Team Members have decked the halls of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort with Christmas decorations. All of the trees and garland here are a sparkly silver. The trees are filled with colorful ornaments. Piles of wrapped boxes sit beneath each tree. Garland, also covered in ornaments, is on many of the resort’s railings. At the … Read more
More Earl the Squirrel holiday merchandise has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, joining the collection that launched earlier. We found these in the Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk. Earl the Squirrel Sweatshirt – $28 This black sweatshirt features Earl popping out of a wreath. Earl the Squirrel Drawstring Backpack – $30 This backpack features Earl driving his … Read more
A Christmas village has been constructed near the waterfront in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. The “village” is across from the Universal Studios Store. Archways are at either end of the walkway. This archway has a sign for Mistletoe Pines village, and a carved bear statue on one of the supports. There are three tent … Read more
“Grinchmas” is almost here! Signs for the show have been installed throughout Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The first sign can be seen when entering Seuss Landing from Port of Entry. It’s on one side of the entrance archway, next to this white Christmas tree. There’s also a picture of the Grinch and … Read more
The giant Christmas tree and the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida have both received more decorations overnight, including Earl the squirrel taking his place within the tree (spoiler warning for his location!). The tree can be found in the New York area of the park. It’s surrounded by hat-topped streetlamps. The tree is … Read more
A plethora of new Earl the Squirrel holiday merchandise has arrived early at the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This merchandise and more will soon be available at the Holiday Tribute Store. A non-branded squirrel plush was also put out with the merchandise. Earl’s Tree Farm Scented Candle – $20 This … Read more
Welcome to a beautiful November day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. There’s a lot happening as we get ready for the Awesomest Celebration of the Season, so let’s get started and see what’s new today. Merry Grinchmas! Grinch merchandise has started to take over the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. This Feast Mode glass … Read more
With Halloween Horror Nights finally concluding its spooky run, it’s time for the holiday season to take over at Universal Studios Florida. Sure enough, we spotted plenty of new and festive decorations around the Hollywood area of the park today! Wreaths flank the entrance to the Pantages Theater facade. Garland virtually encircles Mel’s Drive-In as … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced various holiday perks that will be available this season to Annual Passholders. Most of these perks will be available starting November 13, when the festivities officially begin at Universal Orlando Resort. Starting Nov. 1 while supplies last, Passholders can receive one (1) UOAP themed magnet. Pick up at the UOAP Lounge in Universal … Read more
The best-selling holiday artist of all time, Mannheim Steamroller, is returning to Universal Orlando Resort for the holiday season. Mannheim Steamroller will perform live at Universal Studios Florida on December 4, 5, 11, and 12. Read more about the holiday festivities coming to Universal Orlando Resort.
The Universal Holiday Tour is returning to Universal Orlando Resort this year. Though the holidays officially begin on November 13 at Universal Orlando Resort, the tour will be available starting November 21. With many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, this year’s tour will have even more than last year’s, which we already loved. Here’s some of what … Read more
A sign at Universal Studios Florida today confirms the Holiday Tribute Store will officially be returning for its second year. And just like with this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, guests can be a part of the store. The sign outside the Tribute Store was advertising the opportunity to add your face to Earl … Read more
It may still be October, but the holidays are beginning at Universal Orlando Resort. Christmas decorations have begun to appear at Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The awnings above the entrance turnstiles have garland adorned with ornaments and other baubles. Garland is also wrapped around lampposts. For now, there is mostly just … Read more
Since our visit yesterday, even more Who-liday decorations have been hung around Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We already saw the garland wrapped around the entrance archway. There are a few Christmas trees in planters along the walkway. Poles wrapped in garland and topped with wreaths also line the path. They have red … Read more
Holiday festivities will return to Universal Orlando Resort this year beginning November 13 and lasting through January 2. Specific offerings have not been announced, but guests can usually look forward to shows in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, special treats, decorations throughout the parks, and more. Last year we experienced the Holiday Tree Hunt, … Read more
While we’ve enjoyed the Macy’s balloons and a new tour, it’s clear that the breakout star of the holidays at Universal Studios Florida this year has been Earl the Squirrel. And now, you can take him home, so to speak, with a brand new mug! The mug features the excited squirrel in his Tree Farm … Read more