"Grinchmas"TM returns to Universal Studios HollywoodSM as The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM prepares for a lively holiday season with The Grinch, his faithful dog Max, tons of fresh snow, and nightly celebrity readings as part of the vibrant "Whobilation" tree lighting celebrations.
"Grinchmas" begins on the weekend of December 8 and 9, continues daily from December 15 to 31, 2012, and is included in the price of theme park admission.
At the heart of the snow-covered winter wonderland towers a whimsical, curving 60 foot tall "Grinchmas" tree surrounded by The Grinch, Max and a colorfully costumed Who-ville choir, caroling and spreading holiday cheer in enchanting "Whobilation" performances.
Prior to select tree-lighting Whobilations, celebrities from the worlds of film, television and music will join the festivities to help
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrate "Grinchmas" by reading entertaining interpretations of
Dr. Seuss' heart-warming tale. More than 30 celebrity readers are confirmed to participate in this year's program, including
Nia Vardolos ("My Big, Fat Greek Weeding") on December 8;
Jillian Michaels ("The Biggest Loser") on December 9;
Blair Underwood and star of "Community,"
Yvette Nicole Brown on December 15;
Tia Mowry-Hardict on December 20;
Diego Boneta ("Rock of Ages") on December 22; Chris Gorham ("Covert Affairs") on December 25; and Dot
Marie Jones ("Glee") on December 31, among others.
Throughout the event, The Grinch, Max and the Who-ville Whos will be on hand and paw to meet fans and take memorable holiday photos, while families gather to enjoy traditional winter fun, romping together in a playground of fresh, real snow.
"Grinchmas" will also provide fans of the blockbuster film a close-up view of the original Who-ville film sets, featured in the
Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" movie, aboard the world-famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour. As the tram rolls to a stop amid the fanciful Who-ville buildings, guests will experience a one-of-a-kind performance by a Who's Who of Who-ville re-enacting favorite scenes and songs from the film.
More information, including updates on the "Grinchmas" celebrity readings, will be available at
www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
As families prepare for holiday gift giving,
Universal Studios Hollywood's popular "Buy A Day, Get 2013 Free" annual pass offers tremendous value and visits throughout 2013 for the price of a single day's admission. Guests who purchase the "Buy A Day, Get 2013 Free"
pass will be able to come back to experience
Universal Studios Hollywood's award-winning thrill rides, including the new "TransformersTM: The Ride-3D" and receive savings on tickets purchased for visiting friends and family.
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event arena. World-class rides and attractions include the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, "Transformers: The Ride-3D," the intense, award-winning ride, "King Kong 360 3-D" on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, "The Simpsons RideTM," "Revenge of the MummySM -The Ride" and "Jurassic Park® -The Ride."
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Dr. Seuss ENTERPRISES, L.P. The primary focus of the
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. is to protect the integrity of the
Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into ancillary areas. This effort is a strategic part of the overall mission to nurture and protect the relationship consumers have with
Dr. Seuss characters.
Theodor Seuss Geisel (
Dr. Seuss) said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would "round out
The Edges." That is one of the guiding philosophies of
Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Audrey S. Geisel, the widow of
Dr. Seuss, heads
Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
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