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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide to Florida Travel since 2000

Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Orlando

Thursday November 13, 2008
Universal Orlando's GrinchUniversal Orlando has announced the dates of their annual Christmas holiday celebration — December 6, 2008 to January 1, 2009. Universal's two theme parks — Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure — will sparkle with decorations and live entertainment as Macy's Holiday Parade and Grinchmas return again this year during the annual month-long holiday celebration.

The festivities will kick off December 6, with two live concerts by Grammy Award-winning Mannheim Steamroller, who will perform songs they created specifically for the resort's original holiday stage show "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," as well as brand-new music from their newly released album Christmasville. Guests

Special money-saving offers are available for Florida residents who purchase online tickets and book rooms at on-site Universal Orlando resort hotels.

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Comments

November 30, 2008 at 11:17 am
(1) Susan White says:

Dawn,

Universal is always good. What about the ICE show at Gaylord palms. Have you visited that one?

December 1, 2008 at 1:20 am
(2) goflorida says:

Yes, Susan. Gaylord Palms’ ICE! could easily become a great family holiday tradition. You can read more about it at here.

Dawn

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