This holiday season will be the first at Universal Orlando Resort since its third theme park, Epic Universe, opened.
And what’s Universal doing to mark the occasion? Not much, as it turns out.
Universal’s Holidays Celebration returns on Nov. 21 and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. Epic Universe’s contributions will be limited to decor in the Ministry of Magic portal and the Celestial Park hub, along with some special Wizarding World holiday merchandise in the Ministry of Magic shops.
Universal’s other two theme parks will have some returning favorites. Islands of Adventure will once again play host to Grinchmas in Seuss Landing, including the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” stage show. Hogsmeade will offer “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” projection show and special Christmas songs by The Frog Choir.
Celestina Warbeck will also be performing her holiday setlist inside Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s will be back, sporting its usual finale of Santa Claus lighting the park’s 80-foot Christmas tree.
All these experiences will be included with regular park tickets to Universal. Special add-ons include a character breakfast with The Grinch at Islands of Adventure, which will cost $59 for adults and $33 for kids aged 3 to 9.