HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
AT THE UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT HOTELS
Holidays at Universal are all about families and fun, this is also true at the Universal Resort Hotels. From Thanksgiving to New Years there are plenty of activities to keep everyone happy. Tree lighting ceremonies, Hannakuh candle lighting, elves, hot chocolate and more can be found to make your season bright.
2016
2016 Universal Orlando Holiday Events
Portofino Bay Hotel
Enjoy a Mediterranean holiday for the entire family at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel including:
Holiday Arts and Crafts
Mon, Dec. 19 – Sun, Jan 1 | 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Strolling Holiday Carolers
Mon, Dec. 19 – Sun, Jan. 1 | 6:55PM – 9:30PM
Hanukkah Candle Lighting Ceremony
Sat, Dec. 24 – Sun, Jan. 1 | Sundown
Strolling A Cappella Singers
Mon, Dec. 26 – Fri, Dec. 30 | 6:55PM – 9:30PM
Tree Lighting
Special Holiday Dinners
New Year’s Eve Celebration
And More
Hard Rock Hotel
Rock the Holidays at the Hard Rock Hotel this winter with:
Special Holiday Dinners
Holiday Movie Screenings
Visits from Santa
Hanukkah Celebration
Sat, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 1 | Sundown
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
And More
Royal Pacific Resort
Celebrate islands-style at Loews Royal Pacific Resort:
Ornament, Stocking and
Cookie Decorating
Storytelling
Special Holiday Dinners
Hanukkah Celebration
Sat, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 1 | Sundown
New Year’s Eve Celebration
And More
Sapphire Falls Resort
Caribbean Chill at Sapphire Falls Resort this holiday with:
Hanukkah Celebration
Sat, Dec. 24 – Sun, Jan. 1 | Sundown
Special Holiday Dining
Holiday Activities
Holiday Dive-in movies
New Year’s Eve Celebration
And More
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Travel back to a simpler time this holiday at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Features include:
Meet & Greets with Santa & Elves
Special Character Appearances
Holiday Dive-in Movies
Holidays Arts and Crafts
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Sat, Dec. 24 – Sun, Jan. 1 | Sundown
New Year’s Eve Celebration
And More
Swell Holiday Events
Cabana Bay’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Come celebrate and witness us illuminate the grand tree in the hotel lobby. There will be live entertainment in the Swizzle Lounge, a special guest to light the tree, face painters, meet and greets with Santa as well as some of your favorite Universal Orlando characters. We even have hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies for the kids.
Friday, November 25 | 6:30PM – 8PM
2015 Holiday Activities at Universal Orlando Resort
Holiday Activities at Universal Orlando Resort
PORTOFINO BAY RESORT
HANUKKAH CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sunday, December 6, 2015 – Monday, December 14, 2015
FESTA MUSICA DELLA NOTTE AND GRAND ILLUMINATION OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE
November 28, 2015 – January 3, 2016
Location: Harbor Piazza | 6:30pm
APPEARANCE BY BABBO NATALE (ITALIAN SANTA CLAUS)
December 18, 2015 – December 24, 2015
Location: Harbor Piazza
ACCAPELLA SINGERS
December 26, 2015 – December 30, 2015
Location: Harbor Piazza
HOLIDAY LOBBY ACTIVITIES
December 18, 2015 – December 30, 2015
Featuring:
• Arts & Crafts
• Movies in the Lobby
• Universal Orlando characters
• Seasonal holiday beverages
HOLIDAY DIVE-IN MOVIES
December 1, 2015 – January 3, 2016
HARD ROCK HOTEL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
GRAND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Friday, November 27, 2015
Featuring:
• Cookie decorating
• Special guest to turn on the switch
• Holiday Dive-in movie
Location: Hotel Pool area | 6:30pm – 7:00pm
HANUKKAH CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 6, 2015 – Monday, December 14, 2015
• Candle Lighting Ceremony
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE KITCHEN
Fridays, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015
Featuring:
• Holiday movies
• Santa visits (excluding the 25th)
• Magician
DIVE – IN MOVIES
December 4, 5, 11 – 12, 18 – 19, 24 – 31, 2015 & January 1 – 2, 2016
ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Friday, November 27, 2015
Featuring:
• Seasonal drinks
• Cookies
• Ornament decorating
• Holiday movie
• The Polar Express
• Musician & Hula dancer
Location: Poolside| 6:00pm
Pricing: Fees apply
HANUKKAH CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sunday, December 6, 2015 – Monday, December 14, 2015
• Candle Lighting Ceremony
• Location: Hotel’s Lobby | Sundown
ORNAMENT & STOCKING DECORATING
Fridays & Saturdays December 5, 2015 – December 19, 2015
• Pricing: $9.00
STORY TELLING
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Featuring:
•Milk and cookies for children
Location: Orchid Court | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
COOKIE DECORATING
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Pricing: $2.00
CABANA BAY BEACH RESORT HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
FUN N’ SUN CENTER
Thursday, November 26, 2015 & Friday, December 25, 2015
Featuring:
• Arts & crafts
• Movies
• Milk and cookies (offered on 12/25)
GALAXY BOWL
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Featuring:
• Turkey bowling
• Bowl a turkey, get a free drink
LOBBY ACTIVITIES
Friday, November 27, 2015
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Featuring:
• Special guest
• Audience selection for tree lighting
• Meet & Greet with Santa
• Live music
• Face painter
• 4:00pm – 8:00pm
• Holiday Cookies
• Hot chocolate
MEET & GREET WITH SANTA
Saturday December 5, 12, 19, & 24, 2015
ELVES MEET & GREET
Sundays, December 6, 12, 20, 25, & 27, 2015
MOVIES AT SUNDOWN
Throughout December
Featuring:
• Holiday movies at Sundown
KIDS CHOIR
Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 21, 24, 2015
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