Will Christmas line up ever change at UO?

[Lashed34]

We last visited UO in 2019 but have booked a 2 week package for December 2024. It seems that the line up this year will be exactly the same as the last few years, but does anyone think UO might change things up after this year?

The parade, Grinchmas, decorations etc have been unchanged for some years now - what do people think and what would you like to see changed or added to the Christmas/holiday celebrations?

 

[maverik85]

I think they have made some strides with expanding selections by adding the Tribute store starting in 2020 and in 2021 doing the Mistletoe Pines Village in City Walk. I wouldn't mind seeing some more additions though.
Some ideas would be another stage show in one of the amphitheaters (Toon Lagoon or Fear Factor), more walkthrough displays (ex. Christmas tree forest in Central Park, Osborne lights style display in Hollywood), a Christmas themed maze or two (not necessarily scary but could be; a walkthrough story or visit Santa's workshop).

 

[Lashed34]

I feel that the parade especially needs a huge change up. HP Christmas music and a float for each house would be wonderful, maybe floats for Jurassic Park, Back to the Future etc etc. I feel the current parade is just a poor representation of the parks. I love the idea of Central Park Christmas trees and a Santa's workshop. UO has a much more open audience than the house of mouse, it can present more ordinary Christmas events. Arthur Christmas, Home Alone and those kinds of films would really add something new.

Christmas overlays on some of the rides would be a great addition too - and how about a traditional Christmas market with food and drink.

 

[maverik85]

I feel like the Mistletoe Pines is kind of their take on a Christmas market. I wouldn't mind seeing it expand to include more booths for f&b and merchandise.
I think the parade is great but could use an update. Like the idea of Harry Potter floats added. Not sure if they own the rights to the characters but Universal releases the classic Rankin Bass Christmas movies now like Frosty and Rudolph. If they could get the rights to use them in their park that provides even more potential for floats, shows, and displays based on these classics, though I could see them stick with using their own characters especially the Dreamworks ones that all have holiday specials to keep the stuff tied in more to the parks. But these classics could make good walkthrough potentials.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I'd love to see some more branching out with the parade floats, and more shows.

SeaWorld has Rudolph so I doubt that is an option for Universal.