Universal Orlando Resort’s 2026 Holidays celebration starts Saturday, November 14, with new holiday décor at Universal Epic Universe. The season runs through January 3, 2027.
The additions include Super Mario Land decorations, Snoggletog celebrations in Berk and an Earl the Squirrel parade balloon.
New holiday décor at Epic Universe
Super Mario Land in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will feature special holiday décor, merchandise and food for the first time.
In How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, decorations will celebrate Snoggletog, the films’ annual winter celebration. Seasonal merchandise and photo opportunities will accompany the decorations.
Celestial Park gets more glittering Christmas trees. Holiday-themed displays will also run throughout the day at the Cosmos Fountain.
Christmas shows and parades
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will span these lands:
- Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure.
- Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
- Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe.
Each will feature festive décor, lights, merchandise and holiday entertainment. Hogsmeade will also feature The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, a projection show inspired by the Harry Potter films.
Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure will host the live Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Guests can also meet The Grinch, visit the Who-Ville Tree Lot and shop for Who-Ville-inspired gifts.
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s will fill Universal Studios Florida with balloons and themed floats. The parade will run nightly. Characters from Despicable Me, Shrek and Madagascar will appear, with Santa Claus leading the Christmas tree lighting.
In December, a new 30.4-foot Earl the Squirrel balloon will join the procession. Earl will wear his signature winter cap and carry his favorite blue lightbulb. The balloon will debut in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade before arriving at Universal.
Where can you find holiday food?
Universal Studios Florida’s New York area will get new cabin-style wooden kiosks serving:
- Fire-roasted holiday striploin.
- Potato pancakes and pierogies.
- Christmas tree waffles.
- Red-nose reindeer donuts.
- Earl the Squirrel’s hazelnut dot cake.
- Coquito.
- Merry orchid mule.
- Peppermint espresso martini hot chocolate.
Universal Epic Universe will serve seasonal food and drinks across its five worlds, including:
- Snoggletog Harvest Mac and Cheese Cone, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
- Winter Hunter Mule, Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe.
- Snowman Cake (Mario), Toadstool Cafe in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
- Noir Holiday Supper, Le Goblet Noir in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic.
- Dongzhi Nights, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Celestial Park.
- Who-liday treats, Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure.
- BAH! Jam Tart, Seuss Landing.
- Very Grinchmas Ice Cream Sandwich, Seuss Landing.
- Gingy’s Gingerbread Streusel Cake, DreamWorks’ Imagination Café at Universal Studios Florida.
- Spiced Apple Cider, all three Wizarding World locations.
- Hot Butterbeer, all three Wizarding World locations.
Holiday Tribute Store and Earl merchandise
The Holiday Tribute Store returns to Universal Studios Florida with a Macy’s parade theme. It will honor NBCUniversal’s legacy in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through themed environments celebrating historic parade moments.
The store will feature parks-exclusive merchandise and limited-release collectibles. New Earl the Squirrel apparel, accessories and collectibles will celebrate the character’s balloon debut.
Source: Universal Orlando Resort
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