Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood!

If you are visiting USH from November 29, 2024 – Jan 6, 2025 you are in for a Holiday treat! Here is everything that you can expect at USH!

Grinchmas:

The Grinch and Who-villians are taking over the upper lot plaza at USH. Not only can you meet the Who’s of Whoville, the, the, the, THE GRINCH but his trusty four legged friend Max will also be out for a meet and greet. If you are lucky, you may even get a kiss from Max. You don’t want to forget to send a postcard listing some of your good deeds, donation will be made to help support tutoring for homless youth.

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS the Tree Lighting, Story Time with Cindy Lou Who, the Whobilation and the new Who-Bee Doo-Whops. The Whoville’s newest musical sensation that will have you rocking out to hip swinging, bell-ringing holiday classics.

It wouldn’t be the Holidays without holiday treats along with some Grinchy Treats.

• Green Cotton Candy
• Giant Grinch Doughnut and Mini Doughnuts
• Who-liday Cookies
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Sugar Cookies
• Special Grinch inspired cupcake
• Flavored Hot Chocolate
• Grinch Heart Lemonade
  • Adults can enjoy the Spiced Hot Cocoa and Hot Buttered Rum

Wizarding World Christmas:

Step inside Hogsmeade as it get covered with fresh fallen snow, anchanted candles and decorated with greenery.

• There will be festive holiday decor throughout the streets of Hogsmeade, glimmering lights, wreaths, garland and the largest bunch of mistletoe you have ever seen.
• The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle is a nighttime show with projections, music and dazzling lights will make it’s return and trust me, you do not want to miss this magical sight.
• Holiday Frog Choir will ring in the holiday season with some holiday songs.
• Holiday food – of course Harry Potter will have some specialty seasonal foods to ring in the holiday cheer. You will be able to find some Hot Butterbeer, English Holiday Meal wiht turkey, gravy, sourdough stuffing, carrots, brussel sprouts, bacon wrapped sausage and cranberry sauce to top it all off. These options will be available at the Three Broomsticks.

Super Nintendo World Holidays:

For the first time EVER, celebrate the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach.

A Super Star will top the tree alongside festive wreaths and snowmen that you may recognize. Of course there will be Super Nintendo themed decor throughout the land and a brand new Holiday menu will be found at Toadstool Cafe, plus holiday merchandise which will also be available for purchase for the first time!

Here are some specialty foods to look for around the park:

• Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
• Slow Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Fries
• Chili in Bread Bowl
• Max Hot Dog
• Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl
• Turkey Quesadilla
• Poinsettia Churro Sandwich
• Rudolph’s Red Rita
• Winter Mojito
• Holly Jolly Juice
• Family Feast
• Max Hot Dog
• Smoked Brisket Sandwich
• Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl
• Chili in Bread Bowl
• Butternut Squash in Bread Bowl
• Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Chocolate Spiral Croissant
• Pumpkin Spice Spiral Croissant
• Sleigh Bells Irish Sour
• English Holiday Meal
• Prancer’s Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chow
• Hot Apple Toddy
• Hot Espresso Martini
• Make it Snappy Santa
• Mrs. Claus’ Cinnamon Delight
• Holiday Popcorn Chicken & Waffle
• Black Forest Cake in a Jar
• Butterscotch Pudding in a Jar
• Pumpkin Spice Churro and Mini Donuts
• Cupcakes and cookies
• Santa Minion and Grinch Popcorn Buckets (with free refills!)
• Spiked Hot Cocoa (available at multiple locations)
• Regular Hot Cocoa (available at multiple locations)
• Smores Hot Cocoa (available at multiple locations)
• Peppermint Hot Cocoa (available at multiple locations)

If you are in the area, I highly suggest checking out Holiday’s at USH. I don’t think you will regret it.

-Dezi