The 2024 Holiday Tribute Store facade has gone up at Universal Studios Florida, revealing a book store theme for this year, and announcing a book launch for Earl the Squirrel.
2024 Holiday Tribute Store Facade
The 2024 Holiday Tribute Store facade is comprised of several larger-than-life books, creating a portal-like entrance into a holiday story.
A large “Tribute Store” sign with presents hangs high behind the open book above the entryway. Art of a holiday scene is presented on the two open pages that create the entrance to the shop.
The page on the left reads,
Once upon a time, along the bustling holiday streets of New York, was a fascinating bookshop.
Normally, it was an ordinary store. But during the holiday season, it became so much more…
Though the entrance to the future shop is currently blocked by Universal Orlando Resort-clad metal barriers, thee are festive decorations on either side of the doorway.
On the left, a festive garland is painted along the yellow-striped wall. Flats of Santa Claus’ head and a glowing red candle are affixed to the wall. On the right, flats of a snowman, a Christmas tree, and a pair of candy canes hang on the wall.
Outside the shop, an A-frame sign on display announces a book launch and signing for “The Tale of Ear the Squirrel,” happening on Saturday, November 23 at the 2024 Holiday Tribute Store. The book will be available for purchase and signing from 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. on those dates. The sign also includes a look at what will be the cover.
Next door at the Macy’s facade, more makeshift decor related to Earl has gone up, hinting at this year’s Tribute Store.
This hand-drawn-looking flyer can be found tucked into a wooden box in one of the window displays.
It reads,
Happy holidays from Earl
Pick up your copy of The Tale of Earl the Squirrel!
Available @ the Holiday Tribute [Store]
Another flyer has been taped to the inside of a display window, and advertises the “Tribute Store Booksellers,” where guests will be able to buy “Earl’s holiday origin story.” It also indicates that there will be limited copies available while supplies last.
While an opening date has not been announced for the 2024 Holiday Tribute Store, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be able to preview the new offering on November 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to park close.
For more holidays at Universal, check out details on this year’s offerings, as well as our report on festive decor throughout the resort.
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