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Grinchmas during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Grinchmas during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Brady MacDonald
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Universal will deck the halls this holiday season in Super Nintendo World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter along with a 65-foot-tall Grinchmas tree and live music in CityWalk.

Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the winter holiday season from Nov. 29 through Jan. 6.

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Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

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Super Nintendo World will get a colorful holiday overlay with a Super Star-topped Christmas tree, Mario and Luigi snowmen and seasonal menu items at Toadstool Cafe.

Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

Christmas in Hogsmeade Village will bring holiday performances by the Frog Choir and seasonal food at Three Broomsticks along with magical garlands, wreaths and lights.

“The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” light projection show will play each night in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

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The Grinchmas festivities will take over Universal Plaza on the upper lot with plenty of whimsical Who-centric holiday activities and decor.

Grinchmas entertainment includes a doo-wop quartet singing holiday classics and Cindy-Lou Who reading “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch and his dog Max will pose for meet-and-greet photo ops.

Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

Visitors can make their own Grinchmas paper ornaments, send a postcard at the Whoville post office and sample holiday themed treats.

The topsy-turvy Grinchmas tree with thousands of LED lights will be lit and snow soap-flakes will fall during a nightly ceremony.

Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)
Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

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Universal CityWalk will host live bands, DJs and street performers in the 5 Towers area of the outdoor shopping mall along with a 40-foot-tall Christmas tree boasting 200,000 LED lights.

The winter holiday activities are included with your ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood and admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

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