2025 Holidays at Universal Orlando

[TheCodeMan95]

We got any news yet about a Tribute Store incoming? Seems weirdly quiet on that front.

I believe the AP Preview for it is today!

 

[Circ]

I believe the AP Preview for it is today!

Oh, sick! Thank you for the info!

 

[Brian G.]

 

[Patrokls]

The American Sirens are singing at the Green and Red Coconut Club this year.

 

[Brian G.]

If you're planning to visit Universal Orlando this week, they are offering a variety of Thanksgiving dining options across their hotels and theme parks.

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2025 at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. If you're planning to visit the Resort, Universal is offering a variety of Thanksgiving dining options across its hotels and theme parks. Special menu items will be available for Thanksgiving only unless o

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[UNIrd]

Has anyone checked out the holiday offerings yet this year? How's the vibe? I'll be there in 23 days for my first ever Grinch breakfast.

 

[April]

I really liked the Who-Wops at the tree lot! The trees are cute too, and Nedd walks around and gives fun interactions.

I got my one parade viewing for the year so I’m content there. Grinchmas is always enjoyable. We got lucky with Grinch last night and for some reason it was moved to Circus so around 7pm we barely waited 15 minutes.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Does anyone know if the Grinch M&G takes place during early park admission?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Does anyone know if the Grinch M&G takes place during early park admission?

If it's like prior years, no, but they allow you to queue up for it.

 

[n i c k]

Has anyone done the Holiday Tour yet? If so, any thoughts on the new daytime format?

 

[Mad Dog]

If you're planning to visit Universal Orlando this week, they are offering a variety of Thanksgiving dining options across their hotels and theme parks.

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2025 at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. If you're planning to visit the Resort, Universal is offering a variety of Thanksgiving dining options across its hotels and theme parks. Special menu items will be available for Thanksgiving only unless o

www.insideuniversal.net

Amatista Thanksgiving dinner at Sapphire was fabulous. We stayed at the restaurant for almost three hours since there was so much great
food to sample. Staff was excellent also.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Coming back from our first ever visit during the Holidays - just some quick thoughts.

- They really go all out decorating these parks for the holidays, we were very impressed with how gorgeous everything was. Particularly at night!

- The parade is very cool, and we got a perfect spot right in front of the tree.

- I do wish they would keep the holiday music loop only to certain areas, like New York or Hollywood. Walking through Port of Entry hearing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" felt like a war crime.

- The few holiday food items we tried were very good! I do wish they would do more savory items though.

- The Holiday music playing in Celestial Park was great, and we really enjoyed all the decorations throughout Epic.

 

[Mad Dog]

Plus....Grinchmas is probably the best theme park show in existence. What a fabulous show and talented actors.
We watch it multiple times every vacation visiting Universal during the Holidays. This was our fourth Holiday trip since
the redo of the parade and Grinchmas around 2017, if I remember correctly.. We saw Grinchmas '6' times. Plus interacting with the actors when they play Citizens of Seuss Landing. ....Potter night show for Xmas is also excellent.
And all the hotel resorts do a great job of decorating.

 

[JohnHammondsCane]

Outside of Grinchmas, the parade, and Cinesational, what are the must do's/must eats for Holidays at Universal?

We'll be there on Saturday/Sunday

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Outside of Grinchmas, the parade, and Cinesational, what are the must do's/must eats for Holidays at Universal?

We'll be there on Saturday/Sunday

Christmas Celestina show is a lot of fun. If you enjoy a drink swing by the Green & Red Coconut Club in citywalk.

 

[Mad Dog]

Outside of Grinchmas, the parade, and Cinesational, what are the must do's/must eats for Holidays at Universal?

We'll be there on Saturday/Sunday

The Hogwarts Castle Night Projection Xmas show....The Blues Brothers Christmas Show...Celestina Warbeck Diagon Christmas Show....
The Xmas Tribute Store....The AP discount store, if you're an AP Passholder....The hotel lobby trees...Coconut Club Xmas....Tree in NYC area.....
Seuss Landing decorations and street actors

 

[JohnHammondsCane]

The Hogwarts Castle Night Projection Xmas show....The Blues Brothers Christmas Show...Celestina Warbeck Diagon Christmas Show....
The Xmas Tribute Store....The AP discount store, if you're an AP Passholder....The hotel lobby trees...Coconut Club Xmas....Tree in NYC area.....
Seuss Landing decorations and street actors

Christmas Celestina show is a lot of fun. If you enjoy a drink swing by the Green & Red Coconut Club in citywalk.

Will have to catch the shows in Diagon. That's something we've never checked out!

Also, we are passholders so I need to make sure to hit the store! I always see the deals but miss them. Crossing my fingers for some luck!! Thanks!

 

[Mad Dog]

Will have to catch the shows in Diagon. That's something we've never checked out!

Also, we are passholders so I need to make sure to hit the store! I always see the deals but miss them. Crossing my fingers for some luck!! Thanks!

We bought a ton of stuff at 80% off last price. We got lucky and hit the USF store right before Wicked 2 hit the screens and
they brought a ton of Wicked 1 merch in. That lasted a day or so. That said, they keep restocking every day, so check back
if there isn't anything that interests you. The AP store in Toon Lagoon has so little 80% off merch that its not worth stopping there.
The USF sign says 80% off until Jan. 4, so I'm not sure whether they keep it open after that.
Last day we checked, last Monday, most of the merch was Potter, Battle Star Galactica, Jurassic Park, Universal ,Darkmore Monsters Epic.
Epic Universe..................There was some Darkmore Monsters stuff there most every day, which signals to me their merch isn't selling
up to expectations.

 

[GAcoaster]

There was some Darkmore Monsters stuff there most every day, which signals to me their merch isn't selling
up to expectations.

There's always going to be some "dud" merchandise that no one buys, along with runaway best sellers that they can't keep in stock. It's impossible to get it right all the time.

 

[Mad Dog]

There's always going to be some "dud" merchandise that no one buys, along with runaway best sellers that they can't keep in stock. It's impossible to get it right all the time.

Fortunately, the Wicked 1 stock was all pretty excellent looks. If there was no new Wicked film, it would probably still be
in the regular stores. The Battlestar stuff wasn't selling at all. A true dud IP. The Potter stuff was all nice looking house shirts/sweatshirts
for the most part.