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!

The Magic of the Season

If this season is magical, then Harry Potter's Wizarding world is doubly so. Check out our our ultimate guide for parents to get the scoop on visiting here with kids, but here are a few important pointers for holiday visiting.

First is that the Dickensian looks of Hogsmeade will put the whole family in a holiday mood. It's also a great spot for photo ops.

Your youngest witches and wizards will thrill to be in Hogwarts, but shy away from the ride itself, which is a little intense (and murder on parents with back backs, FYI!). Simple solution - head to the left of the long line waiting for the ride and get a pass for a Castle Walk Through. You can experience all the magic of the talking portraits and Dumbledore lecture without the ride (or time in line!).

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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