Here, you’ll find information on all of Universal Orlando’s special events offered throughout the year.
Universal Orlando offers various special events throughout the year, from Halloween Horror Nights to Mardi Gras and the popular Christmas celebration. Our seasonal event guides include our top tips and strategies based on our experiences enjoying these offerings.
You can read more about the specific special events at Universal Orlando in our key guides:
Universal Orlando just announced the dates and offerings for its most popular seasonal celebration, including new holiday additions at Universal Epic Universe. We break down all the changes coming to the holiday season this year. […]
Universal Pictures invented the horror film genre a century ago, so it’s only fitting that Universal theme parks are now the industry leaders in Halloween events. Spooky season 2026 will be here before you know […]
Last year, a character in the parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom went viral on social media. The character, “Tally the Elf”, went viral for his antics entertaining guests with his […]
The dates for the 2025 holiday season at Universal Orlando have been announced, with decorations coming to Epic Universe for the first time! Universal Orlando celebrates the holidays with Christmas in The Wizarding World of […]
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights is a must do for Halloween fans! This adult focused event takes place on select nights during the Halloween season. This is one of the most popular Halloween events in […]
Universal Orlando has followed Universal Studios Hollywood in releasing their entire calendar of events for 2025 which includes one BIG event we are looking forward to the most. The calendar features all the dates for […]
The holidays at Universal Orlando offer plenty to see and do in terms of entertainment, activities, and seasonal decor. Experience a Universal Orlando Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, meet the Grinch during […]
Each Spring Universal Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras with their own special celebrational of street performers, parades, live music, and specialty food items including authentic Cajun specialties. Scroll down for our full review on this experience and […]
The holiday season is filled with many beloved stories and characters. One of the most popular of these characters is the Grinch. During the spectacular holiday celebrations at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, you […]
Rock the Universe is a large Christian musical festival that takes place at Universal Orlando every year in January. This multi-day ticketed event includes multiple concerts inside Universal Studios Florida. This event is quite popular […]
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