Universal Studios Hollywood has announced its holiday season schedule for 2026, running from November 21 through January 3. The park will feature seasonal overlays including the return of Grinchmas and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A new attraction called Illumination’s Merry Minions will debut in Minion Land this year with meet-and-greets and holiday merchandise. Visitors can enjoy the festivities with regular park admission without needing a separate event ticket. The holiday celebration includes special shows, decorations, and seasonal food throughout the park. Evening visits are recommended for experiencing the tree lighting ceremony and nighttime castle show. CityWalk remains accessible to guests without park tickets for additional holiday entertainment.
Key Points:
- Universal Studios Hollywood holidays 2026 run from Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027
- The holiday seasonal overlay is included with regular theme park admission without requiring a separate event ticket
- Grinchmas returns featuring a 65-foot tree with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights
- Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter includes the Frog Choir singing seasonal songs and the castle show at night
- Illumination’s Merry Minions is a new experience featuring meet-and-greets, holiday food, and merchandise in Minion Land
- Tree lighting ceremonies in Universal Plaza occur multiple times each evening with snowfall effects
- Universal CityWalk remains accessible without a park ticket for holiday decorations and entertainment