Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off their holiday celebration today with “Grinchmas,” “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” holidays in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and more!
Guests can enjoy the festive décor both in-park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood along with tasty treats and festive gifts for every member of the family now through Sunday, January 4, 2026.
In addition to partaking in the theme park’s annual “Grinchmas
” tradition, guests can savor scrumptious fare at the Grinchmas-themed Hollywood & Dine restaurant. The whimsical menu includes:
- Who-Hash: Loaded tater tots with brisket sauce, grilled onions and dressing
- Klubwich: Turkey, swiss cheese, ham and bacon topped with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served on toasted bread with curly fries
- Dumpit to Crumpit Onion Rings: Onion rings loaded with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and white queso
- Who-Wreath Salad: Mixed green salad, candied pecans, apples, raspberries and pomegranate seeds served with raspberry vinaigrette
- Stick a Doodle Corn Dog: Corn dog coated in cheddar cheese sauce and cereal, served with curly fries
- Who-B-Q Roast Beastwich: Beef brisket, honey barbecue corn chips, pickles and barbecue sauce on a spiral croissant bun, served with curly fries
- Gooey Gobble Melt: Turkey and swiss cheese melt with creamy slaw and cranberry aioli, served with curly fries
- The Roast Beast-less Loaf: Plant-based meatloaf served with roasted brussels sprouts and garlic herb mashed potatoes
- Max’s Hot Dog: Giant 22” hot dog with chili, cheese and fried potato strings
- Desserts: Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Grinch
Donut, Max’s Gingerbread Blondie, Who Pudding, Who-bilation Funnel Cake and Grinchmas Kettle Corn - Beverages: Grinch’s Heart Lemonade, Who Cold Brew, Who-ville Snowball Fight hot cocoa, Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale, Hot Apple Cider, Classic & spiked hot cocoa
Guests can also find a selection of sweet treats and jolly beverages within Universal Plaza, alongside the “Grinchmas” Who-bilation, complete with a 65-foot topsy-turvy holiday tree. Additionally, a selection of mischievous merchandise featuring The Grinch is available for purchase, including new headbands, sleepwear, a backpack, ornaments and Spirit Jerseys.
“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” casts a spell on the holiday season with festive décor and magical merriment. Hogsmeade’s popular Three Broomsticks restaurant serves its English Holiday Meal complete with roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped sausage and cranberry glaze. Guests can also cozy up with hot spiced apple cider, hot spiced apple toddy or Hot Butterbeer.
A new merchandise collection inspired by Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features holiday treasures and stocking stuffers such as ornaments, home décor, apparel and a brand-new interactive Pygmy Puff wristlet and shoulder pal, with an opportunity to personalize select gifts for the special witches, wizards and muggles on the list.
Alongside the joyful holiday celebrations at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, guests can find a selection of seasonal merchandise for purchase and an exclusive Power-Up Band offer. The ideal stocking stuffer gift, fans can enjoy a special discount on a second interactive Power-Up Band when they purchase one at the regular retail price in the same transaction. Restrictions apply.
Additionally, an all-new “Holidays at Universal” collection featuring Spirit Jerseys from fan-favorite brands is available. These include designs featuring “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” “Hello Kitty” and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, plus legendary Universal Pictures films Back to the Future and Jaws, which are celebrating their 40th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. Guests can also purchase select items from the “Holidays at Universal” collection by visiting the all-new online store, shopUniversal.com.
For the ultimate Universal Studios Hollywood fan, an Annual Pass makes the perfect gift, especially with the 2026 opening of the highly anticipated “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster. Plus, for a limited time, guests receive three additional months free with a purchase of any new Annual Pass. Check out the 2026 Event Guide to see what’s in store for the new year.
Holidays will also resonate throughout Universal Citywalk with live entertainment as well as a Wicked: For Good-themed holiday tree. Guests can watch the much anticipated blockbuster movie now at Universal Cinema and receive $5 parking with purchase of a same day movie ticket.
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