# Universal Orlando Resort 2026 holiday and expansion plans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universal-orlando-resort-2026-holiday-season-plans > Updated: 2026-08-31T21:25:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. Universal Orlando Resort has finalized details for its 2026 holiday season, which will run for 51 days from November 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027. This duration is six days longer than the previous year and marks the first Christmas celebration at the newly opened Universal Epic Universe. Holiday decorations will expand to include Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park, alongside existing festivities in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic. Seasonal attractions include Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure and the Universal’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida, which features Macy’s balloons and floats. To encourage longer visits, the resort is offering a promotion of two free days with the purchase of a three-day ticket. Hotel promotions include discounts of up to 30% for stays of five or more consecutive nights across 11 Florida properties. The highest discounts apply to Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and Universal Stella Nova Resort. Other properties, such as Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, offer up to 20% off, while premium locations like Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer 15% off. These discounts apply to travel windows from September 8 to December 25, 2026, and January 3 to March 15, 2027. In preparation for the expanded park offerings, travel experts suggest guests may require seven to nine day stays. Additionally, for Halloween Horror Nights 35, the resort is adjusting ‘Stay & Scream’ protocols, allowing eligible guests early access to three haunted houses starting at 2 p.m. Due to high demand, Universal Orlando is also expanding its after-hours event, Universal Nights, at Epic Universe. ## Claims - Universal Orlando Resort added three new dates for the Universal Nights after-hours event at Epic Universe. (single source) - The new Universal Nights dates are October 24, November 6, and November 20. (single source) - Tickets for the October 17 Universal Nights event are sold out. (single source) - Universal Nights runs from 9 p.m. until midnight. (single source) - Universal Nights ticket holders can enter the park starting at 7 p.m. (single source) - Holiday decorations will be present in Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk from November 14 through January 3, 2027. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Universal Orlando expands Epic Universe after-hours events and holiday decor Universal Orlando Resort is adding three new dates for its Universal Nights after-hours event at Epic Universe and expanding holiday decorations across several themed lands. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-orlando-expands-epic-universe-after-hours-events-and-holiday-decor ### 2026-08-12: Universal Orlando Resort offers up to 30% discount on hotel stays Universal Orlando Resort is offering up to 30% off hotel stays for five or more nights, coinciding with its 51-day holiday season and the first Christmas at Universal Epic Universe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-orlando-resort-offers-up-to-30-discount-on-hotel-stays ### 2026-08-06: Universal Orlando Resort Extends 2026 Holiday Season to 51 Days Universal Orlando’s 2026 holiday season runs Nov 14–Jan 3, adds décor to Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon, offers hotel discounts up to 30%, and introduces solar‑powered trash‑c 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-orlando-resort-extends-2026-holiday-season-by-six-days --- Cite as: Universal Orlando Resort 2026 holiday and expansion plans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/universal-orlando-resort-2026-holiday-season-plans