Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Orlando™ is unwrapping a new resort-wide celebration that will elevate your holiday season. Experience Christmas in The Wizarding World as Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ are transformed by festive decorations and special entertainment. Watch the live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™ as the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular returns. Merry and Mayhem combine as the Minions join Santa Claus in the all-new Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s along with characters from Madagascar and Shrek. Celebrate the season like never before at Universal Orlando Resort. There’s never been a holiday like this.

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Both The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ will be transformed by festive decorations, treats and special entertainment. And as the stars begin to shine, a stunning projection, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™, wraps the castle in spectacular holiday spirit.

Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's

Merry and Mayhem combine as the Minions join Santa Claus in this all-new incarnation of a holiday favorite that also features characters from Madagascar and Shrek.

Grinchmas™

Seuss Landing™ is home to the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, a live retelling of Dr. Seuss's classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™. And this is the perfect time of the year to start your day by enjoying breakfast with The Grinch™ & Friends.

Mannheim Steamroller

The best-selling holiday artist returns for live performances on select nights.

EVE

To round out the fun, be a part of EVE, Universal CityWalk's mind-blowing, full-throttle New Year's celebration. It's the biggest party this year. And next. (Separately ticketed event*.)

Holidays at Our Hotels

Put a bow on the season with a stay at one of Universal's on-site resort hotels. All hotels host holiday activities including:

•      Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dining from buffets to brunch
•      Meet and greets with Santa
•      Ornament and stocking decorating
•      Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies
•      New Year's Eve celebrations
•      And more!

Splash, Stay and Play Vacation Package

The best way for you to experience the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort™ is with a Splash Stay and Play Vacation Package, which includes 5-Night hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel along with a 3-Park 2-Day Park-to-Park with 2 Days Free Ticket to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure AND Universal’s Volcano Bay™. All on-site hotel guests will also have 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). 

This package starts at $99* per adult, per night, tax inclusive! Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com to book your Universal Vacation today!

Universal Volcano Bay - Know Before You Go

Stay On-Site for Quick and Easy Access to Volcano Bay™ 
Complimentary shuttle buses whisk hotel guests from Universal Orlando’s on-site hotels right to the park. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort even has a convenient walking path to Volcano Bay! Plus, by staying on-site, you'll enjoy early park admission (restrictions apply).

The Early Bird Gets The Best Beach Chair 
Get to the park early!!! This way you'll be able to claim a prime beach chair location and you'll also get a head start on the rides and attractions.

Head Towards The Back 
When you arrive, grab a spot at the back of the park and get a ride time at one of those attractions first. They’ll find water slides, lockers, food, etc. in every area of the park. It’s a great way to avoid the crowds who linger near the front of the park in the morning.

Items For Rent at Volcano Bay™ 
Rental lockers are located throughout the park (three different sizes available) and your clients can link up to four TapuTapu wearables so the whole family has access. Lockers can be rented using cash or credit card. You can even rent towels if you forget yours!

Turn The TapuTapu™ Wearable Into A Wallet 
From The Official Universal Orlando Resort™ App you can link a TapuTapu wearable to a credit card so you can TapTu Pay™ for merchandise, food and drinks in the park (excluding locker purchases). Link their entire party’s tickets to an account so everyone has TapTu Pay access with their TapuTapu wearables. Each TapuTapu unlinks from the account when it is turned in upon leaving the park.

Things To Do While in the Virtual Line™ 
Virtual Line™ allows your to have fun while waiting for your ride time. Drift along the Kopiko Wai Winding River™, bob in the waves of Waturi Beach, play in the Runamukka Reef™ kids area, ride the torrents of TeAwa the Fearless River™, grab a bite to eat or just kick back and chill out – none of which require securing a ride time.

You Don’t Have to Ride Right Away 
Once your TapuTapu™ wearable alerts you that it’s time to ride, you can head to the attraction at your leisure. If you're relaxing on a lounge chair or midway through a meal, you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to rush to their ride.

Keep a Lookout for “Ride Now!” 
As you explore the park, keep an eye out for slides whose entrance signage reads “Ride Now.” You can jump right onto those rides without losing your place in the Virtual Line™ for another attraction.

Eat Earlier or Later Than Everyone Else 
For a relaxing dining experience, plan lunch before noon or after 2:00 pm when the eateries are at their busiest. When it’s time to eat they’ll find four dining locations and two bars conveniently located throughout the park.

Ride Out the Rain 
Florida rain showers can come and go quickly. Instead of leaving the park when rain clouds roll in, take the opportunity to eat or shop while other guests head out – then take advantage of shorter attraction wait times when the sun comes out!

To book your Universal vacation and visit Volcano Bay - and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the other two Universal theme parks! - email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com today!

Universal’s Volcano Bay Opening May 25

Live the carefree island life at Universal’s Volcano Bay™. This brand-new water theme park will be like no other, where thrills and relaxation flow in perfect harmony. With the power of the TapuTapu™ wearable there’s no standing in long lines, wrestling with tubes, or waiting for the fun to begin. It’s a tropical paradise just steps away from everything Universal Orlando Resort™ has to offer.

A Full Day of Tropical Thrills & Relaxation

·       The park boasts 18 incredible attractions, including some that take you right through the iconic volcano.

·       Unique daytime and nighttime experiences make it an entire day’s worth of fun.

·       Guests can rent two-story cabanas; enjoy concierge services and other resort-like amenities.

World-Class Theming & Storytelling

·      Universal’s award-winning designers, the same team responsible for creating the incredible environments of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, created an immersive experience.

·      The culture and architecture of the fabled Waturi islanders are brought to life amid the park’s lush tropical landscaping.

·      Guests can play and relax in four unique areas of this South Pacific paradise where “Water is life. Life is joy.”

·      Towering high above the island is the mighty volcano Krakatau™, which cascades water by day and illuminated lava effects at night.

Technology & Design to Make the Most of Your Stay

·      The park has been designed so there’s no standing in long lines or carrying inner tubes from ride to ride.

·      Its ideal location within Universal Orlando Resort™ makes it easily accessible to guests of the resort’s on-site hotels.

·      On-site hotel guests enjoy early park admission* (valid theme park admission required).

·      With the power of the TapuTapu™ wearable, there’s no standing in long lines, wrestling with tubes, or waiting for the fun to begin.

To book your Universal Orlando vacation, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com, today! All of my planning services are FREE for my clients!