As I planned a long-weekend getaway to some of Orlando's most famous theme parks for the beginning of December, I really only had two things in mind: To go somewhere warm (because Ohio is usually getting pretty gray and slushy by that point). To avoid the mad rush of school holidays. But I didn't think about the *actual* holidays at all. I was therefore excited to find out that my partner, Elliot, and I would be visiting Universal Orlando during the first weekend of their holiday celebrations. It was an added bonus to the warm weather and slightly shorter lines. Since this was my first time at Universal around the holidays, I figured I would share with you some of the things that make visiting around this time of year really special. 3 must-see things at Universal Orlando at the holidays Here are three things you can't miss at Universal Orlando around the holidays (updated with info for 2018). 2018 holiday festivities run from November 17 to January 6. 1. Univer...