A holiday to Universal Orlando Resort is exciting enough as it is, but wait until you see the parks come to life during a holiday celebration or a special event!
With live performances, specialist attractions, and even more themed fun, you might want to consider planning your trip to Orlando around one of Universal's spectacular events. So we're here to tell you what's happening, when it's happening, and how you can get involved.
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You never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and some of Universal Studios’ most exhilarating attractions. Bring you friends and you might survive
Tickets on sale now! Simply add tickets for your chosen dates as you proceed through the website.
Fear cannot be contained as you make your way through haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror, with a few twisted creations. You better watch your back!
Don't worry, your favourite rides will still be open during the event - if only to make you scream in a different way! Or take a break from the scares to witness the themed entertainment, food and drink.
Don't even start to think you can relax here, you'll be caught dead. Scaractors are on the prowl within these scare zones to bring you a fright throughout.
#Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 14 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021–2022).
WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.
However You Holiday, You Do Yule
Dec '24
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so why not spend it at one of the most wonderful places too, and Universal Orlando Resort does the holidays BIG TIME!. Scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off with celebrations throughout Universal Studios, Islands of Aventure, and of course CityWalk.
It's the biggest, loudest, most amazing festive celebration of the season.
You're never too far from celebrations, excitement and events at Universal Orlando Resort. So what else do we have on the horizon?
Feb - Apr '25
Excite all your senses at Universal Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval - It’s a Grooveable Feast where the parade is raging, and the food doesn’t stop at Cajun. From exciting dishes (and drinks!) from all over the globe, rocking floats in the streets, and live concerts*, it's time to get your beads on, eat up, and rock out.
Let’s Get this Mardi Started!
Whilst there's some great seasonal celebrations at Universal Orlando, if you're here in between there's still fantastic entertainment on offer. The superstars. The legends. The icons. They all take the stage at Hard Rock LIVE®. So check the schedule in advance and see which big names in comedy and music are on show during your visit!
*These events are separately ticketed and available for purchase in-resort.
Stay on-site to enjoy these Universal Orlando events to their fullest, with complimentary transportation to the parks, Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay, and other exclusive benefits!
Plus, save up to 30% on your Universal hotel when you stay for 7 nights or more before 31 Dec '25!
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has exclusive benefits only for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers;
Valid for travel up until 31 Dec '24
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Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Parks/attractions/entertainment, or access to events may close or be unavailable due to capacity and benefits are subject to change without notice. Free self-parking after midnight on all Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Free self-parking available after 6PM for all guests on non-Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Other restrictions may apply.
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