Universal Orlando has recently announced the return of their “Universal’s Holiday Tour,” which is an exclusive guided tour of Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure available on select dates starting November 21.
Different offerings available on “Universal’s Holiday Tour”:
- Meet the Grinch, in Seuss Landing while enjoying a delicious Hot Cocoa Bar
- Experience an after-hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – a transformation of Hogwarts castle with a stunning projection of holiday spirit and Christmas moments inspired by beloved Harry Potter films
- Take advantage of a reserved viewing area for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s
- Exclusive seating for Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic in the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” and after, see the Whos from Who-ville for an exclusive on-stage Q&A session
- Meet and greet with Santa and receive one My Universal Photos digital download
- Receive a Universal’s Holiday Tree Hunt brochure to find 15-holiday trees throughout various merchandise locations within the theme parks and Universal CityWalk
And what is the holiday season without festive treats?? Below are just a few of the food and beverage items available this year.
- Nutella Cheesecake Reindeer Pop: This cheesecake pop is rich with smooth Nutella and garnished with candied hazelnuts – available at Croissant Moon Bakery, located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- “Red Hot” Holiday Shake: Red Hot candies, crushed peppermint, and a Christmas tree snack cake milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in Universal CityWalk
- Voodoo Doughnut: Holiday-themed Voodoo doughnuts will be available throughout the season with new flavors, including a gingerbread cake doughnut, green-glazed holiday gift doughnut, and marble cake wreath doughnut
- Hot Chocolate Bomb: Available at the TODAY Cafe, located at Universal Studios Florida. There will also be a new Grinch-themed hot chocolate bomb – filled with marshmallows and red-candied hearts – at Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Vegan Brownie: Available in San Francisco at Universal Studios Florida or Croissant Moon Bakery at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
There will also be the return of the Tribute Store, as well as Mannheim Steamroller, with live performances at the Music Plaza Stage on the following nights: December 4, 5, 11, and 12.
For more information and to make a “Universal’s Holiday Tour” reservation, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com. “Universal’s Holiday Tour” pricing starts at $69.99 (plus tax) and separate Park-to-Park admission is required.
And as always, be sure to follow ThrillGeek on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates from Universal Orlando.
Emily Ann has always loved the theme parks, and is now so happy she gets to create content around them for ThrillGeek! She considers herself a huge theme park foodie, as well as finding unique items across the parks. Would die for HHN.