With the flick of a wand, Universal Orlando gives us a magical Harry Potter Christmas in full-blown wizarding world of splendor. Both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley get a Christmas makeover for the Holiday season. Holiday events at Universal Orlando start November 21st through December 31st 2025.
Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter includes holiday themed food, elaborately themed Christmas decor, festive live entertainment and a spectacular projection show beamed onto Hogwarts Castle.
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle
This is the icing on the Harry Potter Christmas cake. Magical State-of-the-art projection mapping and dazzling special effects wrap around the iconic castle to transform it into a Christmas canvas. The show brings holiday spirit and memorable Christmas moments from the Harry Potter series to life.
The Harry Potter Christmas show starts each night around dusk and lasts for about 8 minutes. The show is repeated around every 20 minutes.
You can get an exclusive after hours viewing of The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle during the Universal Holiday Tour – see full details below.
Live Entertainment during Harry Potter Christmas Events
The Harry Potter Christmas makeover includes an array of live, festive fun and entertainment.
Over in Diagon Alley, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees belt out songs from the Christmas album Nothin’ Like a Holiday Spell dressed in holiday finery. Songs include:
- Nothing Like a Holiday Spell – There are many spells and charms in the wizarding world. But during this time of year, conjuring warm feelings of yuletide cheer is the most magical spell of all.
- Accio Christmas – This calypso inspired song officially brings a Christmas rhythm of the islands to the British Isles.
- My Baby Gave Me a Hippogriff for Christmas – Have you ever received a gift that wasn’t exactly what you were expecting? This song describes one such moment our singing sorceress experienced.
- A Witch and Wizard’s Wintry Wondrous Land – This classic wizarding carol shows there’s nothing more lovely than sharing the Christmas season with family friends and of course Celestina’s fans.
In Hogsmeade, The Frog Choir perform a bunch of traditional Christmas songs and a few spellbinding songs:
- Christmas at Hogwarts – This wizarding carol casts a Christmas spell that echoes through the halls of Hogwarts.
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas – The choir will bring a new and festive life to this classic holiday song.
- The Most Magical Yule Ball of All – Hosting the TriWizard Tournament also brings with it a magical event known as the Yule Ball. This song captures all the magic, elegance and wonder of this very special night.
- I Cast a Spell On Father Christmas – This fun song is a cautionary tale asking young wizards to be sure of the incantation before casting a spell.
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Universal’s Holiday Tour
Info Below from 2024 Event
Upgrade your visit to feature a Universal Holiday Tour. This festive upgrade includes a walking guided tour of holiday entertainment and experiences at both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. PLUS an exclusive after-hours viewing of The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.
As well as The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, Universal Holiday Tour also includes:
- An exclusive meet and greet with the Grinch and his faithful dog Max
- Small plates, delectable desserts and non-alcoholic beverages in Universal Studios Florida
- Reserved seating at the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular in Universal Islands of Adventure
- An exclusive meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa Claus in Universal Studios
- An after hours showing of The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle
- Priority access to Universal Studios Florida’s newest attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast (subject to change and based on availability)
Universal Holiday Tour Dates
Tours start at either 6pm or 6.30pm, depending on the date, and you will be in a group with a maximum of 12 guests. Prices range from $80 to $110 plus tax. Tours run on select dates from November 25th to December 29th 2024. Annual and Seasonal Passholders get a $10 off per ticket, per passholder. Book tickets online in advance.
During the Universal Orlando Christmas celebrations, your Holiday Tour ticket does not include theme park admission – each guest must have a valid park-to-park admission ticket for the same day as the Holiday Tour.
We hope you enjoy a magical Harry Potter Christmas. There’s plenty more going on during the Universal Orlando Christmas spectacular too. Start planning your magical Christmas in Orlando getaway!
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