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Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood and general park update - December 12, 2019

12/11/2019

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Happy Thursday everybody and welcome to what will probably be our last Universal Studios Hollywood update of the decade. Last weekend we were invited out to the park to check out Grinchmas, Christmas in the Wizarding World and all of the amazing Holiday fun. 

In addition we took a look at the current construction projects around the park. Let's check it out!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood! 
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Looks like King Kong got mad at It's Sugar (the store is getting some work done)
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It was a gorgeous day to be out at the park
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Highlight video of Grinchmas 2019
We love little out of the way touches, the record studio outside of Mel's had a great Christmas album display
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Merry Grinchmas 
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The real clouds look almost fake here 
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All the different things you can do at Grinchmas

Our advise, do the Wholiday Tree Lighting later in the evening 
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We met the mayor who wished us a happy Anniversary (our 24th was the day after our visit ... yes, we were VERY young when we got married, well, 20)
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We decided to meet Max too!!
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He's so awesome! 
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We love the look of this area at night
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The lit up Wholiday tree
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We also took some pics/video of Secret Life of Pets progress
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We can't wait to try this out next year
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And also a Super Nintendo Land update video. This was taken from the Studio Tour so it's kind of bumpy. Our apologies. 

Lastly, we enjoyed a nice evening in Hogwarts and celebrated the Holidays there. 
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We had dessert out on the patio, enjoying some hot butterbeer and waiting for the crowds to die down a bit for the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle (you can see it from here too). 
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The shows they do here are truly magical, we love them. 
Thanks for the amazing night Universal Hollywood!! We'll see you in the new year! 
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You can find out more information about the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood here. 

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  • Universal Studios Hollywood and Jurassic Park 5k Update - November 17, 2019
  • Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019
  • Universal CityWalk Hollywood Tasting Event at Antojitos and Vivo - October 25, 2019
  • Jurassic World The Ride Media Night at Universal Studios Hollywood - July 23, 2019
  • Universal Orlando Non-Park Update - May 13, 2019


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Universal Studios Hollywood and Jurassic World 5k update

11/17/2019

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Yesterday we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood to cover the Jurassic World 5k (we promise, one of these times we'll actually run the race) and of course stayed after a bit to do a park update. 

Lots of activity at the park as they prepare for the Holidays and Grinchmas, as well as Secret Life of Pets and Super Nintendo World. 

Let's head in!! 

Written by Gregg Condon

Jurassic World 5k

Something truly magical about heading into a theme park before it even opens. 
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It was in the low 50's and perfect at the start of the race. It got up to the 90's later in the day. Winter in SoCal!! 
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They used the digital boards to help the runners which was awesome. 
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And of course, no theme park race would be complete without characters!! 
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Lots of runners heading down to the lower lot. Be sure to check out our highlight video too. 
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Some were going for a fast time, others were just enjoying the park and course. 
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I'm sure people were flying down this hill!! 
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We moved over to the finish
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The kids race medals
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Congrats runners!! We didn't hear that the T-Rex caught any of you, so that's good. 
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Park Update

Let's head into the park and check out what's going on. 
Now that HHN is over, the park has quickly switched to Holiday mode. ​
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Lots of awesome Holiday merch
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A collection of shirts, hoodies, characters and more. 
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It snowed at the park apparently. 
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Always love the Minion tree 
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They're getting ready for Grinchmas 
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Taken before the park opened as we were headed to the finish of the 5k, but totally loved this pic. 
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Even the Wizarding World is celebrating the holidays 
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Secret Life of Pets is coming along quite nicely 
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The amount of detail on the building is impressive 
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Super Nintendo Land is growing each and every time we visit the park 
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Impressive, most impressive. 
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The decorations are also all around CityWalk 
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Tony Roma's is closed, NBC Sports Grill/Brew is coming. 
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Cool new (to us at least) mugs at Voodoo Doughnuts 
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And even some Universal Running doughnuts 
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King Kong wishes you a GrrrGrrr Grrrrrrmas. 
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We'll be back in a few weeks for Grinchmas!! Hope you enjoyed the update!! 

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Related Updates: 
  • Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019
  • Universal CityWalk Hollywood Tasting Event at Antojitos and Vivo - October 25, 2019
  • Halloween Horror Nights 2019 Opening Weekend Pictures, Video and Review - September 16, 2019
  • Jurassic World The Ride Media Night at Universal Studios Hollywood - July 23, 2019
  • Universal Orlando Non-Park Update - May 13, 2019


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Grinchmas 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood

12/4/2018

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Last weekend we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the holidays. 

This year the event is expanding and is better than ever with an all new Grinchmas show, more food and treats in Wizarding World and of course lots of great decorations throughout the park. 

Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
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It was an absolute gorgeous day
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Our first stop of course 
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We did single rider, then got stuck for about 30 seconds and then got to ride again. Score!! 
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We hadn't done the Tour since April, so we had to make it a priority 
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The new soundstages look awesome 
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Heading back into the park. Jurassic World is getting a LOT of work done
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A crane is on-site 
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We are getting even more excited about this than we were already 
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There's also a crane on-site for whatever this is going to be. =) 
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Let's head in and take a look at Grinchmas 
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Show times for your planning purposes 
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More construction going up upstairs for the rumored Secret Life of Pets ride 
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It's even invading the Walking Dead queue 
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The characters at Universal are amazing
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Always nice to see new food options in Wizarding World 
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And of course old favorites 
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As the sun goes down, the snow shows up on the castle 

(Really wish some other parks would do this as to not have snow on their castles in the middle of October)
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Who's ready for Who-Bilation?!?!?! 
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Looks fantastic 
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Trying to get pictures of stuff in 2018. Lol. 
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It's beautiful 
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We've got some great video of the tree lighting and other decorations throughout the park
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It was even snowing in the Harry Potter store!! 
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Decorations all over the upper lot 
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Mistletoe Minion 
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We had a great day at the park and will be back before the end of the year
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Out in CityWalk, some new (to us) Lego decorations (gonna guess this has been here since Jurassic World 2 came out?) 
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Santa photo spot 
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We had to also make a stop at Voodoo Doughnuts on our way out of course. =) 
Thanks for checking out our update. For more info on the holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, click here. 

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Related Updates: 
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  • Halloween Horror Nights 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - Kung Fu Panda, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts - July 2, 2018 
  • ​Photo Tour of Universal Studios Florida
  • Photo Tour of Islands of Adventure ​​


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