Universal Orlando Ends Holiday Season, Pulls Grinch, Earl the Squirrel and Santa From Daily Lineup
The overnight reset reflects Universal’s practice of keeping seasonal offerings tightly time‑boxed to prepare for Mardi Gras beginning February 7.
Overview
- Universal’s holiday programming concluded the night of January 4 with the final Macy’s Holiday Parade and Santa’s last seasonal appearance.
- By the morning of January 5, holiday décor and seasonal music were removed across Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk.
- The Grinch’s popular meet-and-greet in Seuss Landing ended on January 5 as the land reverted to its standard presentation.
- Earl the Squirrel’s decorations and appearances were taken down at Universal Studios Florida and CityWalk as part of the reset.
- Universal pivots to its Mardi Gras celebration on February 7, with The Grinch, Earl the Squirrel, and Santa Claus typically returning when the holiday season resumes in mid-to-late November.