You can select a month from the list on the right to see the special events available during your visit.
December 6 - January 1
Celebrate Grinchmas™ at Islands of Adventure, and join in the fun of the Macy's Holiday Parade™ at Universal Studios, featuring larger than life balloons from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® in New York City.
All the festivities are included with your theme park admission!
Visit the Holidays website to learn more about the event.

Takin’ The Party To The Streets
December 31, 2008 • 8pm 2am
Bid a fond farewell to 2008 and rock in 2009 at Universal CityWalk® with live performances with the Doobie Brothers. You’ll also enjoy live entertainment in every club, all-you-can-eat gourmet food and more.
Make your last night in 2008 the most unforgettable at Universal CityWalk!
Click here to learn more.
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando® Holiday Events:
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Celebrate The Holidays The Italian Way
Festa Musica Della Notte (Music of the Night) followed by Grand Illumination – Sunday, November 30th – January 1st
Christmas Day
Trattoria del Porto Restaurant
Thursday, December 25th, 12:00 – 8:00 pm
$46.00 for Adults & $23.00 Children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary)
click here for more details
Hard Rock Hotel®
Celebrate the season like a rock ‘n’ roll superstar!
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 24
The Kitchen:
Santa Claus visit from 6:00 – 7:00pm
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Velvet Bar:
Gift Wrapping Station
Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00pm & 12:00am – 2:00pm
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Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 25
The Kitchen:
Limited breakfast & brunch buffet: Adults: $17.95 & Children 12 & under $9.50
A la carte lunch menu: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
A la carte dinner menu, Plus Christmas Specials Menu: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
For additional Holiday entertainment; cookie decorating, Santa Claus visits, Hanukkah candle lighting and character dining please click here
New Years’ Eve
Party Package
$59.95 for adults; $24.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary).
Price includes: Hard Rock Hotel keepsake, hats, whistles, party pops & children’s fun bag click here for more details
Celebrate the holiday's in a tropical paradise!
CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Islands Dining Room:
A la carte dinner menu, Plus Christmas Specials: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, Dec. 25
Islands Dining Room:
Holiday Buffet: 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM
$43.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary).
Visit Santa Claus: 12 PM – 8:00 PM
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NEW YEARS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Islands Dining Room Special Holiday Buffet: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$43.95 for Adults & $17.95 for Children
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NYE BALLROOM LUAU PACKAGE*
$99 for Adults & $35for Children (Beer, Wine, Mai Tais & Party Favors included^)

Tuesday & Saturday Nights Year Round
Savor the exotic tastes of the South Pacific and enjoy a musical journey through the Polynesian islands.
Hula and fire dancers delight the audience and entice a few to even learn the hula! Its great entertainment for the entire family! The Wantilan Luau takes place on Tuesday & Saturday evenings year round.
Reservations required, call 407-503-DINE (3463) or CLICK HERE for more information. Registration begins at 5:30pm, Seating begins at 6:00 pm.





