The holidays have arrived in Universa!
Since there is a whole lot of entertainment and food that will be available through Christmastime, we couldn’t help but see it all for ourselves! And, we’re taking you with us to see all the experiences you can find in Universal Orlando this year.
Our first stop is the Tribute Store that has been decked out for the holidays this year with four different festive rooms!
When guests first enter the Tribute Store, they’ll enter a German Christmas Market where toys are being made for girls and boys everywhere…
…ahead of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Two tall soldiers welcome guests to the “Weihnachtsmarkt” or “Christmas Market” in German…
…where goodies like plushes, ornaments, and apparel await for visitors!
Instead of the previous Frankenstein Collectible, now the Tribute Store machine makes a Santa Claus figurine instead.
As guests exit the snowy village…
…they will stop by Whoville instead! And, the Grinch has been stealing decorations from all the citizens to create his own special room!
The Grinch has a whole stack of gifts he has been hoarding…
…but it’s a good thing his heart will end up growing three sizes before the holidays!
Guests can make a snowman wax figurine in this room instead…
…before picking up their own Grinch toys to take home to the kiddos.
Inside a glass case, guests can also look at other figurines, including shops from Whoville that are just ridiculously adorable.
As you pass Thing 1 and Thing 2’s stockings hung up with care…
…you’ll travel to Hogwarts for a magical Christmas.
Trees light up the area as you walk through shops straight from Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade…
…to purchase items like themed stockings, pillows, sweaters, and more!
You can even get the Quidditch players in your friends and family some team gear to use at Hogwarts or at home!
The last room in the Tribute Store is inspired by Earl the Squirrel with tons of treats for everyone to enjoy!
In case you’ve never heard of Earl the Squirrel, he was an actual critter that caused chaos in Universal Orlando. But, he accidentally bit Christmas tree lights (like the cat in Christmas Vacation) and electrocuted himself. Still, fans and Team Members have made him so much of a legend that he has his own room named after him this year!
While you can buy sticky buns and sugared nuts…
…there’s also a whole treat of bakery goodies!
You can find Chocolate Peppermint Mousse…
…Confetti Cake Cupcakes…
…Red Velvet Candy Cake Pops…
…Gingerbread Whoopie Pies…
…Holiday Wreath Cakes…
…Edible Cookie Dough Trees…
…Santa’s Dream Cookies…
…Vegan Reindeer Brownies…
…and Hot Cocoa Bombs!
We couldn’t resist trying as many snacks and goodies out of the bakery case as possible, because they just look so amazing.
After we left the Tribute Store, we hopped around Universal Orlando to visit with characters like Barney…
…Marilyn Monroe and her back-up dancers…
(LOOK AT THEM GO!!)
Marilyn singing for us at Universal Orlando! pic.twitter.com/EjuOU9lB6F
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…holiday performers…
…the Blues Brothers…
…and the Holiday City Tones, performing a cappella!
We are SO HERE for the Holiday City Tones at @UniversalORL! pic.twitter.com/B4UsggqOs7
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Although there isn’t a full-on parade this year, you can still see floats inspired by movies like Despicable Me…
…and Shrek! While Shrek and Fiona look adorable with their babies…
…we were VERY excited to see Dragon and Pinocchio chilling out at the swamp too!
And, we’re pretty sure they were just as excited to see us too!
It’s….SANTA SHREK! pic.twitter.com/rKEIhdXLJ8
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But, those weren’t all the characters you could find from the movie! The Three Blind Mice were grooving on the stage…
…while the Big Bad Wolf looked as cozy as ever in a nightgown!
We’ll keep you updated on all the other entertainment we find in Universal Orlando throughout the day!
Check out the GIANT Macy’s Balloons we found at Universal’s Holiday Experience!
What are you the most excited to see at Universal Orlando this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
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