Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Holiday Celebration, Seasonal Enhancements

Image: Grinchmas Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood)
Image: Grinchmas Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Wed October 15, 2025

Universal Studios Hollywood is set to welcome guests to its Holidays at Universal Studios running from Monday, November 24, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026, included with theme park admission.

Festive experiences include:

Grinchmas Who-bilation

Universal Plaza transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacle in the whimsical world of Who-ville. The centerpiece of the celebration is a 65-foot Grinchmas tree adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights. Nightly tree-lighting ceremonies with cascading snow and a singing quartet add to the magic.

Guests can take photos with the mischievous Grinch and his loyal dog Max, enjoy cozy story time with Cindy-Lou Who as she reads “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and send a postcard from the Who-ville post office.

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The festivity in this entertainment land includes a jubilant décor of twinkling lights, magical garlands, cheerful wreaths and a cappella performances.

The evening brings “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” to life with an electrifying light show transforming the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into a dazzling display. Accompanied by a medley of music from the Harry Potter film series, the celebration creates a symphony of festive lights and sounds.

SUPER NINETENDO WORLD

From December 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, guests will have the opportunity to collect seasonal digital stamps while using their interactive Power-Up Band available for purchase within the land and at select locations throughout the park. Those visiting SUPER NINTENDO World can unlock the exclusive “Winter Wonder” stamp and the “Holiday Party” stamp throughout the month of December.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood

The outdoor destination for shopping, dining and entertainment adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, also ushers in the holiday season with an immersive celebration featuring festive décor, highlighted by a majestic 40-foot Christmas tree illuminated by more than 200,000 LED lights.


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