The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at Universal Islands of Adventure returns Nov. 14 with reservations open now. Prices are $64.99 for adults and $38.99 for kids, up $6 from last year.
Disney isn’t the only one raising prices. The Grinch’s breakfast table just got a little more expensive too.
Reservations are now open for The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at Universal Islands of Adventure, according to WDW News Today. The holiday meal costs $6 more than last year.
It runs from Saturday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
How much is the Grinch character breakfast at Universal?
$64.99 for adults and $38.99 for kids in 2026, according to WDWNT. That’s $6 more than last year.
Prices don’t include park admission, tax or tip.
Where is the Grinch breakfast at Universal Orlando?
At Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing, inside Universal Islands of Adventure, WDWNT reported.
Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on event days.
What’s included in the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast?
Breakfast with the Grinch and his Who friends. Each guest gets one plated entree and one non-alcoholic drink, according to WDWNT.
The characters visit tables for photos and fun, so it’s a good chance to meet the Grinch without waiting in a long line in the park.
How do you book the Grinch breakfast?
Through the Universal Orlando online store. Reservations are open now, and capacity is limited, so WDWNT recommends booking as soon as possible.
Weekends and the weeks around Christmas tend to fill up first.
Do you need a park ticket for the Grinch breakfast?
Yes. The breakfast is inside Islands of Adventure, so guests need park admission on the day of their reservation to get to Seuss Landing.
When are the holidays at Universal Orlando 2026?
From Nov. 14, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, according to Mickey Visit. That’s the same run as the Grinch breakfast.
Grinchmas returns to Seuss Landing with the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular stage show and Grinch meet-and-greets.
What else is new for the holidays at Universal?
Epic Universe is adding holiday decor to Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk for the first time, Mickey Visit reported.
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is back in Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic, including a show projected onto Hogwarts Castle.
Is Universal’s Holiday Parade back?
Yes. The Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s returns nightly at Universal Studios Florida, with giant balloons, floats and Santa, according to Mickey Visit. It ends with the lighting of the park’s 80-foot Christmas tree.
What is the Universal Holiday Tour?
A paid package that starts at $69.99 per person plus tax. It includes meet-and-greets with the Grinch, Max and Santa, plus reserved seating for the Grinchmas show and the holiday parade, Mickey Visit reported.
Annual passholders get $10 off per ticket. The tour runs on select dates from Nov. 14 through Jan. 2, 2027.
Tips for the Universal Grinch breakfast
Book an early time slot. You’ll finish breakfast and still have time to ride Seuss Landing attractions before the biggest crowds arrive.
Bring your phone or camera charged up, since the Grinch is one of the most popular holiday characters at Universal.
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