The Awesomest Celebration of the Season

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your holiday at Universal Orlando Resort, where we do the holidays big time. Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ as Hogwarts™ castle lights up for the holidays and festive décor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer™ while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances.

Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar film franchises. Get together with the resident Whos in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular starring The Grinch™. There are even more festivities in store around every corner of the Resort. You’ll find tasty holiday food and drinks, character encounters and more.

Plus, there are all the incredible rides and attractions like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® in Islands of Adventure, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D in Universal Studios and more, including the all-new Jurassic World VelociCoaster; feel the rush of the hunt as you race alongside fierce predators on a new species of roller coaster featuring two intense launches and four inversions as you twist and soar above land and water.

And don’t forget Universal’s Volcano Bay*, a stunningly beautiful water theme park unlike any other, where paradise reigns with slides, plunges and sparkling waters that perfectly mix thrills with tropical relaxation.

From the incredible dining and entertainment at Universal CityWalk to the thrill-packed theme parks, you’re sure to find all kinds of awesome all year round at Universal Orlando Resort.

Waturi Beach at Universal's Volcano Bay

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WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21) Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2021 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & Related Characters © 2021 Macy’s Inc. All rights reserved. Shrek 4-D © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Madagascar © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2021 MARVEL. TRANSFORMERS and its logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. © 2021 DreamWorks LLC. and Paramount

Congo River Golf

407-248-9181 407-396-6900 Play award-winning miniature golf. With eight locations in Florida to choose from, there's an adventure for everyone. Experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rainforests, challenging golf holes and more on an unforgettable African adventure! congoriver.com

Crayola Experience

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Discover the magic of color with 20+ creative attractions. Color, chemistry and digital technology combine to create a day of family fun and colorful keepsakes. Name and wrap your own Crayola crayon! Learn how crayons are made in a live show! Shop the largest selection of Crayola products and souvenirs. crayolaexperience.com

Crystal River Watersports

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Explore Florida’s Nature Coast with Crystal River Watersports. “Observing and Preserving Nature” is not just a part of our motto, it is our mission. Our SWIM with MANATEES Tours are approved by the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide Program. crystalriverwatersports.com

Dezerland Park Orlando

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The perfect place to have All Fun - All Day. You can enjoy the Boutique Bowling, Replay Lounge, Orlando’s Largest Arcade, Jump Start Trampoline Park, Rides, Florida’s Longest Indoor Go Kart Track, Bumper Cars, Vintage Carousel, shopping, movies at Cinemark 20, Mini Golf and The Auto Experience, home of the World’s Largest Private Auto Collection. See where Batman, James Bond, The Weasleys and Doc Brown park their cars to name a few. dezerlandpark.com

Discovery Cove®

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Discovery Cove® in Orlando is an all-inclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included.

Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere. discoverycove.com

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

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Explore the magic of nature throughout the day and into the night.

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At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, discover rare animals, adventures beyond belief, and entertainment transporting you to the heart of nature--alive like nowhere else. disneyworld.com

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

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After Florida’s only ski resort magically melted, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park was born. From bunny slopes to black diamonds, it’s all here at the polar opposite of other water parks! disneyworld.com/waterparks

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

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At Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, favorite stories unfold all around you. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge feel the rush of taking over control of the Millennium Falcon. And in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway you can enter a crazy colorful cartoon world as you join Mickey and Minnie on a runaway adventure. And become a toy with Buzz and Woody and take in a ride on Slinky Dog as he careens through Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land. Let Your Adventures Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. disneyworld.com

Empire Slingshot

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When you’re looking for fun things to do in Central Florida, Empire Slingshot has the best adventures to spice up your trip. Explore the city in one of our exotic Polaris Slingshots for an unforgettable experience. empireslingshot.com

EPCOT®

407-WDW-INFO Explore exciting attractions, enchanting international pavilions, and seasonal special events as you join the journey dedicated to inspiring everyone with the magic of possibility. Take a sail through Arendelle on Frozen Ever After or fly high in the sky on Soarin’ Around the World. Indulge in a world of flavor as you savor the authentic cuisine of 11 countries. disneyworld.com

Fun Spot America-Kissimmee

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2 Extreme go-kart tracks, thrill rides & Florida’s only inverting wooden roller coaster. Over 20 rides & an arcade. Located next to Old Town at MM#9 on Hwy 192. Free admission and free parking. Named “Best Budget Attraction”. Come have your #BestDayEver!

Fun Spot America-Orlando

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2 roller coasters including the action packed White Lightning, 4 unique go-kart tracks, over 20 rides & an arcade. Home of Gator Spot. Familyfriendly fun. Just off International Drive at Kirkman. Named “Travelers’ Choice” by TripAdvisor. Free admission and free parking. Come have your #BestDayEver!

ON SKY HAWK

Guests are elevated to new heights.

Fun Spot America Theme Park is becoming HUGE-ER than HUGE with the addition of another new ride, Sky Hawk, to the Orlando park location. Sky Hawk is a 90-foot family swing ride manufactured by A.R.M (USA) Inc. and provides guests a bird’s eye view of the park. The 24-passenger swing features both traditional side-by-side 2 passenger ride seating as well as side-by-side 2 passenger horizontal (prone) seating.

Guests are elevated to new heights while spinning at a quick 10 revolutions per minute. The tower features vivid colors such as purple, magenta, yellow and orange. At night guests can see a beautiful programmable LED package on the tower illuminating the Fun Spot Orlando skyline.

“We’re excited to offer our guests this thrilling new ride,” said John Arie Jr., CEO of Fun Spot America Theme Parks. “The addition makes a visit to our park even more memorable for families!”

A Thrilling New Ride