{"id":111155,"date":"2026-01-09T00:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/111155\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T00:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:58:17","slug":"universal-orlando-unveils-dates-for-halloween-horror-nights-and-other-2026-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/111155\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Orlando Unveils Dates for Halloween Horror Nights and Other 2026 Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The “Events & Experiences Guide” (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando)<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Resort unveiled \u201cEvents & Experiences Guide\u201d enabling travelers to begin planning their 2026 vacations.<\/p>\n

The compressive guide provides information on Universal\u2019s generous number events, including Rock the Universe<\/a> (Jan. 23-24), a Christian music festival; Universal Mardi Gras<\/a>, (Feb. 7-April 4) with colorful floats, live promotions and entertainment; Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (Aug. 28 \u2013Nov. 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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,\u201d Universal said.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The guide also includes information on events at Universal Orlando<\/a> hotels, include an acoustic brunch, which takes place on Sunday at the Hard Rock Hotel\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpecial dining will also be available for guests on Easter, Mother\u2019s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year\u2019s 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,\u201d Universal said.<\/p>\n

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