Christmas Is Coming to Super Nintendo World for the First Time at Universal Orlando Resort, Plus More New Holiday Updates

Mackenzie SchmidtSat, November 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM UTC

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Holiday festivities begin Nov. 14 across Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk are getting holiday overlays for the first time this year

New festive food offerings, returning fan-favorite entertainment and more are also set to debut this season

What does Christmas look like for Mario and Luigi? And how exactly does one celebrate Snoggletog on the isle of Berk?

Universal Orlando Resort is debuting holiday overlays for two of its newest lands for the first time this year: Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, both located in Epic Universe, are getting into the holiday spirit starting Nov. 14. They’ll feature all-new decorations, food, seasonal merchandise — plus some familiar faces!

During Epic’s opening season in 2025, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park lands received the all-out holiday treatment, but the park’s other three areas, which also includes the monster-themed Dark Universe, saw minimal seasonal changes.

Mario makes an appearance at Super Nintendo World during ChristmasCredit: Universal Orlando ResortSUPER NINTENDO WORLD

For the 2026, season, Universal is introducing “special holiday décor, festive merchandise and food” for Super Nintendo World. One such special treat is Snowman Cake (Mario) at the land’s adorable sit-down eatery Toadstool Cafe.

While this year is Orlando’s first Nintendo Christmas, the land’s California counterpart at Universal Studios Hollywood has decked its castles, rolled out some festive treats and topped trees with Super Stars in the past.

One of the local dragons at the Isle of Berk adorned with his holiday decorationsCredit: Universal Orlando ResortHOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON - ISLE OF BERK

Meanwhile, Snoggletog, the mid-winter celebration featured in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, will take over Isle of Berk across the park. It had a small presence last year, but Universal promises this season the world will be “decked in festive décor, seasonal merchandise, plus other photo-op worthy moments.”

Some festive treats from Snoggletog at Isle of BerkCredit: Universal Orlando Resort

The Snoggletog Harvest Mac and Cheese Cone, the holiday iteration of the viral handheld snacks available year round at Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel and Spit Fyre Grill, is officially returning and will feature turkey, sweet potatoes, lingonberry, sage chimichurri, and stuffing crumbles.

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Inside the Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe’s Wizarding World landCredit: Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via GettyWIZARDING WORLD - MINISTRY OF MAGIC

All three Wizarding World lands at Univerasl Orlando Resort — Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and Ministry of Magic — will of course get the full Christmas treatment. A new offering for this year is the Noir Holiday Supper at Le Goblet Noir, the tucked away restaurant in Epic Universe’s version of wizarding Paris.

The least obvious candidate for a festive overlay is no doubt Dark Universe, with its spooky, gruesome themes. However, there were some monster-themed holiday decorations for sale in 2025 and this year, Universal is offering the Winter Hunter Mule as a seasonal beverage at the Burning Blade Tavern.

The Grinch in Seuss Landing at Universal Orlando ResortCredit: Universal Orlando ResortUNIVERSAL STUDIOS

The Universal Studios park will welcome a new holiday village perfect for foodies.

Cabin-inspired kiosks will pop up in the park’s New York area and offer treats including “fire-roasted holiday striploin, potato pancakes and pierogies, Christmas tree waffles, red-nose reindeer donuts and Earl the Squirrel’s hazelnut dot cake.”

New beverages on offer include a Puerto Rican-inspired coquito, the merry orchid mule and a peppermint espresso martini hot chocolate.

The Earl the Squirrel parade Balloon at Universal Orlando ResortCredit: Universal Orlando Resort

After Earl the Squirrel makes his debut in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 26, the 30-foot balloon will join Universal’s own holiday parade starting in December.

Plenty of other fan-favorite festive additions will also be returning across the park, including Grinchmas at Seuss Landing, starring the viral green guy himself, and the holiday projection show at Hogwarts Castle. All things holiday kick off on Nov. 14.

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