Universal Orlando's 2026 Holiday Season Runs Nov. 14–Jan. 3

Universal Orlando Resort has announced its 2026 holiday season will run from November 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027 — and for the first time, Epic Universe will be part of the festivities. The season-wide celebration spans all four theme parks, Universal CityWalk, and the resort's 11 hotels.

The headline addition this year is holiday décor arriving at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk inside Epic Universe. Celestial Park, the heart of the new park, will also transform into a winter landscape featuring illuminated trees and holiday fountain shows.

Returning favorites include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — spanning Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic — along with the beloved Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle nighttime projection show. Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular returns to Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's comes back to Universal Studios Florida with its signature giant balloons, themed floats, and Santa finale. Over at CityWalk, the Green and Red Coconut Club will once again host seasonal revelry.

For guests who want a more curated experience, the Universal Holiday Tour offers a separately ticketed guided option on select dates between November 14, 2026, and January 2, 2027. It includes exclusive meet-and-greets with the Grinch and Max, reserved seating for the Grinchmas show, a Santa meet-and-greet, and optional reserved parade viewing. Universal is also offering vacation packages bundled with Universal Orlando tickets that include hotel savings for the season.

Full details are available at universalorlando.com. Information for this story came from Recommend.