The “Events & Experiences Guide” (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando)
Universal Orlando Resort unveiled “Events & Experiences Guide” enabling travelers to begin planning their 2026 vacations.
The compressive guide provides information on Universal’s generous number events, including Rock the Universe (Jan. 23-24), a Christian music festival; Universal Mardi Gras, (Feb. 7-April 4) with colorful floats, live promotions and entertainment; Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (Aug. 28 –Nov. 1), boasting, but not limited to, haunted houses, scare zones, and themed food-and beverage experiences; and Select Nights this Fall; and Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort Nov. 14, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will have the chance to attend events including Butterbeer Season (March 1-May 31), Back to Hogwarts (Aug. 1-Sept. 1) and Dark Arts, available during select events this fall.
Passholders can take advantage of UOAP perks throughout the parks, hotels and Universal CityWalk during Passholder Appreciation Days presented by Coca-Cola, running from August 15 through September 30,” Universal said.
Additionally, guests will learn about US Hunger Meal Packing, which enables them to help package 555,000 meals for residents in Central Florida; and Velvet Sesson and Velvet Unplugged at the Hard Rock Hotel, complete with live music from an array of accomplished musicians.
The guide also includes information on events at Universal Orlando hotels, include an acoustic brunch, which takes place on Sunday at the Hard Rock Hotel’s The Kitchen; the Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, featuring a luau and dinner show on Saturday evenings; and Harbor Nights (Feb. 12, April 17, Oct. 16 and Nov. 27), with Mediterranean cuisine, wines and an opera performance.
“Special dining will also be available for guests on Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve at participating hotels, including Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort,” Universal said.
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