ORLANDO, Fla. (November, 2009) - Universal Orlando Resort will soon kick off the largest Holidays celebration in the event’s history, featuring more entertainment than ever before. This year, Universal Orlando adds a brand-new Holiday Concert Series, featuring three chart-topping holiday musical acts - Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak and Natalie Cole - to the already beloved Grinchmas celebration and the Macy’s Holiday Parade.

Holiday celebrations at Universal Orlando Resort begin Dec. 5 and run through Jan. 1, and all entertainment is included in the price of regular admission. Mannheim Steamroller - the iconic holiday music masters who have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide - performs at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak performs on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole performs on Dec. 19. Each concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios features the world-renowned balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. At Islands of Adventure, the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an original recorded musical score by Mannheim Steamroller.

The celebration continues at the three on-site hotels at Universal Orlando- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort - all of which will glisten with holiday decorations. Hotel guests will be immersed in the spirit of the season with tree-lighting ceremonies, special musical performances, holiday “dive-in” movie presentations and holiday dining events.

Visiting guests can now enjoy all the music and magic of the Holidays at Universal Orlando by taking advantage of the great offers below:

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Offers
Holidays Vacation Package
Buy 3 nights, Enjoy 2 more nights FREE, includes:
• 5 nights at a hotel near Universal Orlando

• 7 days of unlimited theme park admission

• Complimentary transportation between the hotel and theme parks

• PLUS early park admission
Starting at $217 per person

*Upgrade to on-site hotel and stay 5 nights for the price of 3(starting at $477 per person) and receive complimentary Universal Express access to bypass the regular attraction lines
Stay More, Save More at On-site Hotels
• For the best value, stay 5 nights for the price of 3 or 7 nights for the price of 4

• Added Value: Stay 3 nights or more between Nov. 29 and Dec. 17 and kids eat free for lunch & dinner
• Starting as low as $125 per room, per night depending on length of stay

• PLUS, receive complimentary Universal Express access to bypass the regular attraction lines
2-Park Unlimited Ticket
Unlimited admission to both theme parks for 7 consecutive days
$99.99+ tax

For more information on Universal Orlando’s holiday celebration and offers, guests can visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Holidays.

About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park destination that places you and your family in the heart of pop culture’s most incredible and timeless stories - making you the superstar in a world-class adventure story and allowing you to discover your own inner hero. Guests experience two exciting theme parks - Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre restaurant, shopping and nighttime entertainment complex; and three magnificently themed on-site hotels - the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Flagship experiences featured in the theme parks include “The Simpsons Ride,” “Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride,” “The Incredible Hulk Coaster” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.”

More information is available at www.universalorlando.com