re Hyped
Grinchmas, Hogwarts castle all lit up for the holidays and a Macy’s parade, plus first-time decor in Epic Universe. That’s a lot of holiday in one resort.
The Details
- Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
- Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando
- Admission: Included with park admission (Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is across all three parks) · Universal Holiday Tour from $69.99 per person plus tax, select dates Nov. 14–Jan. 2, $10 off for Passholders
- Official info: universalorlando.com
