REVIEW: The Universal Holiday Tour Returns With a Mixed Bag of Changes for the 2022 Holiday Season at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The Universal Holiday Tour has returned for the 2022 holiday season here at the Universal Orlando Resort with a lot of changes. Taking this tour has become a tradition for us each year and something we always look forward to. Unfortunately, this year’s tour comes with a lot of modifications, and most of them are … Read more

REVIEW: The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast has returned for the holiday season at the Universal Orlando Resort. This character dining experience is held in Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing, so it requires a ticket for Islands of Adventure as well as a separately ticketed reservation. Let’s get ready to dine on some Green … Read more

A Complete Guide to the 2022 Holiday Season at the Universal Orlando Resort with Tips, Reviews, and More

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It’s the most awesomest celebration of the season! The holidays have kicked off here at the Universal Orlando Resort, and to make sure you don’t miss out on anything, we’ve put together a full guide to help you make the most of your visit. You can find seasonal activities all around the resort, and we’re … Read more

REVIEW: Mulled Wine, Spiked Nog, and Seasonal Sandwiches at Battery Park for Holidays 2022 in Universal Studios Florida

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Visit Battery Park in Universal Studios Florida this holiday season for some mulled wine, spiked egg nog, and plenty of sandwich options. 2022 Holiday Menu at Battery Park in Universal Studios Florida Food Turkey Dinner Sandwich – $11.49 Chocolate Pressed S’mores Sandwich – $10.49 “VBLT” Sandwich – $11.49 Peanut Butter Fluff n’ Stuff Sandwich – … Read more

REVIEW: Roast Beast Sandwich Topped with a Tiny Meatloaf Sandwich Returns for Grinchmas 2022 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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It wouldn’t be the Who-lidays without a traditional Roast Beast dinner, right? The Whos are running about Seuss Landing, preparing for their favorite time of the year, which means lots of decorations and holiday treats! Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous is once again serving up a long-time Who feast with this delicious Roast Beast. Roast Beast … Read more

New Grinch Loungefly Backpack Arrives For the Holidays at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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When you visit Univeral Orlando during the holiday season, the mean one himself, The Grinch, appears in many places. If you want to take home a useful and attractive souvenir from your trip to Univeral Orlando, we found one for you. A new Grinch Loungefly backpack appeared for this holiday season. We found this one … Read more

REVIEW: Today Cafe Serves Holiday Desserts at Universal Studios Florida

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Today Cafe in Universal Studios Florida is serving up a series of fun holiday desserts for the Christmas season. We reviewed their first round of treats and decided what belonged on the nice list — and what was naughty. Orange Cranberry 3-Tier Mini Cake – $6.49 This gets bonus points for beauty, but it’s what’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet the Whos of Whoville 2022 in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The Whos of Whoville can be seen roaming Seuss Landing this holiday season at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Whos are dressed in their Who-liday best, and some carry decorations. They like to play games and pose for photos. A group of Whos told us they were heading to Who-live Garden for some pasta. This … Read more

VIDEO: 2022 ‘Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle’ in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

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It’s always a snowy winter in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but the holidays don’t begin until “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” lights up the night. This projection show is performed on Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade each evening. The 7-minute show includes wintry imagery and … Read more

PHOTO TOUR: Green & Red Coconut Club Opens at Universal CityWalk Orlando for 2022 Holidays

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The Green & Red Coconut Club, a holiday overlay of the Red Coconut Club, is now open at Universal CityWalk Orlando. This beautiful venue has sat unused for so long, we were thrilled to see the Dead Coconut Club finally bring some life into the place and now a new holiday overlay has arrived. Universal … Read more

Green & Red Coconut Club Opening Tonight at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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The Green & Red Coconut Club, a holiday overlay of the Red Coconut Club, will be opening this evening at Universal CityWalk Orlando. There was already a teaser in the park and banners on the club’s exterior. Red Coconut Club had been closed since 2020 before it reopened as the Dead Coconut Club for Halloween … Read more

PHOTOS: New Coca-Cola Holiday Freestyle Cup and Drink Carriers Arrive at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The holiday season has arrived at the Universal Orlando Resort, and if you’re looking to carry around your new favorite Coca-Cola Holiday Freestyle cup in style, Universal’s got you covered with a new carrier. These cup holders debuted during Halloween Horror Nights and were a huge success. If you failed to track down one of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Grinch Meet and Greet Returns for the Holidays to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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He’s a mean one, but he’s still everyone’s favorite meet and greet during the holidays! The Grinch meet-and-greet has returned to Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure. From now through January 1, you can meet the Grinch at Honk Honkers in Seuss Landing. This meet-and-greet is in a new location this year, decked out as … Read more

Holiday Tree Hunt Returns to Universal Orlando Resort with Earl the Squirrel Decoder Ring and New Trees

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Earl the Squirrel has arrived, and he’s brought some deliveries from Mistletoe Pines! The Holiday Tree Hunt has returned to the Universal Orlando Resort for the 2022 season, so grab a map at one of the participating gift shops and get to hunting. There are different Christmas trees located around Universal Studios Florida, Islands of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour All Four Themed Rooms of the 2022 Holiday Tribute Department Store at Universal Studios Florida

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The Holiday Tribute Department Store is now open! The third annual Holiday Tribute Store is now open for the season at Universal Studios Florida. Façade This year’s façade gives off the vintage vibes of a luxury department store, decked out for the holiday season. Silver trees and a family of mannequins can be seen in … Read more

Reindeer Figures and More Department Store Details Added to Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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Crews have added more details to the J. Stein & Co façade at Universal Studios Florida for this year’s Holiday Tribute Store. The first signage was added to the store yesterday, but now it’s looking much more complete. This year’s store has a department store theme. Two golden reindeer statues sit on either side of … Read more