It's the most wonderful time of the year at Universal Orlando Resort. From 6 December to January 3, families can create memories for a lifetime during holiday celebrations at Universal Orlando. Children 1-9 will see giant balloons floating through the streets during the parade Macy's Holiday Parade, listen to the icon of Christmas music in the United States, Mannheim Steamroller touch beloved holiday classics with a modern twist, and see the Grinch in person at Grinchmas .

At Universal Studios Florida, the parade Macy's Holiday Parade will fill the streets with the same gigantic balloons that are in the famous parade in New York City. Visitors are immersed in the festive spirit with colorful Christmas characters, floats full of fantasy and a ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree by the man of the hour, Santa Claus. The guests will not want to miss the "Balloonicle" the Clown Chloe, a new addition to the parade combining a stunning balloon with a self-propelled vehicle traveling the streets of Universal Studios.

After the parade, the acclaimed American musical group Mannheim Steamroller occupy the stage of Music Plaza at Universal Studios to interpret memorable Christmas successes 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 December.

At Islands of Adventure, visitors will smile from ear to ear during the moving spectacle live "GrinchmasWho-liday Spectacular" with the participation of the Grinch and the Whos of Who-ville, accompanied by the original soundtrack of Mannheim Steamroller. Visitors can learn about the evil green man in person and Whos every day and, at certain times, can enjoy a special breakfast with the characters.

The Christmas entertainment-including all theme parks Mannheim Steamroller- is included with the entry of the parks or multiple days at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

Christmas festivities at Universal Orlando hotels

The celebration continues in the four hotels Universal Orlando Resort (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort), which shine with holiday decorations. Hotel guests will be immersed in the festive spirit with Christmas dinners and buffets, ceremonies lighting Christmas trees, special musical performances, visits from Santa Claus and Christmas movies on the edge of the pool. For more information on all the holidays in hotels, see: www.universalorlando.com/hotelholidays.

New Years Eve at Universal CityWalk

He has waited all year for this: NEW YEAR'S EVE 2014 December 31, visitors can experience the electrifying New Year celebration at Universal CityWalk. The memorable event this year has the largest dance track of Orlando, six areas of unique party access to six of clubs CityWalk high-energy, live music, gourmet cuisine and unlimited champagne toast at midnight.

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