Here’s a holiday treat that will appeal to everyone in the family: a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood.  Cindy-Lou and all the Whos will have you story telling, signing, dancing, ornament making, and Grinch and Max meeting. Young mischief makers will thrill to the merry Minion festivities over at Super Silly Fun Land and witches and wizards can feel the magic of the season on Hogswart grounds and wandering through Hogsmeade, keeping warm with some new hot butter beer. The holiday spirit permeates every corner of Universal Studios Hollywood now through Dec. 30, and we’ve got the scoop on where to go and what to do!

Hop On The Tour Tram

Even if you've done the tour before, we've got three fabulous reasons why you should do it again:

1. For the Grinch's celebration, there's an all new song and dance number at the movie Whoville set that the tram stops at. You don't want to miss a key part of the festivities!
2. If it's been a while since you've taken the tour, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the King Kong and Fast & Furious segments. Your video game loving kids will too, as it's like being in the movie or a first player game. (Timid kids can close their eyes and it all disappears. Still, we recommend the Backlot Tour for ages 5 & up.)
3. 60 minutes of sitting. Ahhhh. Just hit the potty first, as between the line and the ride, it can be a while before a bathroom break becomes convenient.

Take the tour early in the morning or at the end of the day, as late morning-mid afternoon are the peak times and lines can get long.

Dates: “Grinchmas” runs weekends on Dec. 1, 2, 8-9 and then continues daily from Dec. 14-30, 2018
Hours: The park opens at 9 a.m. and closes at various times
Cost: Tickets start at $109

Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City
Online: universalstudioshollywood.com

Merry Grinchmas! Have you been to see the Grinch at Universal Studios Hollywood?  We’d love to hear your favorite seasonal activity.

—Meghan Rose

All photos by Meghan Rose. A special thanks to Universal Studios Hollywood for hosting our visit.

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