USH Holidays 2018

[Brian G.]

Enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood with new nightly snowfall falling on Hogsmeade and other returning favorites.

Universal Studios Hollywood bringing new experiences and returning favorites for the 2018 Holiday Season | Inside Universal

 

[k_peek_2000]

That was the only complaint I had about Christmas in the Wizarding World. Welp it's gonna be awesome now.

 

[Wesker69]

Still do the most bare minimum they possibly can for the holiday season... sigh.. USH really needs to offer up a lot more because the park is dreadful during the holiday season. With Baker Street closed off, that will make the streets hell. Also no more Globe Theatre that could've been put to use. JPRA is closed... so thats one less ride for guests..

If falling snow in Hogsmeade is seriously the only "new" offering this year, that is quite sad. The crowds were unbearable last year, this year will be worse..

- Animal Actors could revamp their show into a "Santa's Little Helpers" holiday show
- Castle Theatre could be used for a legit Grinchmas show (god forbid we have sit-down indoor theatre entertainment)
- Christmas on the Atoll - A Waterworld Holiday Spectacular (just because it'd be hilarious)
- Throw something inside SS29 since its right there behind Transformers (unless a production moves back in after HHN)

 

[Viator]

Prep has already seemed to of begun for the Minion Way side in lighting.

 

[Viator]

Sooo just to bring this up, as @Legacy has mentioned it for Orlando, they are doing quite a bit of updates to their Grinchmas offerings. Especially for their big show.

To point the thought, who's to say Universal Hollywood may not follow a similar direction? Honestly, it'd be interesting to see them change things up from previously, which may explain why it's going to take two extra weeks .

 

[Viator]

The Gate has been painted green.

From @Jonathan

 

[SnideRemarksDept]

Christmas Decorations have started going up in the Wizarding World in anticipation of the Nov. 17th festivities. I was unable to find a video of it, but there's also a new ad for the holidays featuring an artistic depiction of the nightly snowfall.

Edit: Found it!

 

[Viator]

From Parks & Con's





From @Jonathan

 

[Viator]

DP, the lights are on!

From California Informer,

 

[Viator]

From Shaun Allen, Grinchmas is getting set up in Universal Plaza; as it seems that there will not be any changes in the set dressing from previous year's.

 

[FBarnhill]

So 1) looks like they’re not gonna retheme this to reflect the new movie. 2) HOLY CRAP THE FIRE!

 

[marip123]

I dont know if I posted this in the wrong thread but the snow fall at WWoHP was a nice touch :grin:

 

[chris.g]

Damn that's magical. Hopefully I can visit this winter. Brought a tear to my eye.

 

[Viator]

Some more, from RyanTheme Park:

 

[Brian G.]

Returning for its second year, Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter runs from November 17 through January 6, granting guests the opportunity to experience an additional touch of holiday magic as they explore Hogsmeade and all it has to offer.

The 2018 Holiday Season kicks off at Universal Studios Hollywood | Inside Universal

 

[Viator]

From RyanTheme Park..







...and this happened.

 

[k_peek_2000]

The tree lighting show isn't complete new. It's basically word for word the last act of the 15 minute Grinchmas tree lighting show we had a few years ago with the bleachers. Still an improvement to the last 2-3 minute show.

 

[Brian G.]

A look at Grinchmas 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood | Inside Universal

 

[SailwiththeTide]

I went on Saturday 12/15. The park was crowded and I feel like Grinchmas and Harry potter so close is causes that area to be very congested. They should move Grinchmas to the lower lot. The Hogwarts light show was such a mess I didn't even try to see the show. May try during the week but I have may have missed my window to see the show. I just won't stand around for 45 min in a small area packed in like sardines to wait for the show.

 

[Clive]

I went on Saturday 12/15. The park was crowded and I feel like Grinchmas and Harry potter so close is causes that area to be very congested. They should move Grinchmas to the lower lot. The Hogwarts light show was such a mess I didn't even try to see the show. May try during the week but I have may have missed my window to see the show. I just won't stand around for 45 min in a small area packed in like sardines to wait for the show.

The key is to wait until the final two shows - we walked in (no queue to enter Wizarding World) and stood where we pleased.

Agreed that Grinchmas's popularity has outgrown the Universal Plaza, but I'm not convinced there's sufficient space on the Lower Lot, either - you'd just train one choke point for another. At least you can bypass the Plaza traffic jam and navigate the Upper Lot, which can't be said for the narrow Lower Lot.