Universal Orlando has announced details about its new holiday experiences, including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

  • Holiday celebration: Nov. 18 - Jan. 6
  • Christmas coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • Themed food, live entertainment  

The festivities run Nov. 18 through Jan. 6 and will feature holiday themed food and entertainment.

Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley will be decked with wreaths, garlands and lights for the holiday season. Hogwarts Castle will come to life during a special nighttime show using projection mapping.

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will also include performances by the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees.

Mannheim Steamroller returns to the Music Plaza Stage for live performances on select nights.

The “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” will feature a live retelling of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Sole Christmas.”

Universal will also debut a new holiday-themed parade that includes 15 floats featuring characters from “Despicable Me” and “Shrek.”