This event is currently at Capacity.
Pass Members can set their festive side free at the exclusive Pass Member Holiday Park Takeover November 28-29. They’re invited to enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, laugh along to Grinchmas™ as they take pictures with The Grinch™, and enjoy their favorite rides.
Reservations
Admission is free with an online reservation. One reservation per valid Annual/Season Pass. An advance online reservation is required for entry into the event. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at www.UniversalPassMember.com.
Advance Reservations
“An advance online reservation is required to attend the event. Reservations will open up early November. Pass Members who have a valid email address on file to receive emails should receive an email invitation to RSVP or any Pass Member who has a valid Pass can check back at UniversalPassMember.com to RSVP. To be eligible, Pass Member must have an already activated Annual or Season Pass valid through the date of the event. Reservations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.”
Dates & Times
Dates: Tuesday, November 28 & Wednesday, November 29.
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Pass Members are welcome to come as early as they’d like during regular park hours and stay for the event!
Terms & Conditions
Valid during event hours on November 28, 2023 and November 29, 2023 only. You must make your reservation online at UniversalPassMember.com to reserve your ticket. One reservation per valid Annual/Season Pass. Reservations and space are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Valid Annual or Season Pass and event reservation confirmation email required for Park entry. New Passes will not be eligible for reservations until the selected first visit date for the Pass. Additional guests are not permitted. Parking is not included. Platinum and Gold Annual Pass Member general parking benefit will be valid after 6pm for the event. Standard parking rates apply for all other Pass Members.
Event Offerings
The entire Park is open so Pass Members can experience the Holiday Celebration!
All rides, shows, attractions, entertainment, and experiences may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and are subject to change without notice.
Open Attractions
Upper Lot
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Silly Swirly Fun Ride / Super Silly Fun Land
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda
The Simpsons Ride™
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
Flight of the Hippogriff™
Ollivanders™
Studio Tour
6:15pm: Studio Tour becomes available to Pass Members only
9:15pm: Last tram departure
Lower Lot
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ - Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge (Closes at 10pm)
Jurassic World – The Ride
Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D
Universal Express is not available for purchase or use during the event (with the exception of Platinum Annual Pass Members after 3pm Universal Express access benefit).
Character Experiences
Upper Lot
Beetlejuice
Marilyn Monroe
Donkey
Hello Kitty
The Simpsons - Homer & Bart
Minions
Harry Potter Conductor
Lower Lot
Bumblebee
Grinchmas at Universal Plaza
Tree Lighting & Wintery Snowfall
The Who-Bee Doo Wops Show
Storytime and Meet & Greet with Cindy-Lou Who
Meet & Greet with The Grinch™ and Max the dog
Post Office Charity Activation
Tree Lot Craft Area
Strolling Characters
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Frog Choir
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle
Photo Ops
The Grinch™ (Universal Plaza and Jurassic Cove)
Food & Beverage and Merchandise
Food, beverage, and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Holiday-themed food and beverages will be available.
Discounts
Platinum and Gold Annual Pass Member food and merchandise discounts are valid for the event.
Silver Annual Pass and Season Pass Members will receive a 15% merchandise discount valid after 8pm on November 28 and 29, 2023 only.
- Merchandise discount cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, promotions, or prior purchases. Merchandise discount excludes Universal CityWalk Hollywood, technology, media products (DVDs, CDs, etc.), The Hundreds, Nintendo® items, collectibles, and holiday promotions.
Open Food Venues
Upper Lot
Cocina Mexicana
French Street Bistro
Hog’s Head™
Three Broomsticks™
Hollywood and Dine
Cletus’ Chicken Shack
Krusty Burger
Lard Lad Donuts
Suds McDuff’s Hot Dogs
Moe’s Tavern
Phineas Q. Butterfat’s Ice Cream
Luigi’s Pizza
Mel’s Diner
Minion Cafe
Mulligan’s Pub
Starbucks®
Select Carts
Lower Lot
Toadstool Café™ (waitlist required)
Mummy Eats
Isla Nu-Bar
Jurassic Café
Panda Express
Starbucks®
Studio Scoop
Open Retail Venues
Upper Lot
Universal Studio Store
Feature Presentation
Super Silly Stuff
The Pets Store
Dervish and Banges™
Filch’s Emporium™ of Confiscated Goods
Honeydukes™
Ollivanders™
Kwik-E-Mart
KWIK-E-MART
The Simpson’s Carnival Games
Lower Lot
Character Shop
1-UP Factory™ - in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
Jurassic Outfitters
All rides, shows, attractions, entertainment, and experiences may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and are subject to change without notice.
Admission & Parking
Event Admission
Admission is free with an online reservation for active Pass Members only (no age limit); guests will not be permitted to attend.
Guests must have a valid Annual or Season Pass and RSVP confirmation to enter the event.
Upon arrival, Pass Members can look for the Special Event turnstile at the Front Gate for entry and to receive their event credential (one credential per Pass Member).
The entire group does not have to arrive at the same time as long as each Pass Member has a valid Annual or Season Pass and RSVP confirmation, they will be able to enter the event.
Pass Members in the park during the day do not need to exit the park as long as they received their event credential. When arriving early, they should look for the Pass Member Special Event turnstile at the Front Gate for entry to receive their event credential.
Pass Members running late will be able to enter the event until 10pm as long as they have their valid Annual or Season Pass and RSVP confirmation.
Pass Members who do not print out their confirmation can show the Team Member their phone. Team Members can look at their phone for the RSVP confirmation.
Parking
Parking is not included.
Platinum and Gold Annual Pass Member general parking benefit will be valid after 6pm for the event; standard parking rates apply for all other Pass Members.
Reservations
Admission is free with an online reservation. One reservation per valid Annual/Season Pass. An advance online reservation is required for entry into the event. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at www.UniversalPassMember.com.
Passes that have not been activated by making their first visit will not be eligible for reservations.
Blackout dates will not apply if Pass Members have a reservation. Presenting their RSVP confirmation email and their valid Annual/Season Pass at the front gate turnstiles will give them entry into the event.
This event is for Pass Members only and guests will not be permitted to attend.
Pass Members can sign themselves up and up to eight (8) Pass Members per reservation.
For each member who wants a reservation, they are required to provide a valid Pass Member ID (the barcode on the pass).
Once the reservation is booked, the Pass Member will receive a reservation confirmation to the email address of the main reservation holder. There will also be an option to share the confirmation email to each Pass Member of their party.
We cannot accommodate additional reservations if the event is sold out.
Reservation Process FAQs
Errors/Confirmation Email Issues
Pass Members may receive an error message due to the following reasons:
One of the Pass Member IDs entered has hit their participation quota.
The event has reached capacity before the Pass Member submitted/completed their reservation request.
One of the Pass Member IDs entered is incorrect or invalid.
One of the Pass Member IDs isn’t a valid pass type eligible for making a reservation for this event.
If Pass Member did not receive a confirmation email, they should check their spam folder.
If they still have not received their confirmation, they can return to the reservation landing page.
Click on the “Already Have a Reservation?” link and this will take them to the “Access Reservation” page.
Search using the last name, reservation date and email address specified on the original reservation.
Once they find their reservation, select “Resend Confirmation Email”.
Enter their email address and click “Send Confirmation” for the confirmation email to be resent.
Resending the confirmation email only sends a copy of the reservation. It will not update the email specified on the original reservation should the Pass Member need to cancel or resend the confirmation again in the future.
Cancelling Reservations
If the Pass Member would like to change or cancel their reservation, they should return to the reservation landing page.
Click on the “Already Have a Reservation?” link and this will take them to the “Access Reservation” page.
Search using the last name, reservation date and email address specified on the original reservation.
Once they find their reservation, select “Cancel Reservation”.
Enter their email address and click “Cancel Reservation” to receive a cancellation confirmation email.
Once a reservation is cancelled it cannot be undone. However, Pass Members may make a new reservation if space is still available.
Finding Pass Member ID
Pass type is listed in the upper left-hand corner of the pass.
Reservation system requires the Pass Member ID number (circled below in example)
