The Grinch and his trusty canine sidekick Max are meeting and greeting guests near the massive Whoville tree. The Minions have decked out Super Silly Fun Land with festive decor. Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the shops at Hogsmeade Village don more traditional holiday fare while Hogwarts Castle magically lights up after sunset.
The holiday celebration is in full effect at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The festivities began on Nov. 26 and will run daily through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. The red carpet at the front gate is lined with lit-up Christmas trees while planters filled with poinsettia flowers are arrayed throughout the park. Costumed characters are out and about and there are numerous other holiday-themed props for photo ops, too.
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The Grinch does is best to pose with guests at Whoville in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Guests can brighten their holidays with all types of Grinch apparel in Whoville in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Visitors fill up on holiday treats throughout Universal Studios Hollywood Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Snow falls over Whoville in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Visitors can follow the signs to their favorite Whoville activity in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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A giant Christmas tree lights up the night at City Walk outside of Universal Studios Hollywood Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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A Grinchy snowman greets visitors to Whoville in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Universal Studios Hollywood is all decked out for the holiday season Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Snow begins to fall as the topsy-turvy 65-foot tall Christmas tree in Whoville is lit in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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The mayor of Whoville greets guests in the Universal Plaza Friday, November 26, 2021. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the season with the return of holiday favorites including the Christmas Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and a park loaded with holiday lights, treats and special events through January 9, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Inside Universal Plaza, Grinchmas has taken over and guests can pose for photos with The Grinch and Max while being entertained by roaming Whoville characters. Kids can send postcards to The Grinch and hang out for storytime with Cindy-Lou Who. Once the sun goes down, the 65-foot curvy Wholiday tree lights up every half hour with a snow flurry and music. There are tasty holiday treats available, including spiked holiday cocktails for the adults and hot cocoa and apple cider for the kids. There are giant Grinch donuts, warm stuffed pretzels, churros, cake jars and cupcakes and a plethora of Grinch-themed swag, including adorable onesie-footie pajamas in sizes for the entire family.
Over at Hogsmeade Village, guests can enjoy a traditional Christmas feast (herb-roasted chicken plate or shepherd’s pie) inside Three Broomsticks and grab Hot Butterbeer at Hog’s Head Pub. The Hogwarts Frog Choir — comprised of witches and wizards from the school — delivers a cappella performances throughout the day and at night, the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle light show begins and runs at various times until closing.
It’s nearly a seven-minute display of animated light projected onto the castle walls, accompanied by an original soundtrack, that shows the magic and chaos of the season inside Hogwarts. There is also holiday-themed decor available for purchase for those wishing to display their Hogwarts house, whether it be Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin.
The Minions have decorated Super Silly Fun Land, the house facades near the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride and Miss Hattie’s Home for Girls, with colorful garland, lights and a towering Christmas tree with Minion-shaped ornaments. The all-new The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash attraction and its city facades have also undergone a holiday transformation as well.
CityWalk, the shopping and dining area adjacent to the theme park, is decorated for the holidays with a giant King Kong cutout hanging off of the It’s Sugar store, donning a Santa hat and clenching some mistletoe and there’s a 40-foot-tall Christmas tree with over 200,000 LED lights synchronized to music on display just outside the Universal Cinema.
Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases within Los Angeles country, the theme park now requires face masks to be worn at all times, indoors and outdoors, regardless of vaccination status (except when actively eating or drinking). All guests 12 and older must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to their visit. For the most up-to-date health and safety information, go to universalstudioshollywood.com.
Grinchmas & Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood
When: Various hours through Jan. 9, 2022
Where: Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Tickets: $99-$134 one-day California resident pass; $179-$279 California resident Universal Express; $109-$134 one-day general admission; $189-$279 general admission Universal Express; Universal VIP Experience starting at $349 per person. All holiday activities are included in ticket price. Passes are available at universalstudioshollywood.com.
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