Grinchmas

There is a really long line to get a couple of photos with the Grinch. But while you are waiting in line on the stage there is a show every 30 min. I also recommend you take a photo with Max. All the Whoville cast were nice, friendly, funny and silly with the kids. We had a great time!

I was invited to attend CBS radio’s private grinchmas event and I must say it was better than what I had expected. I am sure the experience would have been slightly reduced if the huge masses of the general public also attended.
Parking rates for this event: General $ 10, Better $ 20, VIP $ 40.
The 60ft tall grinchmas tree was worth all the hype and I enjoyed the wannabe pentatonix performance in front. Who-​ville characters were friendly and sociable. My favorite time was with Max the dog at his photo station. Pictures with Max are free and he was just so cute.
Grinch made an appearance and did some decent lip syncing. Again, not a bad experience. I loved the beautifully decorated tree and ever changing colors.

The hours and days for this is very specific. I didn’t find that very clearly specified on the website, unfortunately. Although I didn’t expect it to only be open on the weekends. Kind of lame.

Grinchmas was so much fun! It is included in the admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and only happens on select dates during the holiday season. The Wholabration as it is known happens at Universal Plaza. Activities happen all day until closing time. All the performance times can be found there and the performance are on repeat which is really nice because if you miss one performance, you can still catch it later and it helps to cut down on the crowds too.
The main performances throughout the day happen on a stage in front of the Christmas tree. There are 4 main performaces: 1) Story time with Cindy Lou 2) The Who-​liday Singers boy band 3) Martha May Who-​vier and the Who Dolls 4) Whoilday Tree Lighting. The tree lighting happens at night every half hour. There are also many activities that happen in the plaza. You can decorate a cookie (extra fee $ 6.50), design an ornament and help decorate the Christmas trees, decorate and send postcards, and have a book donated. You can also have meet and greets with The Grinch and Max (there are different dogs throughout the day), and meet and interact with all the Who’s that run around the plaza. I love that the characters are so interactive! They will randomly approach you, talk to you. We asked one for a group picture and he went and gathered a bunch of Who’s to take a picture with us! It was so much fun! We met everyone including the Mayor! They all are in character so well!
Holiday cheer, sights, sounds, and tastes are abound! There are stands that sell hot chocolate, mini donuts, holiday cookies and Grinch gear. I love the crooked Christmas tree. It was so pretty! They light the tree every half hour when it gets darker and I love that because it allowed everyone a fair chance to see the tree lighting show. It was a mini show that lasted about 10 minutes and right after the Who-​liday singers came out to sing. You can meet all the characters that perform on stage. After they perform, they go to the picture spot where you can take a Christmas card perfect picture with the tree in the back. «Snow» comes out when the tree is lit.
I’m so glad I was able to go to this. It was my first time and probably won’t be my last time. The whole park is decorated beautifully. Make sure to also go on the tram tour because when you get to the part where the set of the Who’s live, they all come out to do a special holiday performance for you!
Do not miss this! I think everyone should try to check it out if they can! It’s for sure worth it if you have a season pass as it is already included!