The holidays have arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood as the park kicks off various festivities throughout the park. From CityWalk to the Lower Lot there is something for every fanbase. From The Wizarding World of Harry PotterThat’s not to mention the spectacular array of options to tempt any foodie.

CityWalk

Once guests arrive in CityWalk the whimsical magic begins. Here the  Wicked: For Good-themed holiday tree offers a centerpiece to the activities including photo ops and live entertainment.

GRINCHMAS

Grinchmas is the headlining celebration of the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. It is fitting for a studio that owes its existence to monsters to put a monster at the center of the celebration. Here The Grinch leads a park-wide party.

At the center of the upper lot the Universal Plaza hosts the Grinchmas WHObilation. Here guests can create their own ornaments, meet Cindy Lou Who and Max the dog, they can chat with Whoville residents, and they can even meet The Grinch himself. There is also a nightly Tree Lighting here including a snow flurry that could make even the heart of the meanest Grinch melt.

Grinch-Munch

In addition to partaking in the theme park’s annual “Grinchmas™” tradition, guests can savor partake in absurd Grinchmas food at the Hollywood & Dine restaurant. The whimsical menu includes:

Who-Hash: Loaded tater tots with brisket sauce, grilled onions and dressing

• Klubwich: Turkey, swiss cheese, ham and bacon topped with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served on toasted bread with curly fries

Dumpit to Crumpit Onion Rings: Onion rings loaded with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and white queso

• Who-Wreath Salad: Mixed green salad, candied pecans, apples, raspberries and pomegranate seeds served with raspberry vinaigrette

Stick a Doodle Corn Dog: Corn dog coated in cheddar cheese sauce and cereal, served with curly fries

• Who-B-Q Roast Beastwich: Beef brisket, honey barbecue corn chips, pickles and barbecue sauce on a spiral croissant bun, served with curly fries
• Gooey Gobble Melt: Turkey and swiss cheese melt with creamy slaw and cranberry aioli, served with curly fries
• The Roast Beast-less Loaf: Plant-based meatloaf served with roasted brussels sprouts and garlic herb mashed potatoes
• Max’s Hot Dog: Giant 22” hot dog with chili, cheese and fried potato strings
• Desserts: Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Grinch™ Donut, Max’s Gingerbread Blondie, Who Pudding, Who-bilation Funnel Cake and Grinchmas Kettle Corn
• Beverages: Grinch’s™ Heart Lemonade, Who Cold Brew, Who-ville Snowball Fight hot cocoa, Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale, Hot Apple Cider, Classic & spiked hot cocoa

Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale

Super Nintendo World

Over in Super Nintendo World, the Mario and Luigi snowmen greet guests upon arrival to the entrance. Inside there are bits of holiday spirit here and there. Also, if you feel like eating at the Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World make sure to get on the virtual queue.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The garland is up, the butter beer is warmed, and its time for Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™”. Yes, the holiday magic is back with festive décor and magical merriment throughout the land.

Dining at Three Broomsticks restaurant is a traditional must as they serve their version of an English Holiday Meal complete with roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussel sprouts, bacon-wrapped sausage and cranberry glaze. It’s actually a good deal.

Don’t forget the myriad gift ideas in the shops of Hogsmeade including ornaments, robes, wands, and candy.

It’s lights, camera, action on the holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. From the peaks of the upper lot to the depths of the lower lot, this movie studio and theme park is inviting fans to be a part of the holiday fun. We are here for the monsters, of course, and The Grinch along with the population of Whoville do not disappoint.

Grinchmas, Christmas, and the Holidays are happening at Universal Studios Hollywood now through January 4.