Check Out Universal Studios Grinchmas For The Holidays!

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Hey All!

It’s that time of year again, It’s Grinchmas time at Universal Studios Hollywood! I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of this spectacular event yesterday and it was truly a site to see as it is every year. Oh how I love this time of year.

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The stage was set and once the sun set the Holiday fun began! I love how Universal decorates for the holidays! It’s so beautiful!

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The stars came out to help L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, The Grinch and Max the Dog L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti light the amazing whoville tree!Ā  Hollywoodā€™s Whoā€™s Whoā€”Alexa PenaVega (ā€œNashville,ā€ ā€œSpy Kidsā€), Carlos PenaVega (ā€œBig Time Rush,ā€ ā€œThe Penguins of Madagascarā€), and Yvette
Nicole Brown (ā€œCommunity,ā€ ā€œFamily Guyā€ and the upcoming TV series ā€œOdd Coupleā€); as well as 200 LAUSD children were also in attendance.

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The Grinch was super excited and of course very excited to kick off Grinchmas! It is after all named after him.

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The Grinch, Max the Dog, Martha May Whovier, Whoville Mayor Augustus MayWho, Cindy LouWho and the entire town of Whoville came out to celebrate as well.

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It was such a fun and colorful event to say the least.

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When the tree was lit it was truly a sight to see. The Fireworks that shot into the sky were absolutely breathtaking.

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I mean how awesome are these photos! These are honestly un-edited photos. Mayor Garcetti presented the esteemed Whoville Mayor Augustus MayWho with the first-ever ā€œGrinchmasā€ Mayoral Proclamation that he read in Seussian rhyme.

As part of the event, Martha May Whovier and the Who Dolls will tookĀ  center stage by the ā€œGrinchmasā€ tree, performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style.Ā  The Wholiday Singersā€”a hip boy-band ensemble- also performed a melodic an cappella rendition of Christmas and pop rock favorites.Ā  There was also glittery snowfall and a dazzling display of fireworks

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The tree has a magical life of it’s own. It changes color and snowflakes project onto it.GRINCHMAS-2014-18

It’s truly a sight to see when you see the tree turn from blue…

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To Pink…

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To red and white striped to name just a few of the amazing changes the tree does to transform itself.

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Check out this video and all my pics from the event on Instagram:

The tree is lit and #Grinchmas has begun! Awesome @unistudios !

A video posted by Vanessa Diaz (@thequeenofswag) on

During Grinchmas you can also take your kids to make your own Ornaments…

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They will have a blast coloring in their ornament.GRINCHMAS-2014-12

You can also write letters to the Grinch…

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Decorate cookies…

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And check out all the amazing holiday decor around the theme park and…

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Hang out with some fabulous Who’s of Whoville!

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Let’s not forget the Grinch and Max the dog are there too!

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Grinchmas time at Universal Studios Hollywood is not to be missed this year! It runs until January 4th!

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Here is all you can do at Grinchmas at the Who-liday Celebration in Whobilation Plaza:

  • Enjoy the spectacular lighting of the one-of-a-kind, curved Seuss-ian tree
  • Experience a picturesque evening snowfall
  • Join Cindy Lou and Who friends as she reads the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • See musical performances by the Wholiday Singers boy band and Martha May Whovier and her Who Dolls
  • See the Grinch and Who holiday performance at the Whoville movie set on the Studio Tour

Activities include:

  • Take a photo with the Grinch and his dog Max
  • Send a postcard to the Grinch and a book will be donated to a child in need
  • Decorate aĀ gingerbreadĀ man cookie with frosting, candy and other edible sweets (purchase required)
  • Design your own holiday ornament

I hope you enjoy Grinchmas just as much as we do this Holiday Season!

We were invited to attend the opening of Grinchmas as media. All opinions are my own.

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