Whether you're planning your first or hundredth Universal Orlando vacation, 2025 brings new updates and changes to Universal you'll need to know about. We have compiled everything you need to know about booking your next Universal Orlando vacation package.
2026 Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
2026 Universal Orlando Resort Vacation packages are now available to book.
We love helping our guests make the best vacation memories! Universal Orlando Resort vacation packages booked with Get Away Today include:
- Stay at a Universal Hotel so you’re close to all the action
- Theme parks tickets from 2 or more days
- Extra options like Universal Express Unlimited, Early Park Admission and more
- Guaranteed low prices when booking with Get Away Today
As your best friend in travel, we'll make sure you have everything you need to know before your next Orlando vacation. Let’s get started!
2026 Universal Orlando Resort Calendar of Events
Looking ahead to plan the best vacation ever? Here are a few things to know about upcoming events, holidays and openings to help you be prepared for all the excitement.
Universal Orlando Theme Park Tickets
One of the first things you need to know is Universal Orlando uses dated tickets in place of the reservation system. This means your tickets are date specific.
Universal Orlando Resort 2026 Events
Take a look at this 2026 events list for Universal. We’ve included exact dates when possible and general information for seasonal offerings.
January 2026
- January 1 New Year's Day
- January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
- January 23-24 Rock the Universe: Florida's Biggest Christian Music Festival
February 2026
- February 7 through April 4 Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval
- February 16 Presidents Day Weekend
March 2026
- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues
- March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
- Spring Break season through March & April
April 2026
- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, ends April 4, 2026
- April 5 Easter Sunday
- Spring Break season through March & April
- April 17, 18, 24, 30 Grad Bash Nights
May 2026
- May 5 Cinco de Mayo
- May 10 Mother’s Day
- May 25 Memorial Day Weekend
June 2026
- June 21 Father’s Day
July 2026
- July 4 Independence Day
August 2026
September 2026
- Halloween Horror Nights
- September 7 Labor Day Weekend
- September 11-13 Rosh Hashanah
October 2026
- Halloween Horror Nights
- October 12 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
- October 31 Halloween
November 2026
- Holiday Celebrations
- November 1-2 Dia de Los Muertos
- November 26 Thanksgiving Day
December 2026
- Holiday Celebrations
- December 4-12 Hanukkah
- December 25 Christmas Day
- December 31 New Years' Eve
New Rides Coming to Universal Orlando in 2026
We always look forward to what’s new and our old favorites whenever we visit Universal Orlando Resort.
Here is a list of the most recent Universal rides to open in the last few years, along with openings for new attractions.
2025 New Universal Orlando Rides
- Epic Universe - a completely new theme park with tons of new attractions, entertainment and dining options, along with new hotels surrounding the park.
- Most notable new attractions include Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and many more!
2024 Universal Orlando Attractions
- Trolls Trollercoaster (Dreamworks Land)
- Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp (Dreamworks Land)
- Shrek’s Swamp Meet (Dreamworks Land)
Book Your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation
You can confidently book your Universal Orlando Resort vacation with Get Away Today knowing you are getting the best service possible. We'd love to help you start planning.
Getting started is easy! You can call our agents at 855-GET-AWAY or book your Orlando vacation package online. No matter how you book your Universal vacation, we hope to be part of the fun!
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