Page 3 - December 2023 Gears and Ears

Newsy Bits

By Suzi Brady

December 2023

Last month I shared all of the Christmas Celebrations happening at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and the
new Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

This month I wanted to highlight the Holiday Celebrations At Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld.
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Holidays at Universal Orlando are back November 17 through December 31 2023. Whether it’s the
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Christmas light show on the castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™ or watching the
wonderful Holiday parade featuring Macy’s featuring giant balloons from Illuminations Despicable Me
and DreamWorks Shrek you are sure to have a jolly old time. All of the events are included in theme
park admission (or annual pass entry – subject to blackouts). Another great thing to see while you are
there (and my annual favorite) is Grinchmas ™ where your heart may just grow 3 sizes watching this
classic tale come ot life in a mini musical.

Seaworld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration running November 10 through January 2 allows guests
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to see the park transformed into a Winter Wonderland sparkling with millions of beautiful lights, all
included in park admission.
The O Wonderous Night show, Elmo’s Christmas wish show, Sesame Street Parade, Christmas
movies at Seafire Grill, Snow Flurries at the Waterfront, Sea of trees, Winter Wonderland on Ice (my
personal favorite), Big Bird’s Christmas Storytime, An Elf’s Story, Holiday Trains and Holiday
Reflections: Firework Finale all make a comeback this season. New for 2023 there is also Public Ice
Skating and Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen (a hilarious holiday cooking show).

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