Universal Orlando preps for festive holiday celebration
Starting November 12 and running daily through January 1, 2023, Universal Orlando Resort showcases its destination-wide festive holidays celebration.
The festive program features Universal’s best-loved stories and characters, including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and more.
Guests can also savor new and fan-favorite holiday-inspired menu offerings across the entire resort and visit the all-new Holiday Tribute Store to shop.
Holiday bites and delights
Universal Orlando Resort offers next-level cuisine for the whole family to enjoy, including comforting classics, returning fan-favorite fare and tasty treats inspired by this year’s festivities.
Earl’s Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Acorn Bomb (available at TODAY Café and Battery Park – located alongside the lagoon near Mel’s Drive-In): A holiday fan-favorite is back, now themed to the original Universal character – Earl the Squirrel. The beverage consists of a chocolate acorn shell filled with salted caramel and mini marshmallows.
Roast Beast Sandwich (available at Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous): Guests looking for comfort food can savor the Roast Beast Sandwich – a mini meatloaf sandwich featuring French onion soup-dipped roast beef with a cheddar cheese sauce – and even a “secret” sauce – served on a pretzel bun.
Grinch-Themed Treats (available in Seuss Landing): Some of the traditional sweet flavors the season brings can be found in an array of unique Grinch-themed sweets, including a Grinch Hot Chocolate Bomb, a Grinch Ice Cream Sandwich, and Grinch cookies.
Santa’s Cookies and Milk Shake (available at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen): An iconic holiday treat comes to life as a milkshake with Santa’s Cookies and Milk ‘Shake,’ complete with cookie butter and vanilla ice cream, mini chocolate chip cookies, and topped with a delicious chocolate Christmas tree and sprinkles.
All-New Holiday Tribute Store
The immersive Holiday Tribute Store returns with four themed rooms inspired by Who-ville, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Earl the Squirrel and New York vintage holiday decor. The store will be stocked with a variety of new merchandise for the perfect holiday gift – such as a Grinchmas popcorn bucket, Grinchmas Loungefly backpack, Hogwarts House-themed holiday ornaments, Earl the Squirrel spirit jersey and more. Guests can also browse and make purchases online by visiting www.Shop.UniversalOrlando.com.
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