Universal Orlando’s annual passholder Garage Sale returns Thanksgiving week with discounted merch in the CityWalk North Parking Garage. You need a pass and a photo ID to get in.
Universal Orlando is opening its parking garage for some holiday shopping.
The resort’s annual Garage Sale returns Friday, Nov. 20, through Monday, Nov. 23, Inside Universal reports. It is open only to Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and Seasonal Passholders.
The sale offers discounted merchandise from around the resort, including apparel, souvenirs and collectibles.
When is the Universal Orlando Garage Sale in 2026?
The sale runs four days, with longer hours up front and a short final morning:
Friday, Nov. 20: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 23: 7 a.m. to noon
That 6 a.m. Friday start is not a typo. The first morning is when the best deals usually go, so the line tends to form early.
The sale wraps up Monday at noon, three days before Thanksgiving.
Where is the Universal Orlando Garage Sale?
The sale takes place on the first floor of the CityWalk North Parking Garage, in the Trolls section, rows 13 to 17.
If “Trolls section” sounds new, it is. Universal recently renamed the sections of its parking garages after newer franchises. PNP reported earlier this month that some longtime section names, including Jaws and Kong, were dropped in the change.
Guests heading to the sale should follow signs for the North garage from CityWalk.
Who can shop the Universal passholder Garage Sale?
You need a valid Universal Orlando Annual Pass or Seasonal Pass, plus a photo ID that matches. Universal does not let day ticket holders in.
Every shopper needs a pass of their own under those rules, so plan accordingly if you were hoping to bring the whole family.
What kind of deals are at the Universal Garage Sale?
Universal has not posted a list of items or prices. The resort says merchandise selection and availability will vary throughout the event.
In general, the sale is where older and leftover park merch goes before the new year. Expect T-shirts, hats, plush, home goods and souvenirs from both theme parks and CityWalk.
Halloween Horror Nights merch could be part of the mix, since that event just wrapped for the year. Fans hunting for specific pieces from the Wizarding World, Super Nintendo World or Epic Universe should shop early, since popular franchise items usually go fast.
Is the Universal Garage Sale worth it?
For passholders who live nearby, it is an easy early start to holiday shopping. Stocking stuffers and gifts for theme park fans are easy to find, and the prices beat what you would pay in the parks.
For out-of-town visitors, it is a nice bonus if your trip lines up with Thanksgiving week. Just do not plan your vacation around it, since there is no guarantee what will be on the tables.
Bring a sturdy bag and a little patience. Garage sale lines move slowly on the first morning.
What else is happening at Universal Orlando Thanksgiving week?
Plenty. Universal’s holiday season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 14, and runs into early January, so the Garage Sale lands right in the middle of the festive stretch.
That means Grinchmas in Seuss Landing, Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s holiday parade at Universal Studios Florida. Epic Universe has its own holiday decor, too, including Super Nintendo World and the Isle of Berk.
In other words, passholders can shop the sale in the morning and spend the rest of the day in the parks. Just maybe drop the bags in the car first.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Inside Universal (Nov. 13, 2026), the dates, hours, location and entry rules
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