Despite seven years of Hogwarts students giving off vibes that it’s uncool to stay at school during Christmas break, every Harry Potter fan knows that the wintry months are, in fact, the best time of year at the castle.
Christmas is coming to Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. The holiday season will be celebrated on both sides of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando theme parks this year. At Islands of Adventure, the new experiences include special effects projected onto Hogwarts castle featuring Christmas moments from J.K. Rowling’s series about the boy wizard.
In both parks, themed décor will line the streets and every storefront of the Wizarding World will have unique decorations, Universal says. Specialty holiday food, drink and entertainment are planned. In addition, Universal is retooling its holiday parade and rechristening it as “Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s.”
Universal is moving up the beginning of its holiday celebration. The celebration will run from Nov. 18, 2017, and will extend through Jan. 6, 2018 and mark the longest holiday celebration in Universal Orlando’s history.
The Harry Potter activities and parade will be included in regular park admission.
