Grinchmas™

During the holiday season, November 24 – January 1, guests can get together with the Grinch™ at a Who-tacular celebration to enjoy the music and fun of Grinchmas™. They will meet the maven of mischief himself, his dog Max, and favorite Who-ville residents. They’ll also witness the spectacular lighting of our one-of-a-kind Dr. Seuss inspired tree to join in a celebration of music, song and light.

Location: Universal Plaza

Grinchmas™ Tree Lighting

Guests can witness the spectacular lighting of our one-of-a-kind Seuss-inspired tree. Guests join their favorite Who characters in this celebration of music and song in an exciting kaleidoscope of color and light culminating with a wintery snowfall filling the night air.

Photo Op Stations – The Grinch™ and Max

Guests can take photos with Max in his own, dedicated photo op location.

Then guests will meet the star of Grinchmas™, the famous furry, green and mean Mr. Grinch™. Guests have their picture taken and enjoy the antics, Grinchy humor and Who-lightful presence of the mean one.

The Grinch™ and Max will be available for guests to meet every day.

Storytime Meet & Greet with Cindy-Lou Who

Guests can experience the charm and merriment of a live reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Cindy-Lou Who. After the reading guests can enjoy a meet and greet with Cindy herself.

Send the Grinch™ a Letter Straight from the Who-ville Post Office

Guests can grow their heart three sizes at the Who-ville Post Office with a hand-written postcard to the Grinch™ listing some of their good deeds. Universal Studios Hollywood will make a charitable donation to School on Wheels for every postcard sent.

Grinchmas™ Strolling Characters

Their holiday joy is contagious. Guests can get a selfie with the lovable residents of Who-ville.

Appearance of characters listed subject to change without notice, and not all characters listed are guaranteed to appear at the same time or on the same day.

Holiday Food Offerings

Max Hot Dog: $29.99
22" all beef hotdog topped with beef chili, cheddar cheese and potato sticks
(Tower Snacks, Jurassic Café, Hollywood & Dine)

Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie: $6.99
Sugar cookie topped with a chocolate coating and crushed peppermint candy
(Who-bilicious Treats, Palace & Studio Café, Tower Snacks, Mummy Eats)

Gingerbread Whoopie Pie: $6.99
Whoopie pie with marshmellow filling topped with a gingerbread cookie
(Palace & Studio Café, Mel’s Diner, City Snacks, Tower Snacks, Hollywood & Dine, Mummy Eats)

2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake: $5.99
Red velvet cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting filled with sprinkles and Grinch candy Heart
(Who-bilicious Treats, Palace & Studio Café, Tower Snacks, Mummy Eats)

Dumpit to Crumpit Treat: $5.99
Marshmallows, Chex Mix, Fruity Pebbles, potato stick, crushed peppermint candy, and sprinkles
(Who-bilicious Treats)

Santa Minion Sugar Cookie: $5.99
Santa Minion sugar cookie
(Minion Café, Palace & Studio Café, Tower Snacks, Mummy Eats)

Holiday Present Sugar Cookie: $5.99
Traditional Sugar Cookie
(Who-bilicious Treats, Palace & Studio Café, Mel’s Diner, City Snacks, Tower Snacks, Hollywood & Dine, Mummy Eats)

Apple Crumb Donut: $9.99
Apple crumb donut topped with streusel

Whobilicious Cinnamon Roll: $13.99
Giant cinnamon roll topped with powdered sugar served with cream cheese frosting
(City Snacks)

Gingerbread Snowflake Cookie: $5.99
Gingerbread cookie topped with icing
(Who-bilicious Treats, Palace & Studio Café, Mel’s Diner, City Snacks, Tower Snacks, Hollywood & Dine, Mummy Eats)

Poinsettia Churro Sandwich: $9.99
Churro swirl ice cream sandwich topped with white chocolate sauce and holiday sprinkles
(Cocina Mexicana)

Grinch Donut: $10.99

Whoville Spiral Croissant: $9.99
Spiral croissant topped with mini chocolate candy and crushed peppermint
(Who-bilicious Treats, City Snacks)