Grinchmas Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood this Holiday Season
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” Return to Universal Studios Hollywood This Holiday Season
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with the return of yuletide favorites and family traditions, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas,” beginning Friday, November 26 and running daily through Sunday, January 9, 2022. The holiday festivities are included in the price of admission.
The village of Hogsmeade will be transformed with the arrival of “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Enjoy holiday décor and jolly ambiance along with special holiday a cappella performances from the Hogwarts Frog Choir. Stroll through the village shops where you will find commemorate keepsake items available for purchase, including personalized ornaments, garland, scarves and stockings. Be sure to grab a delicious Hot Butterbeer™ and enjoy some of the savory festive fare being served within the Three Broomsticks™.
Beginning at dusk each night, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle” dazzles with stunning imagery and animation as the impressive light projection show illuminates Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, bringing the iconic Hogwarts™ castle to life and infusing the land with the sounds of an arrangement of music from the Harry Potter film series. It’s definetly worth seeing!
Over in Universal Plaza, the jolly “Grinchmas” Who-lebration returns in festive fashion as holiday park-goers will be rockin’ around the topsy-turvy 65 foot-tall “Grinchmas” tree adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights. Be sure to catch the nightly tree lighting ceremony accompanied by a snowfall flurry.
The highlight of Grinchmas is obviously The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and the Who-ville Whos, who will be performing on select nights. A selection of themed Who-tacular sweet treats, including hot cocoa will be available for purchase.
In addition to the theme park, spirited holiday décor will permeate Universal CityWalk. Guests to the outdoor entertainment destination will be enchanted by the spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree, featuring more than 200,000 LED lights. The ever popular Voodoo Doughnut will entice guests with a variety of festive designs and flavors to celebrate the season.
Per LA County’s Public Health order, beginning October 7, all persons ages 12+ must be prepared to show proof of full FDA or WHO approved COVID-19 vaccination (a full 14 days after final dose was administered), or a negative test taken within 72 hours of visit, prior to entry to the theme park. A COVID-19 self-test, sometimes referred to as a "home test", is not acceptable. Persons ages 18+ must also show photo ID. Verification will take place when required based on theme park attendance. Children under the age of 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result. Regardless of vaccination status, face coverings are required to be worn at all times, both indoors and outdoors, when visiting the theme park. At Universal CityWalk, face coverings are required to be worn indoors.
