Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced its holiday celebration schedule, running daily from November 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Guests can enjoy all seasonal festivities with regular theme park admission, featuring returning attractions like Grinchmas and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The park will also introduce Illumination’s Merry Minions to Minion Land, bringing festive decorations and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with the characters. Visitors will experience a grand tree lighting ceremony in Universal Plaza, complete with a 65-foot tree, snowfall effects, and live holiday performances. Special treats, merchandise, and interactive activities, such as sending postcards to The Grinch, are available throughout the park for all ages. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature magical lights, the Frog Choir, and a special nighttime castle show, alongside new snowman decorations in the Mushroom Kingdom. A wide variety of holiday merchandise, hot Butterbeer, and seasonal menu items will be offered at various retail locations and dining spots. The entire holiday experience is designed to transform the theme park into a festive wonderland filled with lights, music, and interactive entertainment for everyone.
Key Points:
- The holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood will run daily from Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027.
- All holiday celebrations are included with regular theme park admission.
- Grinchmas, Illumination’s Merry Minions, and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are returning favorites.
- A 65-foot tree adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights will be featured in Universal Plaza.
- Guests can meet the Grinch, Max, and various Whos during the season.
- A tree lighting ceremony with snowfall effects will occur multiple times each evening.
- Illumination’s Merry Minions will debut in Minion Land with festive decorations and character meet-and-greets.
- Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature the Frog Choir, hot Butterbeer, and a nighttime castle show.
- The Mushroom Kingdom will add Mario and Luigi snowmen next to a holiday tree with a Super Star.
- Special holiday merchandise and seasonal menu items will be available throughout the park.
- More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.