Around the Universe November 2023 – Universal Orlando Discounts & News

I’m terrified, not because Halloween is coming with scary stuff, no it’s because I do not know where the month of October went. Can someone help me find where October went, please? In the meantime read up on the details of the Holidays at Universal Orlando (Christmas, already?!?!), closing out Halloween Horror Nights, the latest construction updates, and the latest discounts for your next trip.

Get that grande pumpkin spice cold brew and muffin, let us dive into Around the Universe for November 2023.

Holidays at Universal Orlando 2023

The Holiday season is quickly approaching and Universal has all your favorite festivities returning this year. In Universal Studios is the Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, musical performances by Manheim Steamroller, a new Holiday Tribute Store, Christmas decorations around the park, and special Christmas versions of the Blues Brothers and Celestina Warbeck shows. Over in Islands of Adventure is the fan-favorite Grinchmas show, Grinch character breakfast, and walk around Who characters in Seuss Landing.

Lighted garlands strung in Port of Entry. pic.twitter.com/ShevloTOj1

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 25, 2023

As Universal Studios Florida puts a cap on Halloween Earl the Squirrel has wasted no time in decorating Islands of Adventure with garland and lights.

For more details, touring advice, and tickets read our Getting to Know Holidays at Universal Orlando 2023 article.

Getting to Know Holidays at Universal Orlando 2023

Holidays at Universal Orlando runs November 17 through December 31, 2023.

Closing Out Halloween Horror Nights 2023

Dr. Oddfellow’s curiosities and horrors are packing up soon but we still have one more week of Halloween Horror Nights frights to go. From Vecna’s lair in Stranger Things 4 to the double trouble of The Exorcist Believer, the Clickers of The Last of Us to the Phantom of the Opera, this year’s event has a haunted house for everyone. Tickets are still available online or through Touring Plans Travel.

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Halloween Horror Nights runs till November 4, 2023.

Universal Orlando Construction Updates

Work progresses on the 2024 and 2025 Universal Orlando projects at a rapid pace. First up, DreamWorks Land.

DreamWorks Land construction progress at Universal Studios Florida. Trollercoaster looking mighty colorful! pic.twitter.com/1PKksZa5lM

— Alicia Stella (@AliciaStella) October 25, 2023

The work on Shrek’s house progresses with more steel framing going up. The newly repainted Trollercoaster is also visible with the prior Nuthouse Coaster’s red and blue replaced with a sharp green and yellow. DreamWorks Land will open by the summer 2024.

Work possibly related to a new lagoon show at Universal Studios Florida. pic.twitter.com/HO5BrlaVJQ

— Alicia Stella (@AliciaStella) October 25, 2023

In the Universal Studios Florida Lagoon the show infrastructure for a new nighttime lagoon show. So far the platform appears very similar to the old Cinematic Celebration but rumors suggest there will be additional lines of fountains to extend the show towards Lombards and Transformers. Other rumors say we might see some drones in this show, but Universal remains mum.

A new parade is also planned for next year which is rumored to feature classic Universal Studios Florida properties such as Back to the Future and Ghostbusters. Both this new parade and the nighttime lagoon show are expected to open in the summer of 2024.

Aerial overview of Epic Universe. Oct 13, 2023
• Reach testing of cars on the How To Train Your Dragon land roller coaster
• Elaborate concrete forms at the waterside restaurant
• Scaffolding for theming front of the dual-racing coaster pic.twitter.com/p8uSawAJfm

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 15, 2023

Something Epic is coming. Universal’s Epic Universe theme park is slated for a summer 2025 opening but Universal is working non-stop to finish the park. Above is an image from the front of the park looking back to the Helios Grand hotel at the back of the park. On the left with the green wall is Super Nintendo World and behind that is Dark Universe based on the Universal Monsters. On the right is How to Train Your Dragon, Starfall Racers, and The Wizarding World.

Colorful reflective tiles wrapping around an end of a new Universal resort South of Epic Universe.
Taken about same time as first Post this Thread, but yesterday. pic.twitter.com/wHfLm7ZQVG

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 22, 2023

The two new Prime Value hotels have their colorful exteriors applied. Formed by thousands of color-changing tiles, these hotels will glisten in the sun and change color as guests drive or walk past.

Sunrise look at the current height of the in-park resort tower at Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/FvSZqUQdA2

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 22, 2023

The Grand Helios hotel at the back of the park is rising too. This Premier resort will have rooms overlooking the park, but rooms at the back will still be able to watch the fireworks show since the fireworks are launched behind the hotel. Combine that with its own entrance to Epic Universe, the Helios Grand hotel will be the ultimate way to see Epic Universe.

Derek Burgan went into overtime the other weekend covering Epic Universe from the air. Give his article a read for more coverage.

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Epic Universe is expected to open the summer of 2025.

Discounts

Universal Orlando frequently offers discounts on multi-day tickets and hotel stays. These are the latest discounts available to guests:

Tickets

• All Guests – Buy Three Day Ticket, Get Two Days Free starting at $336 per adult plus tax

Hotel

• FL Residents – 35% off hotels based on availability
• All Guests – Save up to $444 on a 4-night stay or longer at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
• All Guests – Save 20% on Suites at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort and Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Packages

• All Guests – 30% off 3-park, 5-night Vacation Packages

For more deals, including discounts on vacation packages, visit the Universal Orlando website or book your Universal vacation with the TouringPlans Travel Agency.

Refurbishments

The following attractions are closed for refurbishment:

• High in the Sky Suess Trolly Ride (Green Side) – Now through January 15, 2024
• Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls – October 2 – November 17, 2023
• Hogwarts Express – December 10 – 16, 2023
• Jurassic Park River Adventure – January 8 – February 1, 2024
• Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges – February 5 – March 8, 2024
• The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle (Return TBA)

Contact the travel agents at TouringPlans Travel Agency to assist you with planning and booking your next Universal Orlando vacation. All quotes are free, and if you decide to book through us we throw in a free year subscription to Touring Plans.