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11/25/2024

Legendary Design Studio MinaLima Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood with the House of MinaLima Pop-Up, Opening Today

Harry Potter Fans Rejoice!
 
Legendary Design Studio MinaLima Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood with the House of MinaLima Pop-Up, Opening Today, Monday, November 25
 
The Famous Designers Behind the Memorable Graphics for the Harry Potter Film Franchise Debut Merchandise at the Universal Studio Store Inside the Theme Park
Beginning today, Monday, November 25, Universal Studios Hollywood guests can visit a pop-up shop from legendary designers MinaLima at the Universal Studio Store within the theme park.

Founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, Studio MinaLima designed some of the most renowned and loved film props from the Harry Potter Film Franchise such as the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter, The Marauder’s Map, The Daily Prophet and the Black Family Tapestry.

At House of MinaLima in Universal Studios Hollywood, fans can shop an extensive range of authentic, magical keepsakes including stationery, home décor, accessories and more. The pop-up will also have a curated collection of limited-edition art prints, featuring MinaLima-created graphic designs.

House of MinaLima shops have delighted fans around the globe with its flagship headquarters in London, UK, along with pop-up stores in Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, New York City and Orlando.
For more information, click here.

11/22/2024

Unwrap Adventure This Black Friday at Merlin Entertainments’ Popular Attractions

Grab Unbeatable Deals at LEGOLAND® Resorts, LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, SEA LIFE Aquariums, PEPPA PIG™ Attractions and Madame Tussauds!
November 21, 2024 — This Black Friday, Merlin Entertainments has the perfect stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for families craving adventure and unforgettable family memories. Enjoy huge discounts at its popular attractions across North America that include LEGOLAND® Resorts, LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, SEA LIFE Aquariums, PEPPA PIG™ Theme Parks, PEPPA PIG™ World of Play and Madame Tussauds.


Merlin Entertainments' Black Friday Deals:
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Offers available for purchase at www.LEGOLAND.com/California/ starting Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Save 50% on LEGOLAND® California + SEA LIFE Aquarium Hopper Tickets, valid from Jan. 6 to Mar. 14, 2025. Experience exciting new attractions like Dino Valley and LEGO World Parade!
  • Annual Passes: Save up to $100 on Annual Passes, valid for year-round admission with discounts on dining, shopping and hotels.
  • Vacation Packages: Save up to 50% on vacation packages at LEGOLAND® Hotel or LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel, including 2-day Hopper Tickets. Valid on stays from Jan. 2 to May 22, 2025 (2-night minimum stay).


LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Offers available for purchase at www.LEGOLAND.com/Florida starting Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Save up to 55% on tickets to LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND® Water Park, valid Jan. 1–Apr. 30, 2025 (blockout dates apply). Check out new attractions like LEGO® Ferrari Build and Race, plus the Resort’s NEW SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium opening spring 2025!
  • Annual Passes: Save up to $100 on Annual Passes:
    • Elite Pass: $349, now $249 (Save $100)
    • Gold Pass: $259, now $189 (Save $70)
    • Silver Pass: $199, now $144 (Save $55)
  • Vacation Packages: Save up to 50% on vacation packages including hotel stays and 2-day Park tickets (blockout dates may apply).


LEGOLAND® New York Resort
Offers available for purchase at www.LEGOLAND.com/New-York/starting Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Save 50% on open-dated tickets for visits between Apr. 10 and Jun. 22, 2025, with entry at just $47.
  • NEW Northeast Regional Gold Season Pass: Enjoy year-round fun with access to nine Merlin Entertainments’ attractions in the Northeast. Includes access to LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers across New Jersey, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. plus SEA LIFE New Jersey and Madame Tussauds New York!
    • Northeast Gold Season Pass: $169, now $109 (Save $60) - BEST VALUE!
    • Bronze Season Pass: $119, now $89 (Save $30)
    • Elite Annual Pass: $349, now $249 (Save $100)
  • Passholder Hotel Offers: Passholders can save up to 50% on hotel stays, valid from Apr. 9 to June 12, 2025.
  • Hotel Offers: Get up to 50% off stays with accommodations and 2-day tickets, available Apr. 9 to Aug. 7, 2025 (select blockout dates apply).


Also, don’t miss the exciting NEW LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG™ Playground experience, bringing oink-sational adventures to the Resort in spring 2025!
 
LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers
  • Annual Passes: Save up to 40% on Annual Passes, including unlimited admission, exclusive perks and LEGO® Shop discounts. Available now through Dec. 2, 2024.
  • Tickets: Save $10 on Gift Tickets, the perfect stocking stuffer. Valid now through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • Find Savings Near You: LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com/


SEA LIFE Aquariums (Participating Locations)
  • Annual Memberships: Save up to 40% on Annual Memberships, offering unlimited admission, member perks and discounts. Valid now through Dec. 2, 2024.
  • Gift Tickets: Save $10 on Gift Tickets, for flexible visits to SEA LIFE Aquarium’s underwater wonders. Valid through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • Find Savings Near You: VisitSEALIFE.com/




PEPPA PIG™ Theme Park Florida
Offers available for purchase at www.PEPPAPIGThemePark.com/Floridastarting Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Just steps away from LEGOLAND Florida Resort and designed for families with children ages six and under, families can save up to 50% on tickets, annual passes and packages, making it the perfect start to 2025.
 
PEPPA PIG™ World of Play
  • Annual Passes: Save up to 40% on Annual Passes, providing year-round access to playful, themed areas inspired by the beloved series. Valid now through Dec. 2, 2024.
  • Gift Tickets: Save $10 on Gift Tickets, ideal for last-minute gifting. Valid now through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • Find Savings Near You: PEPPAPIGWorldofPlay.com/
 
Madame Tussauds – U.S. Attractions
Available now through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Enjoy 30% off tickets at all Madame Tussauds attractions across the U.S. this holiday season! Discover new wax figures of A-List celebrities including Post Malone, Andy Cohen and Mariah Carey and explore exciting new experiences like the Hollywood Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at Madame Tussauds Hollywood!
  • Find Savings Near You: MadameTussauds.com/


Merlin Entertainments Orlando Attractions (Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium & The Orlando Eye)
Available now through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, 2024
  • Annual Pass: Enjoy unlimited access to SEA LIFE Orlando, Madame Tussauds Orlando and The Orlando Eye for a full year at 50% off.
  • Explore Attraction’s Deal: VisitSEALIFE.com/Orlando/Tickets-Passes/Ways-to-Visit/Memberships/
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About Merlin Entertainments 
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions that include Madame Tussauds, LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, SEA LIFE Aquariums, PEPPA PIG™ World of Play, PEPPA PIG™ Theme Parks, The Orlando Eye and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicted to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, PEPPA PIG, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz  for more information.

11/21/2024

From Tasty Treats to Gift-Giving Must-Haves Universal Studios Hollywood Unwraps a Variety of Seasonal Favorites Just in Time for the Festive Holiday Season

From Tasty Treats to Gift-Giving Must-Haves, Including a Coveted Annual Pass with a Savings of Up to $50 When Purchased Online, Universal Studios Hollywood Unwraps a Variety of Seasonal Favorites Just in Time for the Festive Holiday Season
 
From Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates the All-New Addition of Joyful Holidays in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Along With “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
 
Holidays Extend to Universal CityWalk with Nightly Tree Lightings and an Array of Shopping and Dining Options
Universal City, California, November 21, 2024 – ‘Tis the season and Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk ‘tis the place to make unforgettable holiday memories. 
From Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, 2025, guests can experience the magic of the season with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ which features an all-new holiday celebration, while enjoying such family traditions as “Grinchmas™” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.™” 

Plus, with so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2025, an Annual or Season Pass with a savings of up to $50 now through April 23, 2025, when purchasing online, is the ideal stocking stuffer for guests of all ages. Blockout dates and restrictions apply. Visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for details.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD joins this year’s festivities with holiday décor, inviting guests to celebrate alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad within the Mushroom Kingdom. Guests can shop for new, exclusive holiday-themed merchandise, including a holiday sweater featuring a snowman adorned in a Mario cap and scarf, a Mario snowman plush and a Mario snowman headband, along with apparel, drinkware and more. Toadstool Cafe™, located within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, also sweetens up their menu with an all-new holiday treat as a complement to its popular menu items.

The spirit of the Who-lidays will shine brightly this “Grinchmas” season with an assortment of fun holiday favorites, including an “Always Naughty” Grinch Spirit Jersey® and a “Dashing through the Nope!” women’s boxy fit t-shirt along with pins, key chains, blanket, home décor and other apparel.

This year, Grinchmas serves up an array of tempting items available at the “Who-bilicious Treats” venue located within Universal Plaza. Highlights include such whimsical favorites as Who Pudding, Whoville Present Cookie, Cocoa Cookie, Grinch Donut, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Who-bilicious Cinnamon Roll, Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie and The Grinch™ Heart Lemonade.

“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” spellbinds with a collection of treasures and treats offering unique magical gifts for friends and family, from a new line of sherpa items, including a blanket, backpack and trapper hat, to bespoke ornaments, stationery, apparel and home décor inspired by the Wizarding World.

With an opportunity to personalize gifts for all the special witches and wizards in one’s life, items such as robes, key chains, wands, scarves, journals and hats can be engraved with individual names and is available at select locations within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and at the Universal Studio Store inside the theme park. Holiday-themed fare, including the English Holiday Meal and Pumpkin Pasty, plus a selection of Butterbeer™ – hot, cold or frozen – will further enhance the overall Harry Potter experience.

For other theme park holiday merchandise favorites, guests can visit Super Silly Stuff, the Animation Studio Store, Jurassic Outpost and the Universal Studio Store for a wide selection of collectables primed for holiday gift giving and stocking stuffers. Additionally, select items can be personalized to “Make It You-niversal,” from engraving and embossing to embroidery and embellishment at the Universal Studio Store.
​Universal CityWalk joins in on the holiday festivities with nightly tree lighting ceremonies, dining and shopping. In particular, the all-new and very-popular Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe features a selection of delicious menu items, including a 50th Cookie Sandwich, a 50th Anniversary Cake and a Sparkling 50th Drink, offered now through the end of the year to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary. At the Sanrio Smile Shop, located next door, offers a variety of Hello Kitty merchandise and exclusive holiday-themed items from ornament to apparel and a must-have holiday glass tumbler.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen introduces a new seasonal milkshake, the Wintermint Spice Shake, available both at the Foundry milkshake bar and in the dining room. Voodoo Doughnut will feature all-new, seasonal doughnuts such as the Candy Cane, Grandma’s Hot Cocoa, Peppermint Chocolate Bar and Snowball to celebrate the holiday season. Antojitos Cocina Mexicana serves up a variety of festive-themed drinks, including Champurrado, Chestnut Horchata, Mistletoe Mule and Apple Cider Margarita. NBC Sports Grill & Brew cheers to the holidays with a tasty Peppermint Mocha Martini, while VIVO Italian Kitchen presents a new dish, Aranci, which is comprised of crispy-fried risotto, sun-dried tomatoes, pancetta, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, Grana Padano® cheese, marinara, balsamic glaze and oregano.

Guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

11/21/2024

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Holiday in the Park Celebrates 10 Dazzling Years Starting Nov. 23

Atlanta’s Favorite Wintertime Event Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with New Live Entertainment, Seasonal Treats and Immersive Activities for the Whole Family
​MABLETON, Georgia — November 21, 2024 — Six Flags Over Georgia  is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its beloved wintertime event Holiday in the Park, happening select dates Nov. 23, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025. This year, Holiday in the Park shines event brighter with four spectacular new live shows, more holiday eats and treats and an immersive North Pole experience for families.
 
“Over the past decade, Holiday in the Park has become a beloved tradition for families across the southeast. This year, we’re setting the stage for an even more magical experience, featuring breathtaking entertainment, vibrant light displays and immersive holiday adventures,” said Greg Fuller, Six Flags Over Georgia’s General Manager. “This tenth-anniversary celebration is a testament to the lasting magic of Holiday in the Park, and we look forward to creating even more cherished memories with our guests.”
 
Live Entertainment
Holiday in the Park will feature live, immersive entertainment around every corner. This season, the park will debut four new live shows that bring the spirit of the holidays to life, including:

  • The Six Flags Holiday Spectacular – Capturing the excitement of the holiday season, this high-energy show is filled with  chart-topping holiday hits, sensational performances, and an impressive kickline sure to dazzle the audience;
  • A Merry Monster Holiday Puppet Show – Inspired by the classic attraction Monster Mansion, join the "Monster of Ceremonies," Buzby, as he prepares for the holidays with the help of his fellow Monster Mansion puppet friends;
  • The Grand Fir Tree Lighting Celebration – A magical kick-off to the holiday season, this celebration brings together singers and dancers to light up the towering 28-foot-tall Grand Fir Christmas tree. Featuring live music, mesmerizing dance routines, and a flurry of snow, watch in awe as The Grand Fir comes to life; and
  • Six Drummers Drumming - Experience high-energy holiday rhythm featuring the electrifying Funtime Drumline, who are ready to drum up holiday cheer and turn up the excitement with every beat.


Additionally, six guest-favorite offerings are returning including two vibrant LED light shows, the Bad Bob Humbug comedy show, Storytime on the Holiday Express, and the Six Flags Carolers.

Seasonal Eats & Treats
Holiday in the Park offers a festive menu brimming with comforting savory feasts and delectable treats. Guests can enjoy seasonal favorites like hearty, homestyle pot roast, baked ham with all the trimmings, and Italian dishes like chicken parmesan and soup bread bowls. With sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treats, including hot chocolate funnel cakes and pumpkin pie, there is something to satisfy every appetite. For a warm holiday toast, pop-up bars will serve festive cocktails and mocktails, including s’mores martinis, gingersnap mules, and spiked hot cider.

The North Pole Experience
Step into the magic of the North Pole, where families can experience an enchanting and immersive adventure that brings holiday traditions to life. Visit Santa's workshop, where playful elves lead guests through interactive games, arts and crafts, and a cozy storytelling session with Mrs. Claus. The experience culminates with a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself, where families can create treasured memories and capture that perfect holiday photo.

Rides & Attractions
More than 30 rides will operate during Holiday in the Park, including thrilling attractions like SUPERMAN™: Ultimate Flight, Pandemonium and SkyScreamer, offering beautiful views of the holiday lights from 200 feet in the air, and family-friendly attractions, including all kid-friendly rides in Bugs Bunny BoomTown, DC SUPER FRIENDS™ and Carousel Hill.

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Holiday in the Park will take place for 31 select dates Nov. 23, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025. The best way to experience all that Holiday in the Park has to offer is with a 2025 Gold Pass, which includes unlimited visits to the park for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025, access to both Six Flags White Water and Hurricane Harbor Atlanta water parks, free parking, food and merchandise discounts and more. To learn more about Holiday in the Park and to purchase a 2025 Gold Pass, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

ABOUT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA
Six Flags Over Georgia is home to more than 40 rides and attractions including 12 world-class roller coasters and the seven-acre Hurricane Harbor water park. Six Flags White Water boasts more than 24 state-of-the-art water slides, interactive children’s areas and wave pool. Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water are the region’s premier destinations for thrilling, family fun.
 
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11/20/2024

Universal Orlando Resort's Holidays Celebration Kicks Off This Friday, November 22

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT KICKS OFF A SEASON OF JOYFUL THRILLS AND FESTIVE FUN THIS FRIDAY WITH THE START OF ITS DESTINATION-WIDE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION – FEATURING CHRISTMAS IN THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER, GRINCHMAS AND UNIVERSAL’S HOLIDAY PARADE FEATURING MACY’S
 
Guests Can Also Enjoy a Variety of Holiday-Themed Treats Across the Destination, Journey Through Holiday Pop-Up Books Brought to Life in the All-New Holiday Tribute Store, and Take Their Fun to the Next Level with Festive Add-On Experiences 
 
Universal Orlando’s Holidays Celebration Runs Daily November 22 through December 31, and is Included in Admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2024) – Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration officially kicks off this Friday, inviting guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with an incredible collection of festive experiences for the whole family inspired by beloved characters and stories. Beginning November 22 and running daily through December 31, guests can enjoy a jolly slate of experiences – including witnessing awe-inspiring Christmas magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, meeting the mean, green one himself during Grinchmas, watching larger-than-life balloons and floats wind the streets of Universal Studios during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, exploring the all-new holiday-themed Tribute Store, savoring delicious seasonal treats and so much more.
 
See below for more information about the festive offerings available at Universal Orlando this holiday season:
 
Holiday In-Park Experiences at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure
Guests visiting Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure can celebrate the holiday season with festivities that are included with their theme park admission including:
  • Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Holiday magic comes to life in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley as both areas are adorned with themed décor to celebrate the season. Guests can enjoy Hot Butterbeer, special holiday-themed performances and the wondrous spectacle, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – which highlights Christmas moments inspired by the cherished characters and stories from the “Harry Potter” films;
  • Grinchmas: Guests can step into the whimsical Who-ville in Seuss Landing, where they’ll meet the mean-one himself – the Grinch – and enjoy a live-retelling of the Dr. Seuss holiday classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in the beloved stage show, “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular;”
  • Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s: Guests will watch cherished holiday traditions and pop culture-inspired stories and characters come to life as larger-than-life balloons and colorful holiday floats during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s;
  • And more!
 
Shop the All-New Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida
The Holidays celebration continues with this year’s all-new Holiday Tribute Store where guests will journey through holiday pop-up books brought to life across four festively-adorned rooms inspired by Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and fan-favorite character, Earl the Squirrel. Guests can shop this immersive retail space featuring seasonal treats and merchandise like Hogsmeade-themed home décor, pajamas and accessories, Grinchmas apparel, slippers and ornaments, and Earl the Squirrel’s very own story book, “The Tale of Earl the Squirrel.” Guests can also browse select items from Universal’s assortment of Holidays merchandise and purchase online by visiting www.Shop.UniversalOrlando.com.

Delight in Holiday-Themed Treats Across the Destination
This holiday season, guests can savor a menu of delicious, holiday-themed food and beverage offerings across the destination, including a Peppermint Cheesecake Bar, Pistachio Holiday Wreath, Roasting Chestnuts Mont Blanc, and Grinch-themed treats like Grinch Cookies. At Universal CityWalk, guests can also enjoy the Ugly Sweater Shake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen – complete with vanilla ice cream with spiced streusel, mini marshmallows, holiday sprinkles and an ugly sweater sugar cookie, and enjoy a selection of seasonal food and beverage items at Bigfire and VIVO Italian Kitchen.
 
Holiday Add-On Experiences (available for an additional cost)
Guests can take their festivities to the next level with special add-on experiences, including:
  • The Universal Holiday Tour, where they’ll embark on a guided journey through Universal’s holiday experiences, get access to exclusive meet and greets with Santa Claus, the Grinch and his faithful dog Max, dine on small bites and delectable desserts, access reserved seating at “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular,” enjoy a special showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” and more;
  • The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast, where guests can start their day alongside the Grinch and other favorite characters from Seuss Landing while dining on a delicious plated breakfast in Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal Islands of Adventure.
 
The Holidays Continue at Universal CityWalk and Universal Orlando’s Hotels
The holiday spirit continues at Universal CityWalk with live entertainment and themed holiday cocktails at The Green & Red Coconut Club at Red Coconut Club through December 31, and festive meet and greets with Earl the Squirrel on select dates from November 29 through December 29 at CityWalk Plaza. Plus, all eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels will be decked out with festive décor for the season and offer special menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve in addition to special holiday celebrations, including Christmas tree lightings, Hannukah menorah lighting ceremonies and more.

Guests can also ring in the New Year across the destination with live entertainment at Universal Studios Florida, hype squads full of music and characters at Universal Islands of Adventure, a midnight countdown at both theme parks and Universal CityWalk, and access to select venues after midnight to continue the festivities.
 
Universal Orlando’s Holidays celebration runs daily from November 22 through December 31 and access to the in-park festivities is included with regular admission to the theme parks. There are a variety of special offers available now for guests to plan their visit to Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season, including the Dining Card Vacation Package that includes hotel accommodations, theme park tickets and a food and beverage dining card worth up to $1,000, including the “Florida Unlimited Days Ticket,” which provides access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for an unlimited number of days now through December 18, 2024 for $199 plus tax.
 
For more information and to book a festive getaway, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Holidays.
 
About Universal Orlando Resort  
Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning theme park destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen.
 
Universal Orlando Resort is home to three, soon-to-be four, exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and – opening on May 22, 2025 – Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel (opening May 22, 2025), Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21, 2025), Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening March 25, 2025), Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites.
 
Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.

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