“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
It certainly does mean more — that’s why Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando celebrate Grinchmas each year.
Universal Studios Hollywood
At Universal Studios Hollywood, Grinchmas will take place on select dates, usually from (depending on the year) around Dec. 5 to Jan. 3. Families have a chance to meet The Grinch and his dog, Max, and get pictures with the beloved characters. They also enjoy story time with another beloved character: Cindy Lou. Other highlights include cookie and ornament decorating at Universal Plaza, and perhaps best of all, a Studio Tour Backlot Grinchmas Who-bilation of Who-Ville, where Whos will sing and dance!
Universal Studios Orlando
At Universal’s Islands of Adventure — in Seuss Land, of course — Grinchmas also take place from roughly Dec. 5 to Jan. 3. In addition to meet-and-greet experiences with the storybook characters, families have a chance to attend The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at Circus McGurkus Caf? Stoo-pendous (additional fees apply). At The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, visitors will witness a live retelling of the holiday classic, complete with whimsical music.
Standard park admission is required to attend all events.
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