2024 Holidays at Universal Orlando

[Brian G.]

Any food/beverage options this year besides the gingerbread cookie and Grinchmas sweets? They've slowly been reducing the number of options over the year and I don't want to miss anything.

Haven't been in a few weeks since the parks keep closing early.

Most of the stuff is sweets or drinks this year. Outside of that:

Holiday Sandwich at Breadbox
Crispy Soft Shell Crab at Lombard's Seafood Grille
Pimento Sliders at Confisco Grille

 

[Mad Dog]

Hopefully, for the 2025 Holiday Season, Universal will give some oomph/freshness to the Holidays like they did in 2017. They may need that to distribute attendance evenly with Epic being open for next years' holidays.

 

[Brian G.]

Hopefully, for the 2025 Holiday Season, Universal will give some oomph/freshness to the Holidays like they did in 2017. They may need that to distribute attendance evenly with Epic being open for next years' holidays.

Grinchmas does turn 25 next year... ***crosses fingers***

 

[Mad Dog]

Grinchmas does turn 25 next year... ***crosses fingers***

I'd hate to lose Grinchmas. It's the best entertainment Universal offers.....Maybe they can dress it up a tad like when thy changed the sets....and then later upgraded everything to BMT. Universal does a nice job with the themed area outside the theater. Maybe they can upgrade that too. ....I hope the new coaster doesn't affect this area.

 

[Brian G.]

I'd hate to lose Grinchmas. It's the best entertainment Universal offers.....Maybe they can dress it up a tad like when thy changed the sets....and then later upgraded everything to BMT. Universal does a nice job with the themed area outside the theater. Maybe they can upgrade that too. ....I hope the new coaster doesn't affect this area.

Sorry, I meant to imply that they plus it up for the anniversary!

 

[Mad Dog]

Sorry, I meant to imply that they plus it up for the anniversary!

I was hoping that's what you meant Yeah, great opportunity presents itself.......Universal's Holiday stuff is pretty good. Very entertaining. They just need a wee bit more.....Maybe add Holiday elements to the night lagoon show. And, a Potter Yule Ball, in some form ,could be amazing.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I was hoping that's what you meant Yeah, great opportunity presents itself.......Universal's Holiday stuff is pretty good. Very entertaining. They just need a wee bit more.....Maybe add Holiday elements to the night lagoon show. And, a Potter Yule Ball, in some form ,could be amazing.

What's there is solid, but it's growing a bit stale now. Keep what's there, but add more entertainment/offerings throughout other areas of the park(s).

 

[Brian G.]

It's the holiday season, and The Holidays are back at Universal Orlando!

REVIEW: 2024 Holidays at Universal Orlando

 

[Clive]

It's the holiday season, and The Holidays are back at Universal Orlando!

REVIEW: 2024 Holidays at Universal Orlando

Glad you called out the Grinch meet and greet issue. It's a great experience, but it's become untenable in its current form. Universal Studios Hollywood has made some changes to accommodate the demand, and it's time for Orlando to follow suit.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

It's been time for quite a while for Universal to provide dual M&G's for the Grinch + bringing back virtual queue. Not a great guest experience.

I also got stuck in line behind the trash compactor on the way to Grinchmas... not a very festive smell. They really need to give Seuss Landing a proper theater or relocate Grinchmas to an IOA-specific theater.

 

[Brian G.]

It's been time for quite a while for Universal to provide dual M&G's for the Grinch + bringing back virtual queue. Not a great guest experience.

I also got stuck in line behind the trash compactor on the way to Grinchmas... not a very festival smell. They really need to give Seuss Landing a proper theater or relocate Grinchmas to an IOA-specific theater.

100% on your first point.

Second point, seems like an over correction for a month-long show. Easier thing would be to move the compactor or the queue.

 

[sonoma15]

Any food/beverage options this year besides the gingerbread cookie and Grinchmas sweets? They've slowly been reducing the number of options over the year and I don't want to miss anything.

Haven't been in a few weeks since the parks keep closing early.

A lot of places in citywalk have specialty food/beverages for the holidays. They also recently added a specialty grinch drink to Circus Mcgurkus for the holidays. I also noticed some holidays treats at some of the food booths around USF (I know for sure they have some christmas tree cookies at the booth in front of Fallon and the holiday peppermint crepe at the crepe place).

 

[UniversalRBLX]

100% on your first point.

Second point, seems like an over correction for a month-long show. Easier thing would be to move the compactor or the queue.

Didn't provide to much context, but I think Seuss needs a theater, with Grinchmas rotating in for the holidays. The other 2 IOA theaters are prime real estate and Seuss needs a daytime show for guests year round.

 

[Brian G.]

Didn't provide to much context, but I think Seuss needs a theater, with Grinchmas rotating in for the holidays. The other 2 IOA theaters are prime real estate and Seuss needs a daytime show for guests year round.

I mean, sure! IOA is hurting in the live entertainment department, so I wouldn't say adding a new daytime show is a bad thing. However, it's not a necessity on the laundry list of things Universal needs to work on, especially when Seuss is one of the few spots that A) has a small daytime show and B) hasn't felt the demand to move that show or introduce a new show to the small stage tucked in the back corner of the land.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando provides an unforgettable experience with its Holiday Tour, designed to offer VIP treatment for this year's holiday offerings across the parks.

REVIEW: The Holiday Tour at Universal Orlando's 2024 Holidays

Universal Orlando provides an unforgettable experience with its Holiday Tour, designed to offer VIP treatment for this year's holiday offerings across the parks. Recently, we were invited by Universal to enjoy an exclusive Holiday Tour to experience this year's festive offerings firsthand. The Ho

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[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has recently shared the official story of Earl the Squirrel - a small inside joke that has become a core part of their Holiday event.

The Story of Earl The Squirrel; Universal Orlando's Holiday icon

Earl the Squirrel has become a popular character at Universal Orlando during the Holidays and is considered the Resort's official mascot for the Christmas season. What started as a lighting mishap and turned into an inside joke within the entertainment team now has become a core part of the Holid

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[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando will host a variety of New Year’s Eve festivities that invite guests to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 at the Resort.

https://www.insideuniversal.net/2024/12/ring-in-2025-with-new-years-eve-festivities-around-universal-orlando/

 

[Jwhee]

Trying to find a video of the fireworks from the IOA lagoon last night. If you come across one, please drop it in here. Thanks