First Christmas Decorations Arrive at Universal Islands of Adventure

No need to check the calendar — we can confirm it is still October. And while Halloween is still alive and well in Universal Studios Florida, it’s basically December 25 at Universal Islands of Adventure, where Christmas decorations have started to appear.

Islands of Adventure Christmas Decorations

Islands of Adventure Trading Company

A festive shop interior decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, featuring merchandise displays and customers walking around.
A store interior decorated with hanging garlands and ornaments, under a high ceiling with exposed pipes. Shelves with merchandise line the walls.
A store decorated for Christmas with garlands and lights. Minion-themed shirts and merchandise are displayed.
Wooden display with nautical-themed signs for "Islands of Adventure" and messages like "Shop," "Explore," and "Venture." Decorated with greenery and lights overhead.
A large store interior with various merchandise displays, shoppers browsing, and ceiling ductwork visible.

In the park’s flagship shop, garlands hang from the ceiling, and Christmas trees are positioned between merch displays. They feature gold and brown baubles matching the adventure theming of Port of Entry.

Expedition Photography

A tall red Christmas tree stands next to a wooden vending machine filled with colorful candies in a store.
Store entrance with two red Christmas trees and a central rack of clothing. Shelves with merchandise are on the right. Stone walls frame bright, sunny view outside.
Two red Christmas trees are displayed in a store next to fabric merchandise and a service counter.

Also in Port of Entry is Expedition Photography, which is decorated with skinny red Christmas trees.

Cafe 4

A Christmas tree with blue and purple decorations stands in a diner with red chairs and tables. Marvel-themed arcade machines are in the background.
Cafeteria with silver counters, decorative wreaths, lit number fours, and food displays on screens above the serving area.
A restaurant counter with a chef working, decorated with two wreaths featuring faces, adorned with ornaments, and a large blue number 4 on the wall.
Cafeteria with a Fantastic Four theme, featuring wall decorations of two superhero characters and a large number four logo. Staff in purple uniforms are serving food.
Tall Christmas tree with purple, blue, and silver decorations stands next to a counter in a cafe area.

Several venues on Marvel Super Hero Island are decorated. In Cafe 4, you’ll find blue trees with silver, purple, and teal ornaments. Matching wreaths frame character portraits behind the pick-up counter.

Captain America Diner

A blue-themed Christmas tree with red and white ornaments stands in a decorated indoor space near seated people.
A large Captain America shield and a blue holiday wreath with red ribbon and ornaments are displayed on a metallic ledge.
Three blue Christmas trees with red and silver ornaments stand in a modern indoor setting.
Modern cafe interior with blue and red decor. Two blue Christmas trees with decorations stand by large windows. A person sits at a nearby table.

Captain America Diner has patriotic décor. Blue trees and wreaths are full of silver-white and bright red ornaments.

Comics Store

Purple Christmas tree with silver ornaments inside a store near a mannequin and a basket of plush toys.
Store interior with merchandise, including Spider-Man themed items, a purple Christmas tree, and framed artwork on the walls. A person is working at a counter on the right.

In the comics store are purple trees and garlands. These feature silver and magenta ornaments.

Comic book store display featuring Marvel merchandise, including a Deadpool shirt, backpacks, and figurines. Comic book wall and decorative trees in the background. Shoppers browse nearby.
Sign with "BAM!" in bold yellow letters on a blue burst background, above comic book covers, including Hulk, Thing, and Captain Marvel. Purple and silver garland decorates the display.
A purple Christmas tree with silver ornaments stands in the corner of a shop, next to shelves filled with figurines.

The trees are positioned in corners and next to displays, while the garland lines the tops of shelves.

Spider-Man Shop

Store display featuring Spider-Man-themed merchandise, surrounded by blue Christmas trees with red ornaments. Shoppers are in the background, and shelves are filled with various items.
A store display features a blue Christmas tree with red and blue ornaments, surrounded by Spider-Man themed merchandise, including backpacks, bags, and clothing.
A store display featuring superhero-themed merchandise, including shirts, shoes, and a decorated blue tree. Brick walls and large superhero banners are in the background.

The Spider-Man shop has trees similar to those in Captain America Diner. They’re blue with some silver touches and red ornaments, inspired by Spider-Man’s suit.

Super Store

People browse merchandise in a comic-themed store with vibrant hero artwork on the ceiling. A Christmas tree is decorated on the left.
A retail display featuring superhero merchandise, including Spider-Man and Hulk items, with a Hulk mural and Christmas decorations.
A store display features a large Hawkeye poster, shelves with action figures, backpacks, and a Christmas tree. A Coca-Cola fridge is in the background.

The Super Store has traditional green trees. Some are taller than a person and others are small, tucked into alcoves above merch displays.

A store display featuring superhero-themed merchandise, including clothing and collectibles with Iron Man and Captain America designs, and small decorated Christmas trees.
Comic book display with a prominent superhero illustration. Shelving below features themed merchandise, including shirts and drinkware. A small decorated tree is visible on the right.
A store display with two decorated Christmas trees and shelves of clothing and merchandise, including a shirt with a circular design in the center.

They mostly have purple and green ornaments.

Toon Extra

Store entrance with glass doors decorated with two Christmas trees. Shelves with merchandise are on the left, and the store exterior features colorful art.
Store display featuring Betty Boop merchandise in red and black, including shirts, mugs, and figurines, with Christmas trees adorned with blue lights in the background.
A store interior with colorful holiday decorations, merchandise racks, small Christmas trees, and customers browsing.

Toon Lagoon stores have some decorations, too. Dark green trees with purple, green, and gold ornaments are in the Toon Extra shop.

A store display featuring Minion-themed merchandise, including plush toys, T-shirts, and accessories, surrounded by decorated Christmas trees. A person is shopping nearby.
A store display featuring Minions merchandise includes t-shirts, plush toys, and green tinsel Christmas trees.

The Christmas decorations contrast with the Halloween Minion merchandise on display.

Two decorated Christmas trees flank a glass entrance with colorful mural outside. Shopping baskets and a display of hats are visible inside the store.
Store entrance with glass doors and two decorated Christmas trees. Inside, shelves with pink and white plush toys are visible.
Storefront window with a bright blue frame, featuring three small decorated Christmas trees inside, with clothing items visible in the background.

There are two trees in every window and doorway.

Wossamotta U

A children's clothing store display featuring colorful holiday-themed products, toys, and decorated Christmas trees.

Wossamotta U has a pair of silver trees adorned with matte pink and green ornaments. They’re framing a display of Gabby’s Dollhouse merch.

Jurassic Park Discovery Center – The Burger Digs

A set of artificial Christmas trees adorned with gold and silver ornaments graces the lobby, perfectly capturing the spirit of Christmas at Universal. Lush plants and visitors provide a lively backdrop, enhancing the festive atmosphere within this magical setting.
People standing in line at a counter in a restaurant with digital menu boards overhead, adorned with festive Christmas decorations reminiscent of Universal Islands of Adventure's holiday spirit.

Lastly, we spotted a few trees with green and tan ornaments in The Burger Digs. Matching garland runs over the pick-up counters.

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