Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes the return of Christmas with Harry Potter and the Grinch.

Universal Studios Hollywoodhas announced that this year ’s " Awesomest Celebration of the Season " holiday consequence will include the return of " Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter " and " Grinchmas . " The event will start on Black Friday , November 25 , and run through New Year ’s Day .

Unlike how matter hightail it forHalloween Horror Nights , all of the vacation activities at Universal Studios Hollywood will be included in the oecumenical theme park admission .

During " Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter , " Hogsmeade will be transform into a wizardly holiday celebration . Charm your inner Andy Bernard with an a cappella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir and holiday meals at the Three Broomsticks . There is , of course , lots of vacation - themed merch for cut-rate sale as well .

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Additionally , at night , Hogwarts Castle will come active with light during a unaccented protrusion show called " The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle . "

At Universal Plaza , you ’ll see the " Grinchmas " celebration , let in a 65 - foot - magniloquent " Grinchmas " tree diagram with hundreds of ornaments and LED lights . There ’s a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree - lighting ceremonial occasion nightly , hosted by the Grinch with song and Abronia elliptica . For younger kids , there is also a storytime led by Cindy - Lou Who . She will , course , say the narration of " How the Grinch Stole Christmas . "

In addition to those issue , there will be a general atmosphere of gaiety around the park with the Universal CityWalk decorated for the time of year with a 40 - base - magniloquent Christmas Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree featuring more than 200,000 LED light . There will also be seasonal nutrient around the park , including a special lineup of treats at Voodoo Doughnut .

There might not be much snow in California in November , but the park can get you into the flavour of the snow-covered season start next month .