As vacationers from up North and now as Florida residents, my family have always been fans of all the theme parks in Central Florida since as far back as I can remember. We have had the great pleasure of experiencing many of the festivities at Universal Studios Orlando so we were so pleased that our fellow Central Florida Latina Blogger, Sili Recio, from MyMamihood.com could represent Mami of Multiples and was able to experience las “Navidades en Universal” (Holidays at Universal) with her family.
Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration is where families create unforgettable holiday memories to last a lifetime. Beginning Dec. 1 and running through Jan.1, the Holidays at Universal Orlando offers incredible entertainment experiences at both theme parks.
From Sili….
Now that I have a 3-year old (wait, who said that?), I get to really understand what a blessing it is to be living in Central Florida.
Not only is the weather beautiful while my friends and family in NYC are complaining about snow but now I get to really unleash the awesomeness that are the theme parks. And how excited was I to head over to Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration the day after the frog princess’s birthday you ask?
Well… here, let me show you!
Beginning Dec. 1 and running through Jan.1, the Holidays at Universal Orlando offers incredible holiday experiences at both theme parks. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure, families will be filled with holiday cheer as Grinchmas comes to life throughout Seuss Landing.
At Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Grinchmas comes to life throughout Seuss Landing, where guests can see the heartwarming live stage show, “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular”, starring The Grinch and the Whos from Who-ville. Guests can also meet The Grinch and strolling Whos who wander through Seuss Landing.
I know that I probably should have a picture of my child with the Grinch but, what can I say? First of all, I tried but she didn’t want to. She managed to give him a high five from behind my legs which I consider progress, all things considered.
I will say that she adored the live show, “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular,” featuring The Grinch and the Whos from Who-ville. It was all she could talk about after we got home (and for days after). She kept trying to sing “you’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch”. For someone who was afraid, she surely became entranced with the show. And who could blame her? I think we all were.
I make it a point to do nothing Christmas-y until 12/1 and I can tell you that I’m glad this was my holiday coming out party. Everywhere I turned, it just felt like I was enveloped in the spirit of the season.
If the Grinch didn’t get us in the spirit well then, how about a good ol’ fashioned Macy’s Holiday Parade? I was transported to the streets of New York as I stood by the curb and watched the balloons and characters go by. This year, the parade included all-new Nutcracker and Mouse King “trycaloons” – tandem tricycles that appear to be pedaled by whimsical balloon characters from the popular holiday tale. Dancing snowmen, beautiful Rockettes and of course, the big man himself created just the right kind of magic to celebrate the season.
At Universal Studios Florida, the Macy’s Holiday Parade will fill the streets every evening with the same larger-than-life balloons seen in the famous New York City parade.
Add some sugar cookies, cocoa and a Mannheim Steamroller concert and we were in holiday business. The masters of Christmas music with more than 40 million albums sold worldwide, the acclaimed musical group will take to the Music Plaza stage in Universal Studios eight nights this year to perform their memorable holiday hits.
Returning this year with more concerts than ever before is Mannheim Steamroller. The acclaimed musical group will perform their memorable holiday hits on the Music Plaza stage in Universal Studios eight nights this year – Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23.
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. Don’t believe me? Look at this face.
I certainly hope you get a chance to head over to Universal. The celebration continues through January 1st so, you have a little time left. And, the best part? All theme park holiday entertainment – including the Mannheim Steamroller concerts – is included as part of any holiday pass, two-park or multi-day admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
Florida residents can continue making memorable family traditions at Universal Orlando’s Holidays event by taking advantage of these special offers available for more information at http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Park-Tickets/Florida-Resident-Tickets.aspx
This outing changed us. It was the perfect start to the season and gave the frog princess a glimpse of the magic that we can only fondly remember. So enthralled was she with the Grinch that we have watched the cartoon about 32 times and tonight, I heard her reciting some of the lines word for word. Also, this was the very first year that she was allowed to select her special holiday ornament for the tree. I’ll give you three guesses as to what she picked over fairies and princesses?
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Universal Orlando Resort is home to:
- Two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- An entertainment complex: Universal CityWalk
- Three hotels: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- There are more than 50 rides attractions across both theme parks
- There are more than 20 dining locations across both theme parks
Universal only offers its Universal Express Plus Passes (which allows guests to enter through a separate line to bypass waiting for participating attractions) for free as a benefit to anyone who is a guest at one of their on-site hotels (Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay, and the Royal Pacific Resort), OR you can purchase this pass as an add-on to your regular tickets for an extra fee.
As special holiday giveaway, we are offering the 4 TICKETS TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT in ORLANDO, FLORIDA as a giveaway!
GIVEAWAY: Four (4), Universal Orlando Resort 1-day, two-park tickets and four (4), 1-day, two-park Express Passes. Tickets and Express Passes will be valid from December 11, 2012 through March 22, 2013. Tickets are valid for one-day admission to both, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure on the same day. Total value for all four (4) tickets is $720.00. **Please note that tickets and passes are only valid at Orlando, Florida location.**
All Holiday entertainment is included is included with park admission to Universal Studios Florida. For more information about the Holidays at Universal Orlando, please visit: www.UniversalOrlando.com/holidays. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort and Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UniversalORL (@UniversalORL) for the latest news about Universal Orlando Resort.
Good Luck and Happy Holidays!
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Universal Orlando Resort and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
I love Suess land but I am really excited to check out Harry Potter world. I have never been curing the holidays but I bet it is really magical.
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We have never visited during the holiday but we would love to see Grinchmas!
I have never been to Orlando or Universal Studios. I would love to win and make memories with my kids. During the holidays we love to do all things Chirtsmas from getting a real Christmas tree, drinking hot chocolate, and wrapping presents. We love Christmas.
Call me a kid at heart, but I always enjoyed Grinchmas, back when I had an annual pass (years ago). I hope to see it this year!! 😀
I love how the entire park is decorated like a wonderland & I actually can take some nice Holiday pictures of my 5 kids actually looking happy…
I have only been there once and loved the coasters. I would LOVE to take my family there–neither of my girls have been there! Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
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I am a huge fan of the Macy’s Day Parade and my little guy loves collecting the confetti! The park is so beautiful this time of year and we’d love to spend some time there over the holidays! THanks for the opportunity.
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My sister is visiting for the Holidays and I would love to take her to Universal. Awesome giveaway!
I would love to take my kids. My daugther LOVES barney and she will be thrilled to see him there.
I haven’t been to a Universal Orlando Resort yet, so I don’t have any memories to share (although I hope to soon!), but during the holidays we just love to be together as a family. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing or where we’re at … the important thing is that we’re together and creating great memories.
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We’ve never been to Universal during the holidays but I would love for kids to be able to experience the parade and of course the Grinch.
I would love to take my family to Grinchmas, and see the holiday parade!
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Dying to go to Universal next month. Count me in!
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Daughter loves Universal! This would make her Christmas!
WOW would LOVE the opportunity to go to Universal Orlando!!!! I live in Florida and have not been to Universal in 12yrs since my stepson was 4yrs…Lol
This is a Great Opportunity for anyone.. Thank you for this!!! Merry Christmas 🙂
I love the Harry Potter world.
i love spending time with my family so this would be a great opportunity for us to travel we’ve never been to Universal Studios orlando
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My favorite memory is the time we actually got to walk in the Macy’s day parade at Universal Studios, the day after my husband and I were engaged 8 years ago 🙂
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My favorite memory of universal Orlando is when my daughter was tall enough to go on the griffin ride. We rode it over and over again.
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My boys are the biggest superhero fans so we love to visit IOA and go on Spider-man and other SUPER rides! 🙂
My girls and I love Suess Landing! I would love to go back for the holidays and visit Mr. Grinch! 🙂
We have been looking forward to seeing all the Grinch and Dr Seuss related fun. We are fans in this house.
I have never been to Universal Orlando during the Holidays but I really really want to go for Grinchmas!!!
I haven’t been to Universal Orlando yet but I love going to Grinchmas at Universal Hollywood!
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I worked for Universal Stuidos MANY years ago and I got to take part in the balloon handling a few times as extra overtime shifts. While it isn’t easy and not always fun, I have had SO MANY Laughs in the zip up jumpsuit over the holidays!!!!
We love Seuss land but I want to check out Harry Potter and my girls want to check out the new character parade at Universal with Dora, Diego and Sponge Bob 🙂
My 9 y.o. daughter and I spent time this year reading the Harry Potter series and watching all the movies. The only thing left is a visit to Universal. Thank you.
Would love to see the Universal parks. Thanks for this contest!
I haven’t visited Universal in years. I think is time.
We have never been to Universal during the holidays, but we love to go to other theme parks to see all the lights and decorations and of course the weather is always nicer.
I havent been to universal for the holidays as of yet, but what I do enjoy doing with my family during the holidays is taking part in different Christmas activities going on through out the city
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We haven’t been during the holidays, but I would love to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter decked out for Christmas.
Having never been visiting for Christmas would be something we would never forget.
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I ahve never been so Im not sure what is the best….IT would be amazing!!
I haven’t been personally but it sounds like fun
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we all loved seeing the harry potter part
My favorite memory was Christmas 3 years ago. My oldest son was 3 and LOVED seeing Seussville all decorated and beautiful. We haven’t been since then and now have two more kids who would love to go!
We love Grinchmas!
I would love to visit Universal Studios with my family. I have not been since the last time I brought my parents before they died in the late 90s. It would be wonderful to experience Christmas with my family that live in the Orlando area.
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I would love to take my kids to Universal studios. I work at the post office and this is, of course, the busiest time for us. I am hardly ever home in December, just Christmas day off then back to work the next day. Spending Christmas week with my kids is my dream.