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     Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort will begin November 21^st this year and run through January 4^th, 2026. This festive event includes Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the return of Grinchmas, and the Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. This year will also see holiday theming at Universal’s newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

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The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle}

     Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will include seasonal décor, performances, and a light show. The Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees will perform seasonal songs at Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, respectively, throughout the day. Hogwarts Castle will become a stunning nighttime display with “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” projection show. This show will run continuously from dusk until park closure. Be sure to grab some hot butterbeer as you explore Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and Wizarding Paris.

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The Frog Choir}

     Islands of Adventure will also host “The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” in Seuss Landing. Discover the meaning of Christmas with this musical stage show and snap a photo with the Grinch himself during one of his meet-and-greet appearances. Show times for Grinchmas are as follows: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

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The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular}

     At Universal Studios Florida, the Holiday Parade will take place nightly at 5:30 p.m., starting November 21^st. This year’s show features the Minions, Shrek, and Madagascar characters as balloons or on board their Christmas floats. Santa Claus will make a special appearance at the end of the show, alongside the lighting of the 80-foot Christmas tree.

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Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s}

     Enjoy special menus, holiday decorations, and festive events during the celebration. Visit Universal Orlando for more holiday features.

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