PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour All Four Themed Rooms of the 2022 Holiday Tribute Department Store at Universal Studios Florida

The Holiday Tribute Department Store is now open! The third annual Holiday Tribute Store is now open for the season at Universal Studios Florida.

Façade

Holiday Tribute Department Store

This year’s façade gives off the vintage vibes of a luxury department store, decked out for the holiday season. Silver trees and a family of mannequins can be seen in the window above the entrance. Reindeer and trees surround the entrance, welcoming guests into the store. Let’s see what awaits us inside.

Universal Studios Florida Holiday Tribute Store 2022 entrance facade 3

Entrance

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 3

The entrance foyer features mannequins for the department store theme in a mix of Christmas finery and Universal apparel.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 4

A directory of the floors (rooms) is posted. We still miss Halloween Horror Nights and want to go to the Eerie Emporium.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 5

There’s an advertisement for this year’s photo display opportunity.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 6

Each room has its own art deco-style poster. The New York Holiday poster as an NYC skyline with Santa flying above.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 7

The Wizarding World depicts Hogsmeade Village with a Christmas tree. Hogwarts Castle looms in the background.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 8

Whoville is dressed with Christmas cheer on the third floor poster.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 9

Earl’s North of the Border is represented by a depiction of the shops and Earl’s large archway, which guests will walk through later in the store.

1st Room: Classic New York Holiday

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 11

Fresh cut Christmas trees are wrapped up waiting to go at the entrance.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 10

Santa takes center stage in the first room, which is themed to a retro New York Christmas. Brownstones line the walls, and the halls are decked with tons of garland.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 12
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 25

The faux buildings are themed to shops, like Carl’s Toy Chest.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 35
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 27
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 14

A cart peddling NY Famous Roasted Chestnuts is tucked away next to a Coca-Cola refrigerator. The cart has been repurposed to support a group of gnomes.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 15

A display window features the classic Coca-Cola Santa and a tree decked out with related ornaments.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 17

A lot of the merchandise is returning from last year.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 24
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 18

A King Kong reference is on the sign for Empire State Co.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 1 1
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 19
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 20
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 22
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 23
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 26

Roosevelt Island Market is a reference to Kongfrontation, the ride that was formerly housed at the current home of Revenge of the Mummy. Kongfrontation took guests on the Roosevelt Island Tramway, where they would, unfortunately, end up in the path of Kong’s rampage.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 30
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 33
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 29

The window displays are dynamic, with moving toys and features.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 4 1

The nutcrackers open and close their mouths.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 34
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 32

Room 2: Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 49
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 39
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 36

The second room is devoted to Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogsmeade-esque buildings are covered in snow.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 37

Much like in other years, the room is bathed in deep blue light.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 38
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 1
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 40

Owls are nestled in post compartments above some of the shelving.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 41

All sorts of Wizarding World merchandise is available here, from ornaments and plush to robes and scarves.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 42
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 43
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 44
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 46
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 47

Hallway: Tribute Photo Studio

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 51

If you purchased your portrait for the Tribute Store, you’ll be able to find it in the hallway. It’s not too late to purchase your own photo to be added to the hallway, too. Get the details here.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 52
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 53

Guests’ photos line the walls.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 54
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 55
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 56

The store’s posters reappear here.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 57

Advertisements for other products and experiences can be found, like this Mount Crumpet-esque Cave of Seclusion poster. It’s been advertised as a “stay-away-cation” rental minutes from town. It is fully equipped with “none of the major appliances and zero hot or running water.” At least it has all-you-can-eat canned food and cavernous echoes included?

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 58

While we might pass on the Cave of Seclusion, we do recommend a trip to Mistletoe Pines Village… or, we would, but it seems to be closed due to a rockslide. Mistletoe Pines was the village at CityWalk last year that offered holiday vibes, spiked eggonog, and shopping.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 59
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 60

The next posters are a one-two punch in the gut for Universal Studios Florida fans. This advertisement is for a used parade float (now out of stock). It reads, “Bring the excitement home and on your commute to work! Drive down the highway in style at only 5 MPH. Windows? Don’t need those! Doors? Forget them! Bring all of your friends and party like a super star!” It’s only ten years old and has “pet friendly seating.” The image is the lead float from the retired Universal’s Superstar Parade, which had its last performance in June 2022.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 61

As for this poster, we think it’s simply too soon. Now out of stock, Earl was running a lightning sale on a “Monster Eater” that was definitely haunted. A world famous hub for hungry monsters and humans alike, this reference to the Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café might bring down the holly jolly mood. “Some reassembly required,” indeed.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 62
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 63

On sale now is the Holiday Sequoia, with real fake leaves and imitation woodland smell — a reference for the much beloved indoor queue at E.T. Adventure.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 64
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 65

There are puns galore on the last in stock ad for a Hydro-cano (Krakatau at Universal’s Volcano Bay). The poster advises “don’t take the deal for granite! It might just flow by!” and “You will lava it!” Buyer beware, you will get wet, it may raise your water bill, a talkative spirit is included, and the sand is not.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 66

The last poster is selling the Pharos Lighthouse from Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The antique lighthouse was built “so long ago no one remembers a time without it.”

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 67

A small arrow on the door leads you into Who-Ville.

Room 3: Who-ville

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 68

Would it really be the holidays without the Grinch? The next room gives off Seuss vibes. The direction sign formerly found at the Grinch meet and greet is on display. The Grinch meet and greet has moved to Honk Honkers this year instead of All the Books You Can Read.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 69
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 76

There’s a Grinch photo op.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 73

The Mold-A-Matic machines aren’t working yet, but this one will feature the Grinch.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 71
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 72
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 74

The room is decorated with the homes of Who-ville.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 77
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 79
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 80

Mount Crumpit, home to the Grinch, can be seen.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 84
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 81
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 83
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 85
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 86
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 88

Room 4: Earl’s North of the Border

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 90

The true icon of the holiday season is Earl the Squirrel, so it’s no surprise there’s a room dedicated to him.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 91

Earl’s tree is topped with a giant acorn.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 93

The sign from the Earl room in the 2021 Christmas tribute store is here. It reads Earl the Squirrel’s Christmas Curious Museum & Emporium.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 94
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 103

This may look like just an elaborate window design, but if you take a closer look, the entire room from last year’s tribute store has been recreated here.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 95
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 98

Earl’s Tchotchke Shop promises, “Yule [heart] this stuff” on a cardboard sign.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 104
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 107
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 2 1

The crane in the window moves Earl up and down.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 108

Earl’s House of Nutz boasts “Epic Universal nutz” and “nutty dealz.”

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 109
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 110

There’s a large squirrel figure in the room.

IMG 8391

He wears a little trapper hat like Earl and has a small tree farm truck parked behind him.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 111

Pass through Early’s mouth to get to the checkout counter.

UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 113
UOR 2022 Holiday Tribute Store 50
IMG 8376

One of the best parts of the Tribute Store is the snack case! We’ll be back soon to try some of Early’s Treetz of Sweetz. The signs have wordplay like “Treet yo’self” and “Tree-tail therapy.”

IMG 8378
IMG 8379
IMG 8380
IMG 8381
IMG 8382
IMG 8383
IMG 8384
IMG 8385
IMG 8386
IMG 8387
IMG 8388
IMG 8389
IMG 8390
IMG 8406

An Earl photo op is here with a standee and a sign that says, “Take a picture, it’ll last longer.”

IMG 8392
IMG 8396

There are a ton of tongue-in-cheek jokes and references on the World’s Best Nuts camper.

IMG 8395

Some of the bumper stickers here read “I got drenched at Mistletoe Falls” and “Honk if you like nuts!!!” Another features a quote from Earl that says “Trees can’t pick up their leaves, but YOU can pick up your trash!”

IMG 2036

More fictional roadside attraction souvenir stickers read “I might have gone to Enigma Caverns?” and “The Rock of Mystery Down the Road from Earl-lando.”

IMG 2024

“I got a monster hangover at the Dead Coconut Club.”

IMG 2035

“I saw the mysterious thing! So mysterious! Such thing! Wow!”

IMG 2022

“Henry’s House of Cat Stuff” references the cat Mold-A-Matic from the Halloween Horror Nights tribute store and is named after the cat of one of the store’s designers.

IMG 2023

The Green & Red Coconut Club is the holiday successor to the Dead Coconut Club. It has yet to open at Universal CityWalk Orlando.

IMG 2021

“Tune in to WGRC for the BEST Holiday Programming!” This is another reference to the upcoming club.

IMG 2034
IMG 2026

“I got traumatized at… Earl’s Tchotckes and Things.” Once again, like with the fake Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store merchandise, we are begging Universal to please sell these. We just want to put these on our cars next to an “I got scared by a head on a stick at Hollow Hills Cemetary” sticker. Please!

IMG 2027

Apparently, Earl has a cousin or relative named Daryl the Squarral who runs Daryl’s Bee Farm. The disclaimer assures that no bees were harmed in the making of this bumper sticker.

IMG 8397
IMG 8400
IMG 8401
IMG 8413
IMG 8403
IMG 8414
IMG 8402

The other Mold-A-Matic figure looks to be Earl, but is also unavailable.

IMG 8404

Signs directing you to the checkout read “All signs point to buy” and “Buy buy buy buy buy buy.”

IMG 8405

A squirrel version of the classic leaping reindeer decoration is above the exit.

IMG 8409
IMG 8410

Exit: Earl-lando Preview Center

IMG 8415
IMG 8416

Posters advertise the Holiday Tree Hunt and the Green & Red Coconut Club.

IMG 8417

There are also posters for some very unsettling attractions coming soon to Earl-lando. Earl’s Looping Acorn Accelerator boasts being made with 100% recycled acorn pieces, while Earl’s Nautical Freelancers of the Frozen Great Lakes will be an eight hour fishing trip in the freezing cold.

IMG 8418

Mistletoe Falls: Earl’s Big Adventure is an upcoming log flume that assures guests that you WILL get wet and it’s only 12° outside!

IMG 8419

At the Trapper Hat Observation Tower & Petting Zoo, you can meet Gerg the Llama who is celebrating a birthday. This is reportedly the same llama for whom a ride operator at the HHN Tribute Store had a post-it reminder to buy a gift for. (Though, the post it said Greg and not Gerg.) He is also the same as “Gregory,” who celebrated a birthday at the summer tribute theater. (We wouldn’t overthink it too much).

IMG 8420

And of course, there are holiday collectible medallions.

IMG 8421
IMG 8422

These are the same designs from last year.

IMG 8423
IMG 8430

The last room before you exit is chock full of details.

IMG 8425
IMG 8426
IMG 8427

The large sign advertises the Earl-lando preview center. We can think of another Orlando theme park we’d love to see a preview center for…

IMG 8428
IMG 8447
IMG 8449
IMG 8431

Orlando locals will get a kick out of this poster.

IMG 8432

The fuse box has a sticker warning of an electrical hazard with a little photo of a squirrel chewing on a wire. If you aren’t familiar, this is a reference to Earl the Squirrel’s origin, where Team Members installing the giant Christmas tree in the park discovered a string of lights chewed through by a squirrel. They named him Earl, and he became a legend, with a fake squirrel hidden in the tree each year.

IMG 8433
IMG 8434
IMG 8435

This year’s Holiday Tree Hunt map is designed like a comic book. Here, other seasonal Earl comic books are displayed, including one for Mardi Gras and one for Halloween.

IMG 8437
IMG 8439
IMG 8440

Another coaster and swizzle stick for the Green & Red Coconut Club is here.

IMG 8441
IMG 8442
IMG 8443

A map for Earl’s North of the Border and Earl-lando is on display.

IMG 8444
IMG 8445
IMG 8446
IMG 8454

Once outside, there’s a photo op.

IMG 8451
IMG 8450
IMG 8452
IMG 8453
IMG 8456

The Holiday Tribute Store is open daily at Universal Studios Florida now through January 1. Be sure to stop by and do some shopping and grab a holiday treat on your next visit to the Universal Orlando Resort.

Watch our full video tour below.

For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT.

The post PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour All Four Themed Rooms of the 2022 Holiday Tribute Department Store at Universal Studios Florida appeared first on WDW News Today.