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Universal Studios Hollywood – Celebrate the Holidays!

Posted on November 15, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal Studios Hollywood | 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is next week & that can only mean one thing…it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Visiting a theme park during the holidays is so magical. I recently visited Universal Studios Hollywood & I’m excited about all of the things they have in store for the holiday season!

Universal Studios Hollywood USH Globe

First off, a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood wouldn’t be complete without visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan, having read all of the books & watched all of the movies.

Universal Studios Hollywood Hogwarts

Universal Studios Hollywood Castles

Fans of the movie will be thrilled to know that “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will take place daily from November 17, 2018 through January 6, 2019.

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“Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood
©2018 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

As night falls on Hogsmeade village, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” will illuminate Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry with colorful imagery & impressive dimensional animations that dance across Hogwarts castle in tandem to a musical arrangement from the Harry Potter movies.

My favorite attraction is the all-new DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest.” It’s an immersive experience, allowing you to get in on the action with Master Po & his friends!

Universal Studios Hollywood Park Map

Universal Studios Hollywood DreamWorks Theater

My daughter enjoys the The Simpsons Ride & we always go on this ride together as a family.

Universal Studios Hollywood simpsons

Although fair warning, for those with sensitive stomachs, you may feel a little…

Universal Studios Hollywood Queasy

If that’s the case, then make sure to take in the Studio Tour which is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction. Guests go behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest & busiest movie & TV production studio.

Universal Studios Hollywood Fast and Furious Cars

The tram ride is steady & calm for the most part. However there are some thrills & chills during sections of the tour – like the Jaws encounter or the “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” section.

Universal Studios Hollywood Jaws

One of the things my daughter loves at Universal Studios Hollywood is their shows. WaterWorld is amazing, just be careful where you sit because you may get splashed. Although my daughter sat in the “splash zone” with my hubby, while I sat in the higher section to stay dry.

Universal Studios Hollywood WaterWorld

We always watch Universal’s Animal Actors show because you get to pet the animals afterwards.

Universal Studios Hollywood Animal Actors

Universal Studios Hollywood - Animal Actors petting the dog

If you’re not able to visit Universal Studios Hollywood this month, then you should consider attending in December which is when “Grinchmas” takes place on weekends of December 1-2 & 8-9, then daily from December 14 through December 30, 2018.

The annual event comes to life with a towering 60- foot tall whimsical “Grinchmas” tree where Martha May Who-vier & the Who Dolls will take center stage performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style. It’s a Who-lebration of fun fit for The Grinch, his faithful dog Max & a roster of Who-ville Whos!

Universal Studios Hollywood - USH Holidays 2018 Grinchmas

Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood ©2018 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit their website here. Don’t forget to follow their Facebook page for the latest updates!

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Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
©2018 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary tickets to the theme park which helped facilitate this review. All images are mine unless otherwise noted. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.

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  1. Jason Blu says

    November 16, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Would love to spend a day in Universal Studio this Holidays

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