Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders can enjoy special perks, discounts, and exclusives during the 2025 holiday season.
UOAP Lounge Extended Hours
The UOAP Lounge in Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure will be open from park open to close from November 21 through January 4.
Grinch Holiday Button
This complimentary exclusive Grinch holiday button will be available for Passholders to pick up from November 21 through January 4, while supplies last, at The UOAP Lounge in Universal Islands of Adventure or The Tonight Shop in Universal Studios Florida from park open to close. Passholders must present a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and photo ID.
The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast Discount
Premier Passholders save 15% and Preferred Passholders save 10%^ off the regular price of The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast. This experience at Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Universal Islands of Adventure includes encounters with the Grinch and Whos, plus themed menu items. Reserve with the discount by phone: 407-224-7554.
Regular ticket prices are $58.99 per adult (ages 10+) and $32.99 per child (ages 3 – 9).
Universal Holiday Tour Discount
All Passholders can enjoy $10 off the regular price of the Universal Holiday Tour for up to 6 friends/family members. Blockout dates do apply.
The tour includes meet and greets with the Grinch and his dog Max, and Santa Claus; reserved seating for the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular; reserved viewing for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s; snacks and beverages; priority access to one pre-determined Universal Studios Florida attraction; and more. Book with the discount by phone: 1-866-346-9350.
Parade Viewing Area
Beyond the Universal Holiday Tour, Passholders can enjoy special viewing for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Blockout dates do apply. A valid Pass and photo ID are required for entry to the reserved viewing area. Space is limited and first come, first served. The parade will be performed at 5:30 p.m. daily.
Passholder Holiday Resort Rates
Passholders can save 10% to 40% off stays at Universal Orlando Resort hotels through December 31. The discount is based on the Flexible Rate, the lowest published non-discounted double-occupancy room rate offered on a given night, before tax. Extra person fees apply when there are more than two adults in a room.
Exclusive Holiday Food, Beverage, and Fudge Offers
The following Passholder-exclusive menu items will be available at the indicated locations during the holiday season.
Universal CityWalk
Gridiron Chop at NBC Sports Grill & Brew – $26.95 + tax
Herb crusted pork chops, sweet potato hash, braised cabbage, parsnip chips, apple gastrique
The “Big” Burger at Bigfire Restaurant – $23.00 + tax
8 oz. beef patty, BBQ rub, caramelized onions, mushrooms, white cheddar arugula, sherry vinaigrette, Alabama BBQ sauce
The Samurai Roll at The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar – $19.00 + tax
Jalapeno cream cheese, kani, panko crust, diced salmon, spicy mayo, scallions, eel sauce
Pozole Verde at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food – $19.95 + tax
Tomatillo chicken, hominy, green chili broth, radish, cabbage, lime, avocado, serrano pepper, blue corn tostada, cilantro sprouts
Universal Studios Florida
Seafood Charcuterie at Lombard’s Seafood Grille – $34.00 + tax
Salmon Gravlax, Smoked Oysters, Jumbo Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Bread, Pickled Vegetables
Pumpkin Pie Crepe at Central Park Crêpes – $10.99 + tax
Pumpkin pie filling, whipped cream, speculoos cookie crumble, pumpkin pie
Irish Puffin at Finnegan’s Bar & Grill – $19.00 + tax
Whiskey, cinnamon whiskey, butterscotch liqueur, triple sec, and walnut bitters
Universal Islands of Adventure
Peppermint, Dark & White Chocolate Dipped Churro at Natural Selections – $7.49 + tax
Churros dipped in dark & white chocolate and crushed peppermints
Fudge Flavor & Offer
An exclusive fudge flavor will be available to Passholders, and they can buy four pieces of fudge and receive three of equal or lesser value for free.
Fudge is available for purchase at the following locations:
Universal Islands of Adventure
Island Market and Export Candy Shoppe
Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers
The UOAP Lounge
Universal Studios Florida
San Francisco Candy Factory and Studio Sweets
Epic Universe
Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets
How to Treat Your Dragon
Note the offer is not available at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Honeydukes in Hogsmeade, or Sugarplum’s in Diagon Alley.
Passholder Holiday Merchandise
Seasonal and Power Passholders will get 10% off merchandise purchases from Universal Orlando owned and operated locations during the holiday season (Premier and Preferred Passholders already receive merchandise discounts). The discount excludes select collectibles.
Exclusive Passholder holiday merchandise will include an adult tee ($33) and ornament ($18).
Plus, Passholders can get ornaments personalized with their name and/or date. The ornaments available for this offer will range from $15 to $25, with personalization for an additional $5, plus tax. Personalization is available on November 22 and 23 in the UOAP Lounge. Merchandise discounts apply.
Early Access to Holiday Tribute Store
Passholders can take advantage of early access to the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida on November 20 from 11 a.m. to park close. The store will presumably open the next day to all guests.
Universal Volcano Bay Early Entry
From November 21 through January 4, 3-Park Power and Seasonal Passholders receive early park admission to Universal Volcano Bay 30 minutes before the park opens to other guests.
The holidays at Universal Orlando Resort officially run from November 21, 2025, through January 3, 2026.
This will be the first holiday season for Epic Universe. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park will both have holiday decorations.
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