Universal Studios Hollywood Getting into the Holiday Spirit

University Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of University Studio Hollywood

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—Universal Studios Hollywood is getting into the holiday spirit this week, with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” beginning Nov. 25.

Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

The Harry Potter event includes “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” a light projection show that will “amaze audiences with its stunning imagery and animation as the castle infuses the land with joyous wonderment and features music and sounds from the Harry Potter film series,” park officials said.

The village of Hogsmeade™ in the Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

Additionally, the village of Hogsmeade will be transformed with festive décor, guests can savor hot Butterbeer while enjoying a special holiday a capella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir, and exclusive items will be available for holiday shopping in the village shops.

Special holiday a capella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir performed in the village of Hogsmeade™ in Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

For “Grinchmas,” guests can take in a 65-feet-tall holiday tree in the heart of the theme park decorated with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights. Every evening, a jovial tree lighting ceremony will take place while the Grinch himself tells his story along with the Who-ville Whos, ending in a snowball flurry.

The 65 foot-tall “Grinchmas” tree at Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

The Grinch and his faithful dog Max will be available for photo opportunities throughout the day. Cindy-Lou Who will lead daily story time for young visitors looking to learn “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and the Who-ville post office will accept postcards with holiday messages.

The “Grinchmas” celebration at Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

Adding to the theme park activities, Universal CityWalk will be dressed for the holiday season with spirited décor and a 40 feet-tall Christmas tree featuring more than 200,000 LED lights. Admission to CityWalk is free.

Universal CityWalk will be decorated during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood

The special holiday-themed events are included in the regular price of theme park admission, and will run through Jan. 1. For park hours and other information, visit the park’s official website.