Why Universal Orlando's Holidays Might Be Better Than Disney's (And It's Free)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party costs extra. Universal's holiday events? Included with your regular park ticket. We spent a full day at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to show you everything the holidays have to offer — and honestly, Universal is seriously underrated this time of year. We cover: ✦ The Holiday Tribute Store — four themed rooms including Harry Potter, Grinch, Earl the Squirrel & the Macy's Parade (do not skip this) ✦ Earl the Squirrel — the origin story of Universal's beloved holiday icon ✦ The Macy's Holiday Parade — nightly, free with park admission, massive floats, Minions, Shrek, Trolls & surprise snow ✦ Finnegan's Bar — our favorite spot in all of Universal for a drink (ask for the key lime shot) ✦ Grinchmas in Dr. Seuss Land — the How the Grinch Stole Christmas show, meeting the Grinch & what the wait times are really like ✦ The Hogwarts Holiday Castle Show — projections every 25 minutes from dusk until close ✦ Universal Monsters holiday popup shop ✦ Universal vs. Disney holidays — honest comparison 🎄 Everything we covered today is included with a standard park ticket — no separately ticketed events required! 🎡 This is part of our ongoing Universal Orlando content — subscribe for more theme park coverage year round! If you need help planning your next magical vacation to Disney, Universal, or a Cruise, please check out Fantastical Vacations by Jon. Click here for a free quote: https://www.MagicalMustacheMan.com You can also connect with us here: Email – / jon@fantasticalvacations.com Instagram – / @Magicalmustacheman #UniversalOrlando #UniversalHolidays #Grinchmas #HogwartsHoliday #MacysParade #MagicalMustacheMan #UniversalChristmas #OrlandoHolidays