UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION GRANTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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To celebrate its longtime partnership with the Central Florida community, the Universal Orlando Foundation this week awarded more than $1 million in grants to 30 charitable organizations. The grants will help provide everything from school supplies to innovative, after-school programming – and more. The grants were announced as the Universal Orlando Foundation enters its 25th year of serving the community. The Foundation gathered 30 community partners at a first-ever, “Celebration of Giving,” event. The event will return in 2023 and become an annual celebration of giving.

UUOP #537 – Our Universal Holidays Trip & The Weekender 2022

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On this episode we take you along with us to Universal Orlando for The Holidays and UUOP The Weekender 2022. LISTEN HERE The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN  STITCHER SPOTIFY Book your next trip to Universal through PortKey Vacations Check out our sister podcast …

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Enjoy Unlimited Visits and a Full Year of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Seasons of Fun with a 2023 Season Pass

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Knott’s Berry Farm’s 2023 year is jam-packed with a full lineup of Seasons of Fun events, plus all-new fun with the fully reimagined Fiesta Village. With a 2023 Season Pass, guests can enjoy unlimited visits to all the seasonal celebrations to come in the new year, and even sneak in a few trips to Merry Farm before the end of this month.

Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes at Universal Studios Hollywood for the Holidays: Holidays at USH Review 2022

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It's no secret that our family loves when the holiday season comes to life in the parks. It's so exciting to see each park put their own personal spin on our most beloved traditions. Some go super traditional and nostalgic, while others could give Clark Griswald a run for his money with their spectacular light displays. Then there is Universal Studios. Universal Studios Hollywood stands out in the crowd by daring to be different. I mean why have Santa when you can have… the Grinch! And seeing the Grinch and visiting Whoville is just where the fun starts! Come along with us as we take you through our family fun day visiting Universal Studios for the WHOlidays...I mean holidays.

Countdown the final hours of the year with a spectacular firework display at Knott’s Merry Farm

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The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event. Guests have a chance to say goodbye to the final moments of 2022 at Knott’s as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st. The enchanting Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2023 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.

CHRISTMAS IS MERRY AND BRIGHT AT KNOTTS!: KNOTT’S MERRY FARM 2022 REVIEW

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Knott's Berry Farm has many identities over the seasons in Southern California. From one moment to the next, Knott's transforms from your deepest fears to a winter wonderland. While the latter might be some peoples deepest fear, for the vast majority of visitors to the park the holidays are what fill them with warmth and joy. And when you're celebrating at Knott's Merry Farm, it's nearly impossible to leave the park without feeling the holiday spirit. As soon as you enter, you're met with the sights and sounds of the season that are impossible to ignore. Lights adorn the old wooden rooftops of Ghost Town and carolers roam around singing classic holiday songs. The complete transformation of the park really sets the stage for all the incredible offerings the park has for the season.

UUOP #536 – Santa, please can I have ___ at Universal Orlando?

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On this episode we invited our listeners to join us in asking Santa for something at Universal Orlando. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN  STITCHER SPOTIFY Book your next trip to Universal through PortKey Vacations Check out our sister podcast Rush of Fear for …

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THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER DEBUTS ALL-NEW COLLECTION OF INTERACTIVE OLLIVANDERS WANDS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT UNIVERSAL PARKS ACROSS THE GLOBE

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A brand-new collection of authentic, interactive Ollivanders wands has arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the globe, bringing 12 all-new wands  – plus an additional one that is exclusive to each destination – to Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Beijing Resort.