Universal Orlando announced today all of their event dates for 2025, including the dates always most anticipated for Halloween Horror Nights. This is good news for those planning Universal vacations and locals alike.

Rock the Universe is January 24-25. Experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida.

January 24 – Brandon Lake, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Rend Collective, KB, Tasha Layton, Aaron Cole, Coqui, and Iveth Luna

January 25 – Forrest Frank, Bethel Music, ELEVATION RHYTHM, TAYA, Josiah Queen, Caleb Gordon, Consumed By Fire, Coqui, and Allison Eide

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval begins February 1 through March 30, where guests can celebrate 30 years of letting the good times roll all while dining on international cuisine from across the globe, watching a spectacular parade with dazzling floats and enjoying live concerts from some of the biggest names in music: T-Pain, Joe Jonas, Kool & the Gang, Juanes, Scotty McCreery, Foster the People, Illenium, All Time Low, Lawrence, CoCo Jones, DJ Pauly D, TLC.

Butterbeer Season, beginning March 1 and continuing through May 31. Guests have a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – from sweet treats to themed merchandise, and more.

Volcano Bay Nights (April 19,26 and May 3, 10,17) An exclusive nighttime adventure featuring live entertainment and character meet and greets. More information on this separately ticketed event will be announced.

Halloween Horror Nights returns earlier than ever before on select nights, beginning August 29 through November 2, where guests can face terrifying haunted houses inspired by cinematic greats and eerie original stories, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food and beverage items at the world’s premier Halloween event.

I can’t wait for house announcements! I love that the event is even longer now.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will once again celebrate Back to Hogwarts this fall. More details to come!

Holidays at Universal begins November 21 and will run daily through December 31. Here guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an incredible collection of festive experiences – like the awe-inspiring Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a chance to meet the mean, green one himself – the Grinch – during Grinchmas. Guests can also admire festive décor across the destination and dine on delicious, holiday-themed food and beverage offerings.

This is a wondrous and magical time of the year in the parks. I love it!

There are so many things to be excited for this year at Universal Orlando. What’s at the top of your list?