2018 Holidays at Universal Orlando

[Alicia]

So I'm guessing these holiday treats are going to be found at the bakeries around the park? Eyeing that Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake!

I believe Hollywood Boulangerie already has that one out.

 

[wizwit]

Many of the web site's various show schedules, including Cinematic, go until Nov. 17th. I'd guess that the new schedule updates will appear on the site within the next day or two....I've been watching that myself since I'll be there in two weeks and am keeping my fingers crossed they'll start Cinematic back up. I don't want to wait till my May vacation to see the show.

Showtimes for Thanksgiving Week have been updated! :up:

 

[Imperius]

First time watching Grinchmas ever and I enjoyed this one a lot. Not sure what changes they made outside of the sets so can’t compare to years past, but it looked amazing. The new Grinch suit is fine IMO. People get hung up on the old things and this one works. Interacting with the grinch outside in Seuss Landing put him to the top of my list for meet and greet characters in Orlando. Their actor is spot on.

First time seeing the Hogwarts lights in person also. Man they look amazing. Show is too short though. I know it allows them the ability to cycle a ton in a night, but it needs a little more.

 

[quinnmac000]

So it turns out there is a Illumination Version Grinch costume....however its a Universal Studios Japan exclusive as well as Baby Grinch.

I do like the new stage and Grinchmas show.

 

[Imperius]

Also finally tried hot butter beer yesterday and it’s not good IMO. Will probably never buy again.

 

[Mad Dog]

Not liking no Crumpet.....Old set seemed wider as well. Times change I guess. Given the reduced size I'll bet the show cast is smaller as well.

I just watched the new show video on TPI. The cast is the same size and not reduced. The new set/stage area seems to work better also. Cast members come in from all directions now. The new tree is a better fit, looks and scene wise. Signature songs are still there, so that's a relief. Can't wait to see the new show next month.

 

[tielo]

I always liked the Grinch show a lot, from it's start outside to the one I saw 2 years ago inside, but at the moment the hart growing thing is a bit bothering me after I got diagnosed with cardiomyopathie a few weeks ago. Untreated I'll be gone within 2 years. Thankfully we still have things to try because I love to be able to visit Universal so see the latest version of the show in person one day.

 

[Mad Dog]

I always liked the Grinch show a lot, from it's start outside to the one I saw 2 years ago inside, but at the moment the hart growing thing is a bit bothering me after I got diagnosed with cardiomyopathie a few weeks ago. Untreated I'll be gone within 2 years. Thankfully we still have things to try because I love to be able to visit Universal so see the latest version of the show in person one day.

Good luck. my friend. Our prayers are with you.

 

[GAcoaster]

WESH2 will be running a special about Holidays at Universal on December 19th at 8PM:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Not liking no Crumpet.....Old set seemed wider as well. Times change I guess. Given the reduced size I'll bet the show cast is smaller as well.

I like the original Crumpet being above the stage but also like how we get to see "sets" inside of the cave now. Also more Max, because more scenes with dogs are good. It's a trade off.

 

[Brian G.]

 

[shiekra38]

The set feels more 3 dimensional now, multi levels, changes in location, etc

I do miss Krumpit looming over the set, but having him up there really showed how tight and small the set was

Also, not seeing the Grinch strapped to a safety line is nice now haha

 

[UniversalRBLX]

They really need to just add a theater to Seuss if they don't plan on adding an attraction at the expansion space. The park desperately needs entertainment offerings outside of Hogsmeade.

 

[shiekra38]

They really need to just add a theater to Seuss if they don't plan on adding an attraction at the expansion space. The park desperately needs entertainment offerings outside of Hogsmeade.

Here's hoping they do plan on adding an attraction and a Whoville mini land

 

[Jwhee]

They really need to just add a theater to Seuss if they don't plan on adding an attraction at the expansion space. The park desperately needs entertainment offerings outside of Hogsmeade.

Yup. Leave this stage show open year round in a more permanent venue.

 

[Legacy]

Oh my god, that spotlight operator needs help...

 

[Imperius]

It seems they are going to have a NYE event inside Central Park this year.Tried getting the image from the AP group but not working.

 

[Alicia]

It seems they are going to have a NYE event inside Central Park this year.Tried getting the image from the AP group but not working.

Yea, live DJ and dance party, plus special Cinematic Celebration. More info here: Universal Orlando

 

[CyborgDinosaur]

It seems they are going to have a NYE event inside Central Park this year.Tried getting the image from the AP group but not working.

Leaked image of the new 2019 New Years Eve event! :

 

[truejonas]

Also finally tried hot butter beer yesterday and it’s not good IMO. Will probably never buy again.

TAKE IT BACK.

I've found that Butterbeer itself isn't for everyone. My boyfriend thinks it's far too sweet. My mom just thinks she's drinking cream soda. That's before we argue on everyone's temperature preference...