Christmas is about to look a little different at Universal Epic Universe, and some of the park’s most popular worlds are getting their first major holiday additions!
Universal Orlando’s holiday celebration officially begins November 14, 2026, and while returning favorites like Grinchmas and the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s are getting plenty of attention, some of the most exciting announcements involve Epic Universe. Universal has revealed new decorations, seasonal food, exclusive merchandise, and immersive holiday experiences coming to several of the park’s themed worlds.
For the first time, Super Mario Land in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will feature special holiday decorations, bringing Christmas cheer to the colorful Mushroom Kingdom-inspired environment. Guests can also look forward to festive merchandise and seasonal food offerings. One announced treat is the Snowman Cake (Mario), available at Toadstool Cafe.
Universal hasn’t shared a complete description of the decorations yet, but the addition gives guests a new reason to explore SUPER NINTENDO WORLD during the holiday season.
Snoggletog Comes to How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Over in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, guests will get to celebrate Snoggletog, the winter holiday tradition featured in the How to Train Your Dragon films. The land will feature festive decorations inspired by the Viking celebration, seasonal merchandise, and special photo opportunities.
Universal has also announced the Snoggletog Harvest Mac and Cheese Cone as one of the seasonal food offerings available in Isle of Berk.
It’s an especially interesting addition because Snoggletog gives Universal an opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a way that fits naturally into the world of How to Train Your Dragon, rather than simply adding traditional Christmas decorations.
Celestial Park Gets Even More Christmas Trees
Celestial Park is also joining the festivities with the return of its cosmic winter wonderland. Universal says guests will find even more twinkling Christmas trees throughout the park’s central world, along with holiday-themed fountain displays at the Cosmos Fountain throughout the day.
Seasonal food and beverages will also be available at select Celestial Park restaurants, including Dongzhi Nights at The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant.
Christmas Arrives at the Ministry of Magic
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will also participate in Universal Orlando’s resort-wide Christmas celebration. Guests can expect festive decorations, sparkling lights, seasonal merchandise, and holiday entertainment throughout the wizarding world.
Universal has also announced the Noir Holiday Supper at Le Goblet Noir as part of Epic Universe’s holiday dining lineup. This means guests will be able to experience Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across all three Universal Orlando theme parks, including Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic.
Dark Universe Is Getting Holiday Food, Too
While Universal hasn’t announced a major holiday decoration package for Dark Universe in this release, the land is still participating in the seasonal dining offerings. Guests can find the Winter Hunter Mule at Burning Blade Tavern.
That brings the announced seasonal food and beverage lineup to all five of Epic Universe’s worlds.
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My Take
Snoggletog is easily one of the additions I’m most excited to see. The How to Train Your Dragon franchise already has its own holiday traditions, so bringing those details into Isle of Berk feels like a natural fit. I’m also curious about how Universal will decorate SUPER NINTENDO WORLD without losing the colorful, playful atmosphere that makes the land so recognizable.
The additional Christmas trees and fountain displays in Celestial Park sound beautiful, especially for guests visiting after sunset. Between those additions and Christmas in the Ministry of Magic, Epic Universe is becoming another major stop for Universal Orlando holiday fans.
Holidays at Universal Orlando run November 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Excited for the holidays to start at Epic Universe?
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