10 seconds ago 2009-12-04T05:05:04-08:00
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando is getting ready to kick off its annual holiday celebration with a month of parades, shows and other special events running Dec. 6-Jan. 1.
At Islands of Adventure, the Grinch and the Whos from Who-ville perform in the park's holiday "Grinchmas" show, based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" At Universal Studios in Orlando, the Macy's Holiday Parade steps off at dusk daily during the holiday period with balloons, floats and performances by marching bands from around the country.
The musical group Mannheim Steamroller will perform two live concerts at Universal Studios on Dec. 6, including music from the group's new "Christmasville" album and songs from "Grinchmas." Mannheim Steamroller wrote the score for "Grinchmas."
Universal Studios also offers a nightly Christmas tree lighting, while Universal's three onsite hotels, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort, have carolers, holiday movie showings and holiday menus.
The park has a variety of deals during the Dec. 6-Jan. 1 period, including a two-park unlimited admission ticket, good for seven consecutive days for $94.99 plus tax. Each adult who buys one of these tickets online and stays at least four nights in a Universal partner hotel can get another two-park unlimited admission ticket free for a child age 3-9, through Dec. 31. Also, at any of the three onsite hotels, now through Dec. 25, when you book a two-night stay, you get a 15 percent discount and free Universal Express ride access, which lets you bypass regular attraction lines.
Details at http://www.UniversalOrlando.com/.
