Mannheim Steamroller Headlines Universal Studios Holiday Celebration

Looking for some holiday cheer? Then head to Universal Studios Florida this year! The park is preparing to put on one of the biggest Holiday bashes in Orlando. And the best part – all these fun holiday events are included in your regular priced admission ticket!

Mannheim Steamroller is scheduled to perform their smash instrumental Christmas hits on select Saturdays and Sundays in December. This group has sold more Christmas albums that any other artist in the world, including Elvis! The concert they put on here is absolutely phenomenal. It lasts well over 30 minutes and includes many of the melodic, instrumental Christmas favorites they have become so famous for. Performances are scheduled for:

• December 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7PM
• December 17 & 18 at 8PM

Then, there is the 10th anniversary of the Macy’s Holiday Parade. Direct from New York City, this parade features many of the balloons and floats from the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Santa Claus makes an appearance at the end of the parade too. Guests can even sign up to hoist those big balloons! Daily beginning December 3rd at dusk.

Some of the park’s popular shows take on a Christmas theme too. Jake and Elwood sing some of your Christmas favorites during The Blues Brothers Holiday Show. Barney and his buddies host A Barney Holiday Show for their young fans. Your favorite Universal cartoon characters sing and dance to the Christmas beat at the StarToons Holiday Show.

Plus there’s a Holiday Village centered in a New York City Square. Nightly Christmas tree lightings take place here. There are plenty of yummy holiday treats and beverages to purchase. Kids can make their own Christmas themed crafts. And, of course, there are plenty of Holiday themed souvenirs for sale!

All the Holiday festivities begin on December 3rd and run through December 31st. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/Events/Holidays/Overview.aspx