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.
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!
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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
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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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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^)
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







