Universal Studios Begins Month-Long Holiday Celebration Dec 6 – Jan 1
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Orlando, FL – At Islands of Adventure, The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville sing their hearts out about the true meaning of Christmas in the park’s special holiday Grinchmas show – featuring live performances specially created by holiday music sensation Mannheim Steamroller. Beginning December 6 and running through January 1, the resort’s celebration will include the specially themed Grinchmas show and Macy’s Holiday Parade.
Live Performance by Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller’s performances are just the start of the month-long holiday festivities at Universal Orlando. Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, the concerts will take place at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 in the New York area and are included in park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
Grinchmas with The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville
At Islands of Advenure, the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an original musical score by Mannheim Steamroller. During the show, six songs are performed by a live cast, including The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville. As a part of the Grinchmas celebration, guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.
Macy’s Holiday Parade
Next door at Universal Studios, the world-renowned balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade return. Guests can experience the excitement of the New York City tradition as the Macy’s Holiday Parade cruises through the streets of the park. In addition to the parade, Universal Studios guests can enjoy performances by marching bands from across the country, a nightly Christmas tree lighting, as well as specially themed holiday shows including The Blues Brothers, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Barney.
Christmas at Universal Studios Orlando
“With the heart-warming story of Grinchmas and the excitement of the Macy’s Holiday Parade, we have brought together two of the most beloved and compelling holiday experiences in our culture,” said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment for Universal Orlando Resort. “We have created a month-long holiday event that every family will love.”
Just one park over, guests line the streets of Universal Studios to see the larger than life Macy’s balloons and floats that make up the Macy’s Holiday Parade along with special performances by marching bands from across the country.
Universal Orlando Resort kicks off the holiday season this year with live performances by Christmas music mega-sensation Mannheim Steamroller, who will perform two live concerts at Universal Studios Florida on Saturday, December 6. The Grammy Award-winning, platinum-selling group will play songs created specifically for the resort’s original holiday stage show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” as well as brand-new music from their newly released album Christmasville. Founder Chip Davis will join Mannheim Steamroller in his only scheduled appearance of the holiday season.
“We are extremely excited to partner with Universal Orlando Resort for their holiday celebration,” said Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller. “We are looking forward to performing some of our classic hits, as well as new material, for park guests.”
For more information on Universal Orlando’s holiday celebration and special theme park savings and offers, guests can visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Holidays.
