Universal Plaza at Universal Studios Hollywood has been transformed into Whoville from How The Grinch Stole Christmas with “Grinchmas” decorations. During the holiday season, guests can enjoy character meet and greets, story time with Cindy Lou Who, a tree lighting ceremony, and more Grinchmas offerings.
Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood
Grinchmas Decorations & Entertainment
Decorations around the edge of the plaza include a Grinch-inspired snowman. Some of the Grinch’s old “Buzz Off” and “Scram” signs have been replaced and painted over to say “Welcome” and “Merry Xmas.”
A gingerbread Who car is on display under a “Happy Who-bilation” banner. A screen sign displays information about the holiday entertainment. Storytime with Cindy Lou, The Fah-Who 4 A’s, and Wholiday Tree Lighting all take place on the stage, weather permitting.
“Merry Grinchmas 2025” reads a sign at the plaza. There are rows of benches in front of the stage, which has a giant crooked Christmas tree at its center.
The tree is surrounded by gift boxes of various sizes. It has faux snow sitting on some of its curved branches. A green and gold lamppost is next to the stairs leading up to the stage.
Giant shiny baubles of blue, gold, green, red, purple, silver, and more adorn the tree in rows.
A sparkly gold star with jingle bells at its corners is on top.
The Fah-Who 4 A’s is a quartet of singers who perform various holiday songs. You can catch them at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Storytime and Meet & Greet with Cindy Lou Who is at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
At night, the tree and surrounding decorations are illuminated. The lighting ceremony is accompanied by snowfall. This takes place at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:45 p.m.
Around the stage are various Who-ville facades decorated with tinsel, garlands, and ornaments.
There are meet and greets for Grinch and his dog Max. There are also strolling characters.
Make Your Own Ornament
Guests can create their own ornament in a courtyard space next to the stage.
They can then hang their ornaments on these trees.
The DIY ornament offering is only available during daytime.
Who-Ville Post Office
There is also the Who-ville post office, where guests can mail a postcard. Universal Studios Hollywood will make a charitable donation with each postcard sent.
Who-Bilicious Treats
A snack kiosk in the plaza has been named Who-Bilicious Treats and offers Grinch-inspired holiday snacks.
Here is the menu of treats:
- Grinch Donut – $12.99
- Mini Donuts – $8.99
- Cinnamon Churro – $6.49
- Cotton Candy – $5.99
- Popcorn Cup – $6.59
- Who-Bilicious Cinnamon Roll – $14.99
- Who Pudding – $9.99
- Grinchmas Kettle Corn – $7.99
- 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake – $7.99
- Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie – $6.99
- Max’s Gingerbread Blondie – $6.99
- Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pie – $6.99
Drinks include specialty non-alcoholic mocktails, bottled beverages, milk, and juice:
- Grinch’s Heart Lemonade – $11
- Reindeer in Training – $11
- Who-ville Snowball Fight – $11
- Grinchmas Glow – $11
- Who Cold Brew – $11
- Hot Apple Cider – $11
- Bottled Soda – $5.50
- Premium Water – $6
- Milk or Chocolate Milk – $4.50
- Apple or Orange Juice – $5
Grinchmas food and beverages are also available at Hollywood & Dine.
Grinchmas runs through January 4, 2026.
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