It’s no secret that I love theme parks. A few years back, before we had kids, and to celebrate my hubby’s graduation from college, we took a trip to Orlando. It is to date, one of the absolute funnest vacations we have ever taken. We were bone tired at the end of each night, from all of the fun we were having exploring Orlando and the Florida coast.
It’s also the first time I fell in love with a thrill ride and a theme park. The minute we stepped inside Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, I fell in love. It is absolutely the best theme park I have ever visited. There is fun at every corner and my favorite ride of all time, The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man, calls it home. We were there during the holidays and there really couldn’t be a better time to visit. I remember getting soaked at Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls with my hubby, and when i’m talking soaking, we were drenched! We were wet as all can be and laughed all the way to our hotel room. We had a blast and didn’t want our day or vacation to end. I really can’t wait to do it again, except this time, with our two kiddos, who I know would have the time of their lives!
The Universal Orlando Resort is home to two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The parks are home to more than 50 attractions and over two dining options. There is also an entertainment complex, Universal CityWalk, which is home to dozens of restaurants and shops. The resort is also home to three hotels, The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Visiting the Universal Orlando Resort during the holidays is a special time. The parks are decked out in decorations and a festive spirit fills the air. Beginning Dec. 1 and running through Jan.1, the Holidays at Universal Orlando offers incredible entertainment experiences at both theme parks.At Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Grinchmas comes to life throughout Seuss Landing, where guests can see the heartwarming live stage show, “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular”,starring The Grinch and the Whos from Who-ville. Guests can also meet The Grinch and strolling Whos who wander through Seuss Landing.
At Universal Studios Florida, the Macy’s Holiday Parade will fill the streets every evening with the same larger-than-life balloons seen in the famous New York City parade.
For more information about the Holidays at Universal Orlando, please visit here. You can also like Universal Orlando on Facebook . You can also follow them on Twitter @UniversalORL for the latest news about the Universal Orlando Resort.
It’s Giveaway time! I’m so excited about this giveaway. Universal Orlando wants YOU to experience the resort for yourself. We’re giving away :
Four (4), Universal Orlando Resort 1-day, two-park tickets and four (4), 1-day, two-park Express Passes. Tickets and Express Passes will be valid from December 11, 2012 through March 22, 2013. Tickets are valid for one-day admission to both, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure on the same day. Total value for all four (4) tickets is $720.00. **Please note that tickets and passes are only valid at Orlando, Florida location.**
All you have to do is leave a comment letting us know about your Favorite Universal Orlando Holiday Memory, or if you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the Resort, what you would love to do during the holiday season with your family. Giveaway ends on 11/16/2012 at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random. Good luck!
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Universal Orlando Resort and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
I would love to take my 2 kids and husband to Florida during the holiday season to experience the Magic of Disney and visit a new park that we haven’t been to before like Universal.
I would like to explore the resort with my family. We have had many challenges these past few years and so were unable to be together as a family unit.
My family and I have never been to Unnuversal Orlando but we have been to the California one 🙂 There’s just something about theme parks..when my husband was diagnosed with cancer the second time around the day after we found out we took the kids to a theme park..bringing laughter in any situation always makes it feel as if no matter what it will all be alright! Laughter and family is the best medicine! 🙂
Would love to experience the resort with my husband and 3 kids. We love Christmas and love being together as a family. We have never been there and this would be a really nice break for us!
I would love to explore the magic of those theme parks with my two kiddos. We would love the opportunity to visit, as without winning this giveaway, that would not be an experience that would be possible for us at this time. Thanks for your consideration! 🙂
For me, it’s most important to be with my family during the holidays. It doesn’t matter where we are as long as we are together. I would LOVE to spend the holidays in Florida. My daughters’ grandparents live there and it would be wonderful to see her reconnect with them! Especially at Universal Studios!! We’ve been to the CA one and always have so much fun so I can imagine how awesome it would be to visit two parks in FL! Thanks for another great opportunity! 🙂
I hope we win this, how fun it would be!
We (our family) has never been to Orlando before. I can imagine it would be magical with holiday festivities especially the parade! Being together and experiencing the magic and awe would be fun and so meaningful!
I would love to see all of the Christmas-themed rides, shows, and characters with my family. Universal is always fun, and we would love to see other parks in Orlando as well. This is the ultimate giveaway!
Last year Santa brought my daughter an annual pass to Universal Hollywood so a couple days after Christmas we all went up to Universal and saw Jeanette McCurdy (Sam from iCarly). It was the first time my kids had seen a celebrity and it was so fun. I’ve been to Universal Orlando many times, but never during the holidays. I am dying to bring my kids to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which I know they would love! We go to Orlando several times every year, but they still haven’t seen WWoHP. I’m also going to Florida next weekend, and would certainly get use out of some tickets. 🙂
We have never been, but an Orlando vacation for our family during the holidays would be right up my alley!!!
We are going to Orlando from March 16-22 we would love to take advantage of this offer and add this to our trip!!! Thanks!
Hoping just to make some amazing memories with my 4 & 5 year old. If we won tickets it would be AWESOME!! My 40th bday is in April and we are planning a big trip when my daughter is on spring break in March, so going to FL would be awesome!!!
We have never been during the holidays but I would love to see the Macy’s Holiday Parade. Thanks for the chance.
We have never been during the Holidays, would love to see Macy’s Holiday Parade. Thanks for the chance.
Me and hubby have been to Orlando before we had kids. Hubby got sick when we were there and we didn’t see nor do much. We really want to visit Orlando as a family and this is a great opportunity. Thank you for doing this. This will definitely build a wonderful memory for the family who wins the tickets.
It would be a welcome reward for the entire family if we were to win this awesome prize! It’s been a rough year with very little family down time. The only family trip we’ve taken was to visit relatives in the Midwest two years ago so they could meet our youngest child. I’ve heard from so many friends how much fun there is to be had in Orlando!
I remember visiting years ago on our honeymoon, We purchased 2 day park hopper tickets. Back then those were the only tickets that allowed an express pass type tickets. So few people had them. So my wife and I used ours on all the rides. We managed to ride all the major rides in both parks in one day. And never waited more than 5 minutes for any of them.
we did a tour a few years back so we didint have to wait online. It was a great splurge and got to see a few behind the scenes things
This is definitely on our family bucket list to one day visit Universal Orlando. My daughter is a big Harry Potter fan and I have heard the attractions there are unbelievable. Would love to win this giveaway 🙂
I went years ago but unfortunately don’t remember much of my trip. I’d love to take my boys there though to see the Harry Potter section.
I’ve unfortunately not been to the park yet but I’m dying to go visit the Harry Potter park!
Best part of Universal during the holidays, is the Christmas show they have next to the Dr. Seuss area.
We took my daughter on her 4th birthday. Little guy has not been yet but I know he would love it. Also we are really excited about the new Harry Potter addition. My fav is Suess land it is really neat seeing all the characters off the pages and in to real life.
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I would love to go to Harry Potter Park.
Thanks for the chance.
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The best part of the holidays at Universal is the picture of the show above.
The rides are awesome
Another great part of Universal holidays is the parade
We’ve been to Disney but not Universal and my kids would love to go! During the holidays I’d love to see the Holiday Parade since my youngest loves parades.
My favorite memory is going to Universal Orlando with my husband on the first Christmas we were together. It was spur of the moment adventure but it was so great.
We would love a vacation like this. Have never been on a real “vacation”.
I’d love to know who you worked with at Universal to get this giveaway set up. It’s pretty awesome. Thanks!
The Universal Christmas parade is a great part of the holidays there.
My favorite memory is when my parents took my little sister and I back in 1990 right before my dad left for Desert Storm. This was our first and last time there but I would love for my 2 little ones to experience it now 🙂
Another great part of Universal during the holidays is the parade.
The Christmas show is the best part.
Dont miss the holiday parade
My favorite holiday memory at Universal was our senior class trip to Halloween Horror Nights!
The last time we went to Orlando was when my boyfriend was there for a convention so he mostly worked while my son and I did the tourist stuff. If all goes well with my school this upcoming year, we’re planning on going there come summer time. This would be a lot of fun for the three of us to actually enjoy together. I love the holiday theme that Universal puts together.
Check out both holiday parades
I have never been to universal, but I would love to go to meet the grinch!
can’t wait to see the Harry potter part!
My wife and I talked about taking the kids to Orlando for our next family trip, we would like to see all the shows and attractions the park has to offer. Our kids will very excited and happy to visit this magical place
I would love to spend time with my family…. No tv, no computer, no phones, NO ELECTRONICS!
Check out Universal holidays at night with the lights.
We’ve never been so the Harry Potter looks like fun.
Two things are a must that we would love to see again, the parade and the Grinchmas show