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Are you thinking about, or planning on, spending part of the Christmas holiday at Universal Orlando Resort? You will love it! Along with dazzling decorations and unforgettable entertainment, you’ll get to experience Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Grinchmas. 

If that’s not enough, Universal Orlando Resort offers two enhancements to make your holiday visit even better – Universal’s Holiday Tour and The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast. 

Universal’s Holiday Tour

With exclusive meet and greets, tasty treats and even an after-hours show included (plus more!) – this amazing adventure is filled with all the festive fun that’ll fit in an approximately 4 1/2 hour walking tour. This tour includes:

  • Exclusive Meet and Greet with the Grinch™ and his faithful dog, Max
  • Reserved seating for the Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular
  • Small plates, cookies, Who Hash, Chicken & Waffles, Popcorn Shrimp, non-alcoholic beverages and a hot cocoa bar at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous™
  • A Santa meeting including one (1) My Universal Photos digital download per party
  • Priority access to one (1) attraction (subject to Tour itinerary).

The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast

Join the Grinch, his dog Max, and their friends from Who-ville at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoopendous ™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure for a breakfast feast. Enjoy a fabulous buffet with traditional breakfast treats, a side of sarcasm, plus some Who-ville specialties like green eggs and ham. Breakfast includes:

  • Breakfast buffet with specialty treats and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage
  • Character meet & greet with The Grinch™ and favorite Seuss characters from Who-ville and Seuss Landing
  • One (1) digital download photo from one character interaction with The Grinch™

These two experiences are available on varying dates and space is limited for each one. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have about these experiences or booking a trip to Universal Orlando Resort. 

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights brings together the stories and visions of the world’s most notorious creators of horror. From cinematic greats and crazed current cult favorites to the park’s original abominations—every year, the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares.

As the sun sets on days filled with thrills in all of Universal’s theme parks, the night awakens with a frightening chill at Universal Studios Florida™. Surrounded in shadow by screams and mad laughter, you’re never quite sure if your spine is tingling with dread or sheer excitement. Step by step, you enter into terrifying haunted houses, inspired by the biggest names in horror. Face nightmarish creatures on streets twisted into sinister scare zones. Lose yourself in outrageous live shows filled with diabolically entertaining surprises. Then escape to some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions where heart pounding takes on a different meaning—until the horror calls you back.

Halloween Horror Nights is select nights Sept. 3–Oct. 31. Contact me today to reserve your tickets to the world’s premier Halloween event!

WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR MASKS ALLOWED. Separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Dates, times, attractions and entertainment are subject to availability and may change without notice. Free self-parking after 6pm is not valid for Halloween Horror Nights™. Other restrictions may apply. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2018 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

The holidays are coming to the Universal Orlando Resort November 16th to January 5th with some epic vacation enhancements!

Sweets & Sounds Dessert Party!

Make your Holidays a little sweeter! On select nights from November 16 through December 15 you can treat yourself to seasonal desserts, savory bites, sparkling wine and non-alcoholic beverages in a special area to watch Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Then, after the parade, you’ll have access to an exclusive viewing area near the stage to enjoy Mannheim Steamroller performing live in concert, along with non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar. It’s a holiday treat for your eyes, ears and your sweet tooth. (Separate Universal Studios Florida admission required. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.) Prices start at $53.24 per person!

Festive Flavors Holiday Buffet 

Savor the flavors of the season and add even more happy to your holidays. Evenings from December 22 to 30 you can delight in an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal featuring taste-tempting specialties and seasonal desserts, along with sparkling wine, non-alcoholic beverages including sparkling cider, and a cash bar. You’ll also enjoy access to exclusive viewing areas to join the fun of Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, and experience the breathtaking evening spectacle, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration. (Separate Universal Studios Florida admission required. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.) Prices start at $69.21 per person!

The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast

Go Ahead, Laugh With Your Mouth Full! Who ordered the scrambled eggs with a side of malarkey? Straight from Mount Crumpit, The Grinch™ brings his special blend of mischief, turning your morning meal into an animated adventure. After you choose from delectable buffet selections, get your camera ready. The Green One himself will make the rounds, stopping at every table to pose for photos. Will his heart grow three sizes bigger that day? Or will his belly? All we can say is watch out—he’s been known to steal his share of bacon here and there. Prices start at $37.26 per person!

Contact me today to start planning your next Universal Orlando Resort vacation!

Universal Orland Resort announced today its fourth theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe. This came as no surprise as rumors have been swirling for months about this fourth park and we had even heard the name. What was surprising in my opinion, is they gave us little information that we didn’t already know.

“Universal’s Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experiences that will forever redefine theme park entertainment. Guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the destination. The new location will feature a theme park, an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more. Ultimately, this expansion will create more space and freedom to let loose and create lasting memories with the people you love.”

Mark Woodbury is Vice Chairman, Universal Parks & Resorts and President, Universal Creative

That’s it, that’s all we got. There is much speculation as to lands and attractions, but nothing has been confirmed and I doubt we will get further details for quite a while considering they didn’t mention as much as a projected opening year.

To start planning your next vacation to Universal Orlando Resorts, please contact me here.

Universal Orlando Resort just announced an amazing package for Harry Potter fans!

Vacation Package Includes:

  • 5-Night Hotel Accommodations (4 Night Minimum)
  • 3-Park 2-Day Park-to-Park Ticket with 3 Days Free to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ AND Universal’s Volcano Bay™ (Booking window extended now – 7/31/19 and travel now –  12/20/19)
  • Early Park Admission  to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required, select attractions).
  • Special Themed Keepsake Box with items to get started, including:
    • Welcome Letter
    • Travel Planning Guide
    • Set of Luggage Tags featuring Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™ – one set of three (3) per package
    • Hogwarts™ Railways Lanyard – one per person
  • Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron™ in Universal Studios Florida™ – one per person
  • Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ – one per person
  • One (1) Shutterbutton’s™ Photography Studio session in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ that includes one commemorative DVD photo album and one exclusive designed 8” x 10” photo print

Book now through December 11, 2019 for travel through December 31, 2019.

Contact me today to start planning your next Universal Orlando vacation!