You can select a month from the list on the right to see the special events available during your visit.
December 6 - January 1
Celebrate Grinchmas™ at Islands of Adventure, and join in the fun of the Macy's Holiday Parade™ at Universal Studios, featuring larger than life balloons from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® in New York City.
All the festivities are included with your theme park admission!
Visit the Holidays website to learn more about the event.
Takin’ The Party To The Streets
December 31, 2008 • 8pm – 2am
Bid a fond farewell to 2008 and rock in 2009 at Universal CityWalk® with the area’s best lineup of music and entertainment, an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, and more.
Make your last night in 2008 the most unforgettable at Universal CityWalk!
Click here to learn more.
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando® Holiday Events:
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Celebrate The Holidays The Italian Way
Thanksgiving Day
Champagne Buffet
Trattoria del Porto Restaurant
Thursday, November 27th
$46.00 for Adults & $23.00 Children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary)
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Mama Della’s Ristorante
Thursday, November 27th
Featured Thanksgiving Menu – 4:00 – 10:00 pm
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Holiday Harbor Nights
Friday, November 28th – 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Featuring select wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz, and complimentary hand-rolled cigars, "Harbor Nights" takes place under the twinkling lights of the hotel's Harbor Piazza.
For more information and reservations for
Harbor Nights, please call 407-503-1200.
Festa Musica Della Notte (Music of the Night) followed by Grand Illumination – Sunday, November 30th – January 1st
Christmas Day
Trattoria del Porto Restaurant
Thursday, December 25th, 12:00 – 8:00 pm
$46.00 for Adults & $23.00 Children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary)
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Mama Della’s Ristorante
Thursday, November 27th
Featured Christmas Menu – 4:00 – 10:00 pm
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Hard Rock Hotel®
Celebrate the season like a rock ‘n’ roll superstar!
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27
Avalon Ball Room:
Breakfast Buffet: 7:00am – 11:00am
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The Kitchen
Buffet: 11:00am – 10:00pm;
Adults: $43.95, Children 12 & Under $17.95 (children under 3 complimentary).
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Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 24
The Kitchen:
Santa Claus visit from 6:00 – 7:00pm
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Velvet Bar:
Gift Wrapping Station
Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00pm & 12:00am – 2:00pm
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Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 25
The Kitchen:
Limited breakfast & brunch buffet: Adults: $17.95 & Children 12 & under $9.50
A la carte lunch menu: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
A la carte dinner menu, Plus Christmas Specials Menu: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
For additional Holiday entertainment; cookie decorating, Santa Claus visits, Hanukkah candle lighting and character dining please click here
New Years’ Eve
Party Package
$59.95 for adults; $24.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary).
Price includes: Hard Rock Hotel keepsake, hats, whistles, party pops & children’s fun bag click here for more details
Celebrate the holiday's in a tropical paradise!
Saturday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 23
Unveiling of the Gingerbread Train Display with Executive Pastry Chef doing demonstrations throughout both days.
THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 27
Islands Dining Room
Thanksgiving Buffet: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
$43.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary). Champagne Included. Click here for more details.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Islands Dining Room:
A la carte dinner menu, Plus Christmas Specials: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, Dec. 25
Islands Dining Room:
Holiday Buffet: 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM
$43.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary).
Visit Santa Claus: 12 PM – 8:00 PM
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NEW YEARS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Islands Dining Room Special Holiday Buffet: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$43.95 for Adults & $17.95 for Children
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NYE BALLROOM LUAU PACKAGE*
$99 for Adults & $35for Children (Beer, Wine, Mai Tais & Party Favors included^)
Tuesday & Saturday Nights Year Round
Savor the exotic tastes of the South Pacific and enjoy a musical journey through the Polynesian islands.
Hula and fire dancers delight the audience and entice a few to even learn the hula! It’s great entertainment for the entire family! The Wantilan Luau takes place on Tuesday & Saturday evenings year round.
Reservations required, call 407-503-DINE (3463) or CLICK HERE for more information. Registration begins at 5:30pm, Seating begins at 6:00 pm.
