UPDATED: Celebrate the Holidays at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

by · September 20, 2018

Update (November 18): 

It’s time for Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Check out the new video and details below.

 

 

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While a beautiful, glistening white snowfall may not be in the cards for most of Southern Califonia this Christmas, Universal Studios Hollywood is guaranteeing guests a white Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Along with the nightly snowfall, Hogwarts Castle will transform during the holiday season into a winter wonderland with the help of a spectacular light projection show. Guests can also stroll along the streets of Hogsmeade while enjoying unique decorations displayed in all of the storefronts and listening to the frog choir serenade crowds with cheerful holiday songs.

A variety of new Christmas ornaments and collectibles, including Hogwarts snow globes, Hogwarts and House crest ornaments, decorative tree toppers, and House pennant garland, will be available for purchase in the Wizarding World shops. To warm up after walking the snowy Hogsmeade streets, guests can stop at the Three Broomsticks for holiday-themed food and hot butterbeer.

 

 

To top off the festivities, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” will light up Hogwarts each night with stunning dimensional animations accompanied by music from the Harry Potter films. You can enjoy “Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” from November 17 to January 6 as well as plenty of other holiday events at the park.

Grinchmas will take place during the first two weekends in December and then daily from December 14 through December 30, and Minions will spread holiday cheer daily throughout Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Super Silly Fun Land.

Lit with red and green LED lights, CityWalk’s iconic water fountain will dance to holiday-themed songs, and a towering 40-foot Christmas tree in 5 Towers plaza will shine with 200,000 LED icicle lights choreographed to music. 5 Towers will also host a number of free concerts throughout the holiday season, as well as daily appearances from Santa Claus for photo opportunities.

Don’t miss out on the spectacular light displays and holiday festivities at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this year! You can purchase tickets to the park online here.

Press Release
Glistening Snowfalls Enhance the Welcome Return of
“Christmas in [t]he Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
Along with the Festive “Grinchmas” Who-lebration
Signal the Start to the Exciting Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal CityWalk also Celebrates the Holidays with
Special Appearances by Saint Nick and Free Outdoor Concerts

Universal City, California – September 20, 2018 – It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. as Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk deck the halls with a wintry calendar of festive holiday experiences and an array of delectable treats that families and friends far and wide can enjoy.
The addition of nightly glistening snowfall to “Christmas in [t]he Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will enhance the yuletide spirit that resonates throughout the land as HogwartsTM [C]astle transforms into a dazzling light projection spectacular and the quaint town of Hogsmeade village shines brightly with décor uniquely themed to each of the individual storefronts.
The annual holiday reunites the a cappella Frog Choir, comprised of Hogwarts students and their giant throaty frogs, who return to entertain guests with their harmonized holiday[-]themed songs.
A wide selection of custom-made Christmas ornaments created especially for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will also be available. Collectibles include a variety of decorative Hogwarts [C]astle snow globes, Hogwarts crest and mascot ornaments representing each of the houses, as well as a collection of unique tree toppers and house pennant garland.
Newly introduced holiday-themed fare and hot Butterbeer will further complement the overall experience.
“Christmas in [t]he Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will take place daily from November 17, 2018, through January 6, 2019.
As night falls on Hogsmeade village, “The Magic of Christmas at HogwartsTM Castle” will illuminate Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with colorful imagery and impressive dimensional animations that dance across Hogwarts [C]astle in tandem to a musical arrangement from the Harry Potter movies.
“Grinchmas™” returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a Who-lebration of fun fit for The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Who-ville Whos. The annual event comes to life with a towering 60- foot tall whimsical “Grinchmas” tree where Martha May Who-vier and the Who Dolls will take center stage performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style. The Who-liday Singers—a hip boy-band ensemble—will perform a cappella concerts featuring a mix of Christmas favorites and pop rock.
“Grinchmas” will take place weekends on December 1-2 and 8-9, and daily from December 14 through December 30, 2018.
Spirited holiday décor and festive whimsy will permeate throughout the theme park including “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and the adjoining “Super Silly Fun Land” as a crew of very merry and mischievous Minions gleefully spread Christmas cheer to visitors of all ages.
On Universal CityWalk a spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree will glisten with 200,000 LED icicles choreographed to the lights and sounds of the season in the 5 Towers plaza. Santa Claus will make daily appearances and offer special photo opportunities at 5 Towers.
The iconic, dancing water fountain situated at the heart of CityWalk will also make a splash this holiday season. This visually dynamic fountain, displaying over 230 individual power jets, will project streams of choreographed water into the air complemented by red and green LED lights and an array of holiday-themed music.
Free concert performances at “5 Towers” and an eclectic ensemble of talented street performers will make CityWalk the ultimate L.A. holiday destination.
The spirit of the season continues with a wintertime transformation of Universal CityWalk, beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 23 through Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
The holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is included in the price of theme park admission. More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
Admission to Universal CityWalk is free. More information available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com

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