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Universal Unveils 2025 Holiday Expansions: Beijing’s First Wizarding World Christmas and Epic Universe’s Debut Season

The company is shifting to location-specific seasonal storytelling to deepen immersion and encourage repeat visits across its resorts.

Overview

  • Universal Beijing launches The Wizarding World Christmas on November 14 with The Enchanted Christmas Tree in Hogsmeade and a nightly tree‑lighting ceremony.
  • Universal Orlando’s holiday season runs November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026 across all three theme parks and 11 onsite hotels.
  • Epic Universe, opened in May, marks its first holiday season with festive décor in Celestial Park and The Wizarding World of Harry PotterMinistry of Magic.
  • Returning Orlando staples such as Grinchmas will accompany new touches that integrate seasonal elements into the parks’ existing narratives.
  • Theme‑park outlets report expectations of strong turnout in Beijing, particularly for the nightly Hogsmeade tree‑lighting, though attendance projections remain unconfirmed.