2023 Universal Holiday Info

[keishashadow]

Details from the site’s sponsor page
https://uofan.com/universal-events/holidays/the-holidays-at-universal-returns-november-17/



Official site:

https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/events/holidays-at-universal

Ticket link page

https://www.universalorlando.com/web-store/en/us/add-ons?tab=holidays



don’t forget to check the blockout dates on your APs:

https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/annual-passes/blockout-dates



link to an active thread re grinchmas breakfast

https://www.disboards.com/threads/when-does-the-grinch-breakfast-start.3924950/

 

[keishashadow]

not sure if you have to call in direct to book the special events. If not, if anyone has found a link, can they share?

 

[DoryGirl1963]

Soooo bummed this doesn't start until the 17th! We booked 11/12-17 thinking holiday goodies would start around 11/12 or 11/13...starts the day we're leaving...ugh

 

[keishashadow]

I tried downloading the APP but it is having some Grinches...
So I called this number and was able to book.
Need help?
Call 1-888-762-0820
Got my date and time.
Happy Grinchmas everyone!
I received a separate Booking confirmation email and it lists the date and time.

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Hugs Mel

Thanks for that info on the other thread!

Soooo bummed this doesn't start until the 17th! We booked 11/12-17 thinking holiday goodies would start around 11/12 or 11/13...starts the day we're leaving...ugh

Aw, sorry

TBH, i am surprised too. Absolutely think the demand would be there for It.

 

[lvdis]

Does anyone know what time the Christmas parade normally is? I don't see the time mentioned anywhere but could be missing it.

 

[ofcabbagesandkings]

Does anyone know what time the Christmas parade normally is? I don't see the time mentioned anywhere but could be missing it.

5:30 PM, I believe.

 

[keishashadow]

 

[PantherPete]

I love the Macy parade. But does anyone remember the walk though parade back during the Covid pandemic? Pretty cool to walk through the floats and take pictures with them. I wish they would do that again while the parade isn't going on.

 

[lvdis]

I love the Macy parade. But does anyone remember the walk though parade back during the Covid pandemic? Pretty cool to walk through the floats and take pictures with them. I wish they would do that again while the parade isn't going on.

I wish they would too! I was hoping it would still be that way when we went in 2021, but it was back to normal parade by then so I never got to see it like that.

 

[keishashadow]

anyone figure out the Mannheim Steamroller dates?

 

[keishashadow]

Link to thread from last year. There’s a video review post #33

https://www.disboards.com/threads/the-2022-holiday-tours-have-been-released.3898428/page-2

missed the tour last year. They made a change to the food offerings. Not sure what’s on tap this year, described as:

light bites, desserts & more

any inside info of this year‘s offerings out there?

 

[lvdis]

anyone figure out the Mannheim Steamroller dates?

I just saw it yesterday. It's on their site now.

Christmas & Holidays at Universal Orlando

Mannheim Steamroller​

Celebrate the season with sensational scores of the best-selling holiday artist of all time. Live performances at Universal Studios Florida December 2, 3, 9 and 10.

 

[PantherPete]

I just saw it yesterday. It's on their site now.

Christmas & Holidays at Universal Orlando

Bummer. Less dates than in the past. I won't get to see them this trip. I'm bummed, the rest of my family is overjoyed. They're not big fans.

 

[christophfam]

Does anyone know if Seasonal APH are blocked from the Mannheim concerts? I will be so bummed if I can’t get into the Studios for Saturday AND Sunday. It’s been ages since I’ve been during the holidays so I didn’t realize they play two days in a row like that. The dates aren’t showing blocked in the app right now but I know that can change.

 

[DL1WDW2]

According to an outdated posting Universal did not blockout for the exclusive Mannheim Concert & access was available with Standard Park Pass Admission .
Hopefully they will continue to offer this .
It has become very popular .

 

[bababear_50]

Hi gang going to the Grinchmas Breakfast
I always make tip envelopes for my trip.
Just sharing one I made incase anyone wants to use it.
Print- cut- fold and a touch of glue.
Enjoy and have a great Holiday
Mel

 

[christophfam]

According to an outdated posting Universal did not blockout for the exclusive Mannheim Concert add access was available with Standard Park Pass Admission .
Hopefully they will continue to offer this .
It has become very popular .

Yes, it has always been part of standard park admissions and I doubt that would change. Unfortunately, I do believe USF park is blocked for seasonal annual pass holders which would limit me to only IOA. Just didn’t think they’d have concerts two nights of a weekend So am curious if that is how it’s been in the past. Guess I’m holding out some hope that since they’re playing Saturday AND Sunday, that I won’t be blocked both days.

 

[cschaaf]

Interesting that Manheim is playing on Dec 2 and there is also an Orlando Informer event that night. Does anyone know when Manheim usually plays?

We have tickets to the OI event that evening.

 

[lisam70]

Yes, it has always been part of standard park admissions and I doubt that would change. Unfortunately, I do believe USF park is blocked for seasonal annual pass holders which would limit me to only IOA. Just didn’t think they’d have concerts two nights of a weekend So am curious if that is how it’s been in the past. Guess I’m holding out some hope that since they’re playing Saturday AND Sunday, that I won’t be blocked both days.

In the past Universal has NOT blocked the Mannheim concerts from the lower tier AP’s.

Does anyone know when Manheim usually plays?

I think it’s 7pm

 

[christophfam]

In the past Universal has NOT blocked the Mannheim concerts from the lower tier AP’s.

I think it’s 7pm

Oh, this is wonderful news! Thank you!! I don’t think we’d even go to the concert but I know we’d really miss the USF side. I always bounce back and forth between the two parks.